You have probably heard us mention Chakra’s a few times. However, we have never really actually explained what they are. So here is a quick guide for you to understand what they are, and what crystals and oils are best suited to which chakra
The seven chakras are spiritual parts of the body that allow energy to flow through. When energy becomes blocked this is often when we become ill. And so it is good to keep the energy flowing through them at all times.
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Chakra |
Root |
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Colour |
Red |
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Position |
Base of Spine |
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Meaning and Energy |
Feeling of being grounded, basic survival instincts and reproduction |
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Crystals |
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Essential Oil |
Patchouli, Sandalwood |
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Sanskit Name |
Muladhara |
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Symptoms when imbalanced |
Lower Back Pain, Constipation, Anxious, Insecurity |
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Chakra |
Sacral |
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Colour |
Orange |
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Position |
Lower Abdomen |
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Meaning and Energy |
Our connection and ability to accept others, well-being |
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Crystals |
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Essential Oil |
Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage |
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Sanskit Name |
Svadisthana |
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Symptoms when imbalanced |
Kidney and Urinary problems, Eating Disorders, Addictions |
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Chakra |
Solar Plexus |
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Colour |
Yellow |
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Position |
Upper Abdomen |
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Meaning and Energy |
Confidence and control, self-worth and self-esteem |
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Crystals |
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Essential Oil |
Cedarwood, Grapefruit |
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Sanskit Name |
Manipura |
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Symptoms when imbalanced |
Lack of Concentration, Indigestion, Skin Conditions |
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Chakra |
Heart |
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Colour |
Green/ Pink |
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Position |
Heart |
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Meaning and Energy |
Our ability to love |
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Crystals |
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Essential Oil |
Rose, Bergamot |
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Sanskit Name |
Anahata |
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Symptoms when imbalanced |
Unforgiving, Distrustful,respiratory problems, Shoulder pain |
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Chakra |
Throat |
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Colour |
Blue |
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Position |
Throat |
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Meaning and Energy |
Our ability to communicate and express ourselves |
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Crystals |
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Essential Oil |
Eucalyptus, Cypress |
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Sanskit Name |
Vishuddha |
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Symptoms when imbalanced |
Nervousness & Isolation, Thyroid imbalances, Mouth problems, Colds & Flu, Mood Swings |
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Chakra |
Third Eye |
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Colour |
Indigo |
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Position |
Between the eyes |
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Meaning and Energy |
Focus, decision-making, the ability to think and use our intuition |
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Crystals |
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Essential Oil |
Lavender, Rosemary |
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Sanskit Name |
Ajna |
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Symptoms when imbalanced |
Sleep disorders, Eye and Ear problems, Nightmares |
| Chakra | Crown |
| Colour | Violet/White |
| Position | Top of the head |
| Meaning and Energy | Our spiritual connection, completeness and beauty |
| Crystals | Clear Quartz, Selenite, Labradorite, Amethyst |
| Essential Oil | Frankincense, Jasmine |
| Sanskit Name | Sahasrara |
| Symptoms When Imbalanced | Headaches, Migraines, Light sensitivity, Neurological problems, Dementia, Confusion |