Chakras have only recently become more well-known, with the growth in popularity of yoga and New Age philosophies in general. They are complex and ancient energy system that originated in India. They were first mentioned in the Vedas, ancient sacred texts of spiritual knowledge dating from 1500 to 1000 BC.

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CHAKRA 101

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Chakra ( cakra in Sanskrit) means "Wheel" and refers to energy points in the body. They are thought to be spinning disks of energy that should stay "Open" and aligned, as they correspond to bundles of nerves, major organs, and areas of our energetic body that affect our emotional and physical well-being. There are seven main chakras that run along your spine.

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Each of these seven main chakras has a corresponding number, name, color, specific area of the spine from the sacrum to the crown of the head, and health focus.

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ROOT CHAKRA

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Location: The base of the spine, in the tailbone area

Color: Red

Meaning: Physical identity, stability, grounding

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SACRAL CHAKRA

Loction: Just below the bellybutton,just above the pubic bone

Color: Orange

Meaning: Sexuality, pleasure, creativity

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SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA

Location : The upper abdomen, in the stomach area

Color: Yellow

Meaning: Self-esteme,confidence

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HEART CHAKRA

Location: The center of the chest, just above the heart( area called the "heart center" in some yoga classes)

Color: Green

Meaning: Love, compassion

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THROAT CHAKRA

Location: The throat

Color: Blue

Meaning: Communication

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THIRD EYE CHAKRA

Location: Between the eyes, on the forehead,which is why it's also know as the "brow chakra"

Color: Indigo

Meaning: Intuition, imagination

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CROWN CHAKRA

Location: The very top of the head

Color: Violet or white

Meaning: Awarness, intelligence

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