Chakra in
Sanskrit means wheel, turning. At the same time, the energy centers in our body
are called chakras. These chakras in our body are divided into 7 basic chakras.
These 7 basic chakras are a system found in every person's body and are related
to certain emotions or feelings of that person.
What is the location of chakras in the body?
Root Chakra
The Root Chakra
is basically a chakra associated with the reproductive organs. The root chakra
is connected to the end of our spine and is a chakra that points towards the
ground between our legs. The color of this chakra is attributed to red. This
chakra, whose element is earth, is related to the instinct of life, the
tendency to be connected to the body and the physical plane. It supports our
will to live and our vitality. Its balanced functioning manifests as bodily
health, a sense of security and joy of life and is associated with the sexual
gland.
Sacral
(Cross) Chakra
The sacral
or cross chakra is a chakra associated with the adrenal glands and is
considered orange in color. The element associated with this chakra, located in
the lower part of the abdomen, is the water element and is associated with
sexual sensations. It stands out with its balanced work, sensory intensity,
sexual satisfaction and ability to accept change.
Solar
Plexus Chakra
The solar
chakra is the chakra that governs the pancreatic gland and its color is yellow.
It is linked to our emotional body and drives our desires, creativity, and
relationships. Our feelings of personal power, will, and self-esteem are
associated with this chakra.
The element
that this chakra is associated with is the fire element. Its balanced functioning
is observed as energy, efficiency, ability to make quick decisions and use the
power factor without being oppressive.
Heart
Chakra
The heart
chakra is associated with the thymus gland. This chakra, which controls our
sense of touch, is also associated with our feelings of love and compassion.
The element that the heart chakra is associated with is the air element. When
it works well, it is reflected as love, compassion, peace and a strong sense of
justice.
Throat
Chakra
The throat
chakra is the chakra that governs the thyroid gland and is our fifth chakra.
This chakra, which is bright blue in color, provides the energy we need for our
artistic creativity and self-expression. At the same time, this chakra is our
window to the world.
Forehead
Chakra (Third Eye)
The
forehead chakra is a chakra associated with the pituitary gland and its color
is indigo. Also known as the "third eye chakra", this chakra is
located in the middle of the two eyebrows. It is in charge of providing the
energy needed for our intuition, clairvoyance, imagination.
Crown
Chakra
The crown
chakra is associated with the pituitary gland and is located in the middle of
the top of our head as our seventh chakra. This chakra, which is purple in
color, is also known as the crown chakra. It represents the uprising against
the level of consciousness known as pure awareness. It is the point of
connection with the realm of unity beyond time and space, which the five senses
cannot perceive. It is responsible for providing the energy needed for the
development of our wisdom and spirituality and for increasing our
understanding.
