1st – Muladhara Chakra * STABILITY *

The first chakra is related to survival instincts and sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. When balanced, we feel secure and safe. When blocked, we may feel unstable and anxious. Blockage can also lead to weight problems, hemorrhoids, arthritis, knee problems and sciatica.
Element: EARTH
Chant: LAM
Color: RED
Quote: “The body never lies.”  ~Martha Graham
{Learn more about root chakra — Get to the root of the solution: heal your muladhara chakra.}

2nd – Svadhishthana Chakra* SEXUALITY *

The second chakra is related to emotions and sexuality. When balanced, this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment and the ability to accept change. When out of balance, problems with sex drive and performance may occur, such as impotence, frigidity and bladder infections.
Element: WATER
Chant: VAM
Color: ORANGE
Quote: “Sex is emotion in motion.”  ~Mae West
{Learn more about the 2nd chakra — The sacred sacral chakra: sexuality, sensuality, intimacy, desire, control, emotional expression.}

3rd – Manipura Chakra* SELF-ESTEEM *

4th – Anahata Chakra*COMPASSION/SELF-LOVE *

5th – Vishuddha Chakra*COMMUNICATION *

6th – Ajna Chakra* INTUITION *

The sixth chakra governs the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. When balanced, thinking is clear and intuition is strong. When out of balance, one feels disconnected from their intuition or “gut” feelings. Blindness, eye strain, blurred vision, headaches and nightmares can also occur.
Element: LIGHT
Chant: AUM
Color: INDIGO
Quote: “Trust yourself.  You know more than you think you do.”  ~Benjamin Spock
{Learn more about the third eye — Get intuit: inspiration and intelligence at ajna (third eye) chakra.}

7th – Sahasrara Chakra* CONNECTION/UNION *

When developed, the seventh chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection and bliss. When out of balance, there may be an inability to learn, confusion, apathy, alienation, depression and/or boredom.
Element: THOUGHT
Chant: AH
Color: VIOLET or WHITE
Quote: Before enlightenment – chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment – chop wood, carry water.  ~Zen Proverb
{Learn more about the crown chakra — Crowning achievements: awakening via sahasrara chakra.}