Have you heard about chakras before but assumed they were too complicated or some kind of mumbo jambo topic about spirituality? Well, the only thing that is true about that is that the chakras is a concept related to spirituality.
Keep reading this blog post to learn the super simple basics of chakras and learn what are chakras and why they matter in your life:
What are chakras?
A chakra is an energy center. The human body has 7 chakras, or energy centers. They work in unison as a river through which our life force energy(also known as 'prana') flows.
Where does the concept come from?
The chakra system originated in India between 1500 and 500 BC. The data on each chakra was recorded in the Vedas, a very important spiritual text.
How many chakras are there?
There are 7 chakras in the human body. Each chakra has a specific color, function, and location in the body.
- The Root Chakra: It deals with basic trust. It is blocked by fear.
- The Sacral Chakra: It deals with creativity. It is blocked by shame.
- The Solar Plexus Chakra: It deals with power. It is blocked by guilt.
- The Heart Chakra: It deals with love. It is blocked by grief.
- The Throat Chakra: It deals with communication. It is blocked by lies, even the ones we tell to ourselves.
- The Third Eye Chakra: It deals with awareness, especially of the unseen. It is blocked by illusion.
- The Crown Chakra: It deals with spirituality. It is blocked by earthly attachment.
Where are the chakras?
The chakra points make up a straight line, starting with the Root Chakra at the bottom of your spine and ending with the Crown Chakra at the crown of your head. Here's an infographic:
Source: blog.mindvalley.com
Why do chakras matter?
The 7 chakras work in unison to bring energetic balance and several benefits to the body, mind, and spirit. Humans are energetic beings, and when we have blocked chakras, we can experience numerous problems and disturbances in our everyday lives.
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Stay tuned!
We'll be sharing more detailed information about each chakra, their blockages, and resources in our following posts. Take a read at our main source for a more detailed guide on this topic.
Sources
Judith, Anodea, and White, Amy. "The Complete Guide To The 7 Chakras – For Beginners" blog.mindvalley.com. 02 2021. Mindvalley. 10 2021 <https://blog.mindvalley.com/7-chakras/>.