Chakras in Human Body

The word 'Chakra' is a Sanskrit word that means a 'spinning wheel'. There are 7 chakras in the human body that are in a spinning vortex or wheel of energy. The energy center or chakras helps absorb vital energy into the body and transform it into various frequencies needed for sustenance and development. The chakras start at the base of the spine and go all the way to the head on the kunilini. The kunilini is located almost above the spinal column. Each chakra is associated with one function of the body and their balance helps in overall development of our inner selves and the world. Let us see a bit of information about the 7 energy chakras in human body.

Seven Chakras in Human Body

Each and every chakra is associated with a particular vibration, color, symbol and sound. Each balanced chakra has a beautiful color and sound unique to itself. The colors of chakras in human body are similar to colors of the rainbow. These colors include black/ red, orange, yellow, green/pink, light blue, indigo and violet/ white. When any of the chakras stop spinning or vibrating, they affect the emotional, mental and physical well-being of a person. Chakras can positively as well as negatively affect an individual and therefore, it is very important to maintain the balance of these chakras. The following table will help explain the various energy chakras in human body and the elements that affect in optimum functioning of the body, mind and soul.

Energy Chakras	Location	Color	Element
Crown Chakra or Sahasrara Chakra	Top of the head	White	The element of Sky. The name Sahasrara means thousand petaled lotus. It is the ultimate chakra and the last chakra to open. The element for this chakra is consciousness. Those who are known to open this chakra are said to be in total control of their life and death. The person is said to have an understanding of the cosmic consciousness. In other words, when this chakra opens, the person is said to have attained enlightenment.
Third Eye or Ajna Chakra	Center of forehead	Purple	This chakra has the element of light. It indicates control over other body chakras and when it open it is known to give clairvoyance or psychic powers to the individual.
Mind or Vishuddha Chakra	Throat	Blue	The Vishuddha chakra means purity and is the mind chakra. The element for this chakra is ether or space. The fifth chakra is related to the rational and logical powers of the mind. When this chakra is balanced, it will help in increasing the compassion in the heart. It governs the vocal cords and the opening of the Vishuddha chakra will lead to better communication power, healing power and creativity.
Heart or Anahat Chakra	Center of chest Love Hope Compassion	Green,with a touch of pink	The fourth chakra, Anahat means 'unstruck sound'. The element of this fourth chakra is air. Anahata chakra helps make an individual full of love, hope and compassion when it is in its balanced state. The anahat chakra is more strong in people who are involved with social work, and healers.
Solar Plexus or Manipura Chakra	Navel	Yellow	The third chakra or Manipura means 'city of jewels'. This chakra is involved with energy, power and heat and its element is fire. It gives an individual the feeling of power and helps one dominate over others.
Sacral or Swadhisthana Chakra	Below the Belly Button	Orange	Swadhisthana, means 'ones own home' and is the second chakra in human body. The 2nd chara is associated with sex and pleasure and is governed by the element water. When the chakra is balanced it helps keep all the carnal desires in control. It helps an individual enjoy the pleasures of life without going overboard with his intimate desires.
Root or Muladhara Chakra	Base of Spine	Red	The term muladhara means 'root support' and the first chakra is the lowest of the energy chakras in human body. The element of this chakra is earth. The kundalini sleeps at the pelvic floor in the form of a serpent. The tail of the serpent lies in its mouth. A balanced muladhara helps in imparting sense of security, inner strength, and feelings of safety and comfort in the world around.

One needs to understand the functions of the energy chakras in human body to lead a fulfilling life. One needs to focus and bring the chakras in balance to achieve the highest individual potential. Yoga or meditation is the way one can concentrate on these energy chakras in human body and achieve spiritual enlightenment. Before finding out how to activate chakras in human body, you need to start with chakra meditation for beginners. I hope this article on 7 chakras in human body has helped you understand the various energy points affecting the functioning of the human body.