The Sanskrit name for the crown chakra is Sahasrara which means “thousand-petaled”. The crown chakra connects you to the divine and your higher self, this is where you achieve a sense of universal consciousness. The crown chakra is located at the top of the head. It...

The Sanskrit name for the third eye chakra is Ajna which means “perceive,” “command” or “authority”. The third eye chakra is located between the eyebrows. It is associated with the light element and the color indigo, which is the color of wisdom and inner knowledge,...

The Sanskrit name for the throat chakra is Víshuddha which means “especially pure” or “purification”. Víshuddha is located in the throat area. It is associated with the ether/ space element and vibrates with a light blue color. The throat chakra is the center of...

The Sanskrit name for the heart chakra is Anahata which means “unstruck”, “unbeaten” or “unhurt”. The heart chakra connects the first three (lower) chakras with the upper three chakras. The first three chakras (root, sacral and solar plexus) are mainly concerned with...

The Sanskrit name for the solar plexus chakra is Manipura which is often translated as “city of jewels” (Mani meaning “gem,” and Pura meaning “city.”). Manipura is located in the upper abdomen. It is associated with the fire element and the color yellow. The solar...

The Sanskrit name for the sacral chakra is Svadhisthana which is often translated as “place where self rules” or “dwelling in a place of the self”. The sacral chakra is located below your navel. It is represented by the color orange and its element is water. The...