An Outline of

The chakra chart above shows the location of the seven main physical chakras on the body. Here is a brief outline of the relationship of these seven chakras to our spiritual, mental, physical and emotional bodies. The Sanskrit names for each chakra are also included.



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The Chakras and Corresponding Stones

1st (Base or Root) Chakra: Muladhara

The base chakra represents our relationship to the earth and the material world. It represents stability, survival, the power to achieve, material gain and manifestation. It is our centre of life energy and relates very much to the physical body. It is located at the perineum, between the anus and the genitals.

Some problems related to blocks at the base chakra include the inability to manifest our needs and desires; feeling that our lives are out of control and unstable; the inability to effectively heal in the physical sense (such as wounds, cuts and so on); haemophilia; leukaemia.

Parts of the body: bones, teeth, nails, spinal column, waste organs (eg. colon, rectum), blood and the building of cells

Element: earth

Sense: smell

Colour: red

Some stones used: Jaspers for the easing of physical ailments; grounding stones such as hematite and black tourmaline; energisers such as smoky quartz. In general, use red, brown and black stones.

2nd (Navel, Sacral or Sexual) Chakra: Svadisthana

The navel chakra relates to our sensuality, sexuality, pleasure, creativity and enthusiasm. It is very much concerned with our sexual energy which is also our creative fire. It is located at the sacral plexus.

Some problems related to blocks at the navel chakra may be: the inability to conceive (women); infertility (women and men); impotence, frigidity, toxic build up (for example candida); urinary tract infection.

Parts of the body: reproductive system, kidneys, bladder, pelvic girdle, body fluids, circulatory system

Element: water

Sense: taste

Colour: orange

Some stones used: carnelian, peach aventurine, apricot quartz and peach moonstone - in general, orange stones

3rd( Solar Plexus) Chakra: Manipura

The solar plexus is our personal power centre, the place where we assimilate feelings such as intense emotion, laughter, joy and anger. It is one of our intuitive centres: the place where we hold our "gut feelings" and where we shape our experiences. It relates to our sense of power and influence, strength, wisdom ("inner knowing"), will and self esteem.

Some problems related to blocks at the solar plexus include: low self-esteem, feelings of powerlessness, digestive problems, stomach problems, cancer, ulcers, diabetes, eating disorders, hypoglycaemia.

Parts of the body: lower back, abdomen, digestive system, stomach, liver, spleen, pancreas, automatic nervous system

Element: fire

Sense: sight

Colour: yellow

Some stones used: citrine, tiger eye, yellow topaz, yellow fluorite - in general, yellow stones

4th (Heart) Chakra: Anahata

The heart chakra relates to love, compassion, sharing, selflessness, devotion and healing, self esteem, self love and love of others. It is located between the breasts.

Problems related to blocks at the heart chakra include depression, suicidal tendencies, heart attack, asthma, blood pressure, lung dis-ease, poor circulation, lack of self esteem (failure to love oneself), failure to attract loving relationships.

Parts of the body: heart, upper back, lower lungs, blood and circulatory systems, thymus, arms and hands.

Element: air

Sense: touch

Colour: traditionally green but in crystal therapy also pink

Some stones used: rose quartz, rhodonite, green aventurine, kunzite, jade, pink, green and watermelon tourmaline and other pink or green stones

5th (Throat) Chakra: Visuddi

The throat chakra is our communication centre and relates to our ability to communicate effectively, creative expression, self expression, being open, independence, inspiration. It is the gateway to expanded consciousness, being the bridge between the lower chakras to the upper chakras or spiritual centres. It is located at the base of the throat.

Problems associated with blocks at the throat chakra include laryngitis, sore throat, lung dis-ease, colds, thyroid problems, infections of those parts of the body associated with the throat chakra, inability to express oneself (eg. speech disorders).

Parts of the body: neck, throat, jaw, ears, voice, trachea, bronchial tubes, upper lungs, arms, shoulders, thyroid and parathyroid.

Element: Ether (Sanskrit: Akasa)

Sense: hearing

Colour: light to bright blue

Some stones used: blue lace agate, aquamarine, blue topaz, turquoise, blue chalcedony

6th (Third Eye) Chakra: Ajna

The third eye chakra relates to the development of psychic skills and intuition, inner senses, perception, self-mastery, mind power, manifestation and projection of our will. It is located at the brow, just above the bridge of the nose.

Problems associated with blocks at the third eye include headaches, sinusitis, colds and flu, paralysis, pimples, nightmares, impaired vision, and the inability to think clearly and focus the mind.

Parts of the body: face, ears, nose, sinuses, cerebellum and the central nervous system.

Senses: extra sensory perception (ESP)

Colour: indigo

Some stones used: amethyst, lapis lazuli or other purple and dark blue stones such as sodalite, dumortierite, sugilite, charoite

7th (Crown) Chakra: Sahasrara

The crown chakra relates to spirituality and spiritual development and enlightenment. It is our link to universal consciousness and spiritual bliss. It is located at the crown of the head.

Problems associated with a blocked crown chakra include migraine, brain tumour, failing eyesight, feelings of alienation, and the failure to develop spiritually.

Part of the body: cerebrum (brain)

Colour: violet

Some stones used: can be violet, silver, white or gold, including quartz crystal, selenite, apophyllite, amethyst, pyrite, diamond. The metals gold and silver are also for the crown chakra

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