The Seven Chakras

 The Crown Chakra

the highest chakra, represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually. When you fully open your crown chakra, you’re thought to access a higher consciousness.

location: the very top of the head

associated themes & emotions: inner and outer beauty, spiritual connection

The Third Eye Chakra

speaks to our ability to see the big picture and connect to intuition. Think of it as the eye of the soul, it registers information beyond the surface level. As we move up the body, we're getting closer to communion with the divine.

location: forehead between the eyes

associated themes & emotions: intuition, imagination, and wisdom

The Throat Chakra

gives voice to the heart chakra and controls our ability to communicate. When it’s functioning at capacity, it allows us to express ourselves truly and clearly.

location: throat

associated themes & emotions: communication, self-expression, and truth

The Heart Chakra

is one of the most important chakras since it connects the bottom three chakras (associated with materiality) with the top three ones (associated with spirituality). As the name suggests, this chakra can influence our ability to give and receive love—from others and ourselves.

location: center of chest, just above the heart

associated themes & emotions: love, joy, and inner peace

The Solar Plexus Chakra

speaks to your ability to be confident and in control of your life. Think back to the last time you had butterflies or felt a pit in the stomach: That's the Sacral Chakra at work.

location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area

associated Themes & Emotions: Self-worth, self-confidence, and self-esteem
 

The Sacral Chakra

helps inform how we relate to our emotions and the emotions of others. An open sacral chakra governs creativity and sexual energy.

location: lower abdomen

associated themes & emotions: sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, and sexuality
 

The Root Chakra

represents our foundation. It anchors us and gives us the feeling of being grounded. When the root chakra is open, we feel confident in our ability to withstand challenges and stand on our own two feet. When it's blocked, we feel threatened and unstable.

location: Base of spine, in tailbone area

associated themes & emotions: Survival issues such as financial independence, money, and food