Chakra Basics
- Mind Body Soul Co
- Jun 8, 2021
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 21
“Energy flows where intention goes.”
Chakras are energy centers within the body that reflect our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. When balanced, they allow energy to move freely throughout the body, contributing to health and harmony. When blocked or imbalanced, they can lead to emotional distress or physical symptoms.
🌈 The 7 Major Chakras
Each chakra is associated with a different part of the body, color, age range, element, and emotional theme. Below is an overview of each one — what it governs, what imbalance might look like, and affirmations to use in healing work.
🔴 Root Chakra (Muladhara)
Location: Base of the spine
Color: Red
Element: Earth
Theme: Safety, stability, survival
Affirmations: “I am,” “I belong,” “I am safe”
When balanced: You feel grounded, secure, and connected.
When blocked: Fear, anxiety, insecurity, instability, fatigue, joint pain, lower back pain, and issues with legs or feet.
Supports: Spine, bones, feet, legs, adrenals
Developmental Stage: Birth to age 7
🟠 Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)
Location: Lower abdomen, womb, pelvis
Color: Orange
Element: Water
Theme: Creativity, sensuality, emotions
Affirmations: “I feel,” “I enjoy,” “I am creative”
When balanced: Creativity, pleasure, emotional flow, intimacy
When blocked: Boredom, guilt, sexual issues, emotional numbness, bladder or reproductive issues
Supports: Reproductive organs, kidneys, bladder, hips, lower back
Developmental Stage: Ages 8–14
🟡 Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
Location: Upper abdomen/stomach
Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
Theme: Personal power, self-worth, transformation
Affirmations: “I can,” “I am confident,” “I take action”
When balanced: Self-confidence, motivation, purpose, healthy boundaries
When blocked: Digestive issues, frustration, powerlessness, low self-esteem
Supports: Stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, adrenals
Developmental Stage: Ages 15–21
💚 Heart Chakra (Anahata)
Location: Center of chest
Color: Green
Element: Air
Theme: Love, compassion, connection
Affirmations: “I love,” “I forgive,” “I am open”
When balanced: Love, empathy, emotional balance, healthy relationships
When blocked: Judgment, resentment, grief, lung or heart conditions
Supports: Heart, lungs, thymus, arms, hands
Developmental Stage: Ages 21–28
🔵 Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
Location: Throat
Color: Blue
Element: Ether/Sound
Theme: Communication, truth, expression
Affirmations: “I speak,” “I express,” “I am heard”
When balanced: Honest communication, clear expression, creativity
When blocked: Thyroid issues, sore throat, creative blocks, fear of speaking
Supports: Throat, neck, jaw, teeth, mouth, thyroid
Developmental Stage: Ages 29–35
🟣 Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)
Location: Between the eyebrows
Color: Indigo
Element: Light
Theme: Intuition, insight, clarity
Affirmations: “I see,” “I know,” “I trust my inner wisdom”
When balanced: Intuition, focus, insight, imagination
When blocked: Headaches, brain fog, sinus issues, disconnection from intuition
Supports: Brain, eyes, ears, pineal gland
Developmental Stage: Ages 36–42
⚪️ Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
Location: Top of the head
Color: Violet or White
Element: Consciousness
Theme: Spirituality, divine connection
Affirmations: “I am,” “I understand,” “I trust the universe”
When balanced: Connection to higher self, clarity, inner peace
When blocked: Apathy, disconnection, cynicism, spiritual crisis
Supports: Nervous system, pineal gland, muscular system, skin
Developmental Stage: Ages 43–49
🌀 How to Balance Your Chakras
Bring your chakras into harmony with these practices:
✧ Energy Healing & Movement
Reiki
Acupuncture / Acupressure
Yoga (chakra-specific postures)
Tai Chi or Qi Gong
EFT tapping
✧ Sound & Vibration
Singing bowls
Tuning forks
Chanting / Mantras
Binaural beats or chakra healing frequencies
✧ Aromatherapy & Oils
Use essential oils matched to chakras (e.g., lavender for crown, peppermint for throat)
Diffuse, apply to pulse points, or use in baths or massages
✧ Meditation & Breathwork
Chakra meditation visualizations
Breathwork to move energy through stuck areas
Color breathing: visualizing each chakra as a glowing ball of light
✧ Crystals & Color Therapy
Wear or place chakra-aligned crystals on the body
Wear colors that align with the chakra you’re working on
Light therapy or sun-gazing for natural color alignment
Your chakras are dynamic and constantly shifting with your experiences, emotions, habits, and inner world. By supporting them regularly — even gently — you begin a beautiful journey of energetic alignment, inner peace, and spiritual embodiment.
