The Chakra Guide
Root Chakra
The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine. It corresponds with the color red.
Function:
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Linked to Basic need for survival /security
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Center of manifestation and making things happen in material world
If blocked an individual may feel:
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Fearful
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Anxious
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Insecure
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Frustrated
Potential physical problems may occur:
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Obesity
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Anorexia nervosa
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Knee troubles
Body parts:
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Hips
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Legs
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Lower back
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Sexual organs
Sacral Chakra
The Sacral Chakra is located two inches below the navel. It corresponds with the color orange.
Function:
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Creativity
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Intuition
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Self worth
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Friendliness
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Emotion
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Linked to basic needs for sexuality
If blocked an individual may feel:
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Emotionally explosive
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Manipulative
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Obsessed with thoughts of sex
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Lack energy
Potential physical problems may occur:
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Kidney weakness
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Stiff lower back
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Constipation
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Muscle spasms
Body parts:
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Kidneys
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Bladder
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Large intestines
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Sexual organs (women)
Solar Plexus Chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra is located two inches below the breastbone in the center behind the stomach. It corresponds with the color yellow.
Function:
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Linked to personal power
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Ego
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Passions
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Impulses
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Anger
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Strength
If blocked an individual may feel:
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Lack confidence
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Be confused
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Worry about what others think
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Feel that others are controlling your life
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Be depressed
Potential physical problems may occur:
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Digestive difficulties
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Liver problems
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Diabetes
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Nervous exhaustion
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Food allergies
Body parts:
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Stomach
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Liver
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Gall bladder
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Pancreas
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Small intestine
Heart Chakra
The Heart Chakra is located behind the breast bone in front and on the spine between the shoulder blades in back. It corresponds with the color green.
Function:
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The center of love, spirituality, compassion
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Linked to ability to love self and others
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Connects mind, body, and spirit
If blocked an individual may feel:
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Sorry for self
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Paranoid
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Indecisive
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Afraid of letting go
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Afraid of getting hurt
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Unworthy of love
Potential physical problems may occur:
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Heart attack
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High blood pressure
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Insomnia
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Difficulty in breathing
Body parts:
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Heart
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Lungs
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Circulatory system
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Shoulders
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Upper back
Throat Chakra
The Throat Chakra is located in the V of the collarbone at the lower neck. It corresponds with the color blue.
Function:
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The center of communication, sound, and expression of creativity via thought, speech, and writing
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The possibility for change, transformation and healing are located here
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The throat is where anger is stored and finally let go of
If blocked an individual may feel:
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Want to hold back
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Feel timid
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Be quiet
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Feel weak
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Can’t express thoughts
Potential physical problems may occur:
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Hyperthyroid
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Skin irritations
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Ear infections
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Sore throat
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Inflammations
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Back pain
Body parts:
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Throat
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Neck
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Teeth
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Ears
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Thyroid gland
Third Eye Chakra
The Third Eye Chakra is located above the physical eyes on the center of the forehead. It corresponds with the color indigo.
Function:
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The center for psychic ability, higher intuition, and the energies of spirit and light
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Assists in the purification of negative tendencies and in the elimination of selfish attitudes
If blocked an individual may feel:
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Non-assertive
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Afraid of success
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Egotistical
Potential physical problems may occur:
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Headaches
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Blurred vision
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Blindness
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Eyestrain
Body parts:
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Eyes
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Face
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Brain
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Lymphatic system
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Endocrine system
Crown Chakra
The Crown Chakra is located behind the top of the skull. It corresponds with the color violet.
Function:
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The center of spirituality, enlightenment, dynamic thought and energy
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Allows the inward flow of wisdom
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Center of connectedness with GOD
If blocked an individual may feel:
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Constant sense of frustration
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No spark of joy
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Destructive feelings
Potential physical problems may occur:
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Migraine headaches
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Depression
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