🌈 What Are Chakras? In many Eastern traditions (especially Hindu and yogic systems), chakras are described as energy centers in the body that correspond to: - Emotions - Physical functions - Intuition - Identity - Connection Think of them as symbolic maps for understanding how emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness interact. There are 7 main chakras, running from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. 🔴 1. Root Chakra (Muladhara) Location: Base of spine Represents: Safety, stability, grounding, basic needs When balanced: You feel secure, supported, steady When blocked: Fear, anxiety, financial stress, disconnection from the body Color: Red 🟠 2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) Location: Lower abdomen / womb space Represents: Creativity, sensuality, emotions, libido, pleasure When balanced: Emotional flow, creativity, healthy sexuality When blocked: Low libido, shame, suppression, emotional numbness Color: Orange 🟡 3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) Location: Upper abdomen Represents: Confidence, willpower, identity, self-esteem When balanced: Motivation, healthy boundaries, personal power When blocked: Low confidence, people-pleasing, indecision Color: Yellow 💚 4. Heart Chakra (Anahata) Location: Center of chest Represents: Love, compassion, connection, emotional healing When balanced: Open-hearted, empathetic, healed relationships When blocked: Grief, emotional walls, lack of trust Color: Green 🔵 5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) Location: Throat Represents: Communication, self-expression, truth When balanced: Speaking clearly, being heard, authenticity When blocked: Feeling silenced, trouble expressing needs Color: Blue 🟣 6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) Location: Forehead, between eyebrows Represents: Intuition, clarity, insight, emotional awareness When balanced: Strong intuition, discernment, big-picture thinking When blocked: Confusion, indecision, overthinking Color: Indigo 🔮 7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) Location: Top of head Represents: Higher purpose, consciousness, connectedness When balanced: Peace, wisdom, spiritual connection When blocked: Feeling lost, disconnected, lack of meaning Color: Violet or white