Chakra, How to Recognize the Seven Energy Points

A chakra is an energetic power point of which you would have seven. What are chakras and where are your chakras? Discover it here.

What is it? Chakra

The word chakra comes from Sanskrit and means wheel or circle of energy. Every human being should have seven or more, from the crown of the head to the feet. In Eastern cultures, people have been working with these powerful nodes for centuries. They are found, for example, in yoga exercises in Chinese acupuncture. Western science has difficulty proving their existence, so here is a guide to recognizing the functioning of all the chakras. So you can investigate on your own.

General Summary of the 7 Chakras

But what chakras are there? They appear in different traditions. According to one theory, you have five, although there could also be twenty-seven. What a difference! These are the 7 best-known chakras:

• First: Muladhara – Root or Coccyx
• Second: Svadhisthana – Sacrum or Sacral Bone
• Third: Manipura – Solar Plexus
• Fourth: Anahata – Heart
• Fifth: Vishuddha – Throat
• Sixth: Ajna – Third Eye or Forehead
• Seventh: Sahasrara – Crown or Chaplet

Chakra Points in the Body

According to the philosophy of yoga, all human beings live on energy or prana. This force enters the body from below and from above through the so-called energy channels or nadis. All chakras are located along these important channels, this is how they receive the power to carry out their own tasks. They also return energy that returns to other chakras. Thus, the seven chakra points are connected to each other.

What the Different Chakras Do

The seven points have their own tasks, aimed at taking care of the body and mind. Thus, not only your health, but also your emotions and your spiritual development fall under your responsibilities. What is a chakra? Perhaps it can be compared to a head office where they know everything about an area of ​​life and strive to keep it in balance, for example if you have problems with your feet, the first chakra is the one you should go to. If you have feelings of fear and doubt about whether you are allowed to be there, this counter can also help you. Practical, right?

Muladhara – The Root Chakra

The first chakra is officially called Muladhara and, according to yogis, is located at the bottom of the spine. Through this root chakra, the energy of the earth is said to enter the body. It is also said to provide a firm foundation keeping the hips, glutes, bones and lower back healthy.

Chakras: Meaning of the First Chakra

Mula means root in Sanskrit and therefore this energy point symbolizes basic needs. It ensures that you feel what you need and can act accordingly. Security and stability are important topics at this point.

Muladhara Color

The color that corresponds to this point is red, the tone of blood and distress signals. There is also an element in this first survival station, the earth. According to yoga philosophy, you can always count on the ground to support you!

Swadhistana – The Sacred Chakra

The second chakra is called Swadhistana, which means ‘the base of oneself’ and is located in the sacrum, just below the navel, and is responsible for the health of the kidneys, bladder and sexual organs.

Chakras: Swadhistana Symbols

The second energy point symbolizes emotions, sexuality and creativity and can be recognized by desires. This energy regulates your need for relationships and all the feelings that accompany them. According to yogis, it also provides pleasure and the will to live.

This color belongs to Swadhistana

El color de la Swadhistana es el naranja, un tono alegre que inspira a hacer algo bonito con él. Además, el elemento agua se ajusta a este chakra. Piensa en los riñones que regulan tu The color of Swadhistana is orange, a cheerful tone that inspires you to do something beautiful with it. Additionally, the water element fits this chakra. Think of the kidneys that regulate your hydration or your feelings: like waves that come and go!

Manipura – The Solar Plexus Chakra

The third chakra is Manipura, this energy point is located in the upper part of the abdomen, between the navel and the area under the chest, also called the solar plexus. The third energy center controls the stomach, spleen and liver.

The meaning of Manipura

Manipura means city of jewels and this radiant chakra is essential for self-confidence and willpower. According to yogis, this is the place where your own ego is, which says: you are a gem, go for it! If you know the needs of your two lower areas of life, the third will help you realize them.

The color of Manipura

This requires a bit of spirit, hence the corresponding element, fire, and the yellow color of the sun and optimism.

Anahata – The Heart Chakra

The fourth chakra is called Anahata and governs the heart, lungs, arms, and hands. This energy center connects the three lower and upper chakras and is therefore, according to yoga philosophy, a kind of personal control point. Do you want a cooperation between different energy points? Ask your heart chakra.

The meaning of Anahata

Anahata can be translated as unharmed or intact. This fourth energy point wants people and desires to come together. Its calming power can be recognized as love, kindness, trust, hope and finding balance between giving and receiving. Yes, for you too!

Anahata’s colors

The colors of the heart are harmonious green and romantic pink, while the element of this chakra is air. Even yogis say it: true love gives oxygen!

Vishuddha – Throat Chakra

Above the heart is Vishuddha, also known as the throat chakra. This energy point belongs to the mouth and ears, keeps the vocal cords lubricated and regulates the functioning of the thyroid.

What Vishuddha symbolizes

Vishuddha refers to purity. This energy center helps you say and do what is necessary for you, in this way, you would not only maintain honesty, but you would cleanse yourself of feelings and thoughts to be able to move forward. The thyroid gland is also under the supervision of the throat chakra. This organ regulates your metabolism and, therefore, frees you from waste products.

The color of Vishuddha

The refreshing energy of the fifth chakra is associated with the color blue and the element ether. Your unique sound waves can pass through there.

Ajna – The Third Eye

At eyebrow level is Ajna. This sixth chakra controls the eyes, pineal gland, brain, nervous system, and face. Other names for this point are forehead chakra and third eye.

The meaning of Ajna

The Sanskrit word ajna means knowledge. According to yogis, this chakra stimulates awareness, intuition, and insight. The Third Eye is said to help you see what is truly true, both within yourself and in the world around you. It can also help you dream about what you still want to do or make, therefore, visions or clairvoyance are not foreign to this seventh chakra.

Ajna’s color

Light is the element of the third eye, because it provides clarification. Many people believe that the color indigo or purple matches this power, a truly spiritual hue that has been used by clerics and shamans for centuries. Now it’s your turn!

Sahasrara – Crown Chakra

Sahasrara is the seventh point and is located at the top of the crown. According to yogis, cosmic vital energy descends into this crown or crown chakra. Therefore, the seventh point is connected to the brain, to the entire body and therefore to all the chakras.

The meaning of Sahasrara

The word sahasrara can be translated as a thousand times or infinite. It does the exact opposite of the root chakra, which is your personal survival guide. Your higher energy point gives you a sense of unity with other living beings. It allows you to experience that differences between people have a place and to think and act without judging.

The colors of Sahasrara

Two colors belong to the seventh chakra, violet and white. Light purple represents knowledge, while white represents all colors together. The element of this energy is thought. According to yoga philosophy, you can do a lot with thought. What you imagine can come true!

Get the Most Out of Your Chakras?

According to yogis, the chakras are balanced by combining colors and elements. For example, do you want to give some love to the heart area? So, take in some “air” in your breathing exercises or surround yourself with green and pink during a chakra meditation. Gemstones of the right shade would also be perfect natural helpers for your energy points. There are even special sets of chakra stones that contain a crystal for all seven. If you prefer to work with words, each point has its own Sanskrit text. You can, for example, repeat them during a mantra meditation or hang them on your mirror to inspire yourself.

If you want to know more about chakra symbols, blocked chakras, how to unblock chakras and how to activate chakras, we recommend taking a look at our blogs about each chakra.