What Are the 7 Chakras? Meanings, Location, Symbols

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The first energy center is Muladhara, “root of existence”. Perineal spine base. Muladhara Chakra represents earth, body, and survival. The balanced Muladhara Chakra grounds and protects us. Insecurity, fear, and materialism can result from chakra imbalance.

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Sacral Chakra is the pelvic second chakra. Svadhisthana means “where the self is established” in Sanskrit. So it connects with our individuality, creativity, sensuality, and sexuality. Overall, it seems to store our energy.

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Manipura Chakra, the third energy center, is below the navel. The name comes from Sanskrit words mani, meaning “gem,” and pura, meaning “city.” We can call this chakra the “city of jewels” because it holds confidence, well-being, and inner strength.

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The fourth energy center is Anahata Chakra, meaning “unhurt, unstruck, and unbeaten”. Unstruck sound cannot be heard without the highest level of meditation.

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Sanskrit: Visuddha or Vishuddhi, throat energy center near cervical spine. Shuddhi means “pure” in Sanskrit; vi intensifies it. So vishuddhi means “especially pure”. The Throat Chakra represents purity, refinement, and self-expression.

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The sixth chakra is in the forehead center between the eyebrows. Ajna means “perceive”, “command” or “beyond wisdom”. This chakra controls intuition, insight, concentration, and self-realization. Beyond the five elements, Ajna Chakra references the Buddha, where all knowledge is stored.

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The Seven Chakra System ends with Sahasrara Chakra. Some yoga teachings place Sahasrara four finger widths above the crown. Sushumna Nadi's final destination is said to be in the head's crown.

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What Are the 7 Chakras? Meanings, Location, Symbols

The first energy center is Muladhara, “root of existence”. Perineal spine base. Muladhara Chakra represents earth, body, and survival. The balanced Muladhara Chakra grounds and protects us. Insecurity, fear, and materialism can result from chakra imbalance.

Root Chakra (Muladhara)

Sacral Chakra is the pelvic second chakra. Svadhisthana means “where the self is established” in Sanskrit. So it connects with our individuality, creativity, sensuality, and sexuality. Overall, it seems to store our energy.

Sacral Chakra

Manipura Chakra, the third energy center, is below the navel. The name comes from Sanskrit words mani, meaning “gem,” and pura, meaning “city.” We can call this chakra the “city of jewels” because it holds confidence, well-being, and inner strength.

Navel Chakra

The fourth energy center is Anahata Chakra, meaning “unhurt, unstruck, and unbeaten”. Unstruck sound cannot be heard without the highest level of meditation.

Heart Chakra

Sanskrit: Visuddha or Vishuddhi, throat energy center near cervical spine. Shuddhi means “pure” in Sanskrit; vi intensifies it. So vishuddhi means “especially pure”. The Throat Chakra represents purity, refinement, and self-expression.

Throat Chakra

The sixth chakra is in the forehead center between the eyebrows. Ajna means “perceive”, “command” or “beyond wisdom”. This chakra controls intuition, insight, concentration, and self-realization. Beyond the five elements, Ajna Chakra references the Buddha, where all knowledge is stored.

Third Eye Chakra

The Seven Chakra System ends with Sahasrara Chakra. Some yoga teachings place Sahasrara four finger widths above the crown. Sushumna Nadi's final destination is said to be in the head's crown.

Crown Chakra

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