Chakras are the main energy points in the body. There are seven chakras.

Literally translated, 'chakra' means 'wheel' or 'disk.' The earliest record of chakras are from 1500
to 500 BCE, in a Hindu text called the Vedas.

Chakras are thought to control and maintain the body's many physical, emotional, and spiritual
functions.

Root Chakra
The root chakra is the first chakra. The root chakra is based in the earth element. It’s associated
with safety and grounding. The root chakra is often referred to as the base of the chakra system.

It is located at the base of your spine.

The root chakra is associated with the following behaviors and functions:

● Security, safety
● Survival
● Basic needs (food, sleep, shelter, self-preservation, etc.)
● Physicality, physical identity and aspects of self
● Grounding
● Support and foundation for living our lives

Symptoms of a blocked root chakra are:

● Excessive negativity and cynicism

● Problems eating
● Greed
● Delusion or self-deception
● Insecurity, living on "survival mode"”
● Anxiety
● Anger
● Emotional disconnection

How to unblock this chakra:

● Garnet, red jasper, black tourmaline, and bloodstone (red and black)
● Exercise
● Better nutrition
● Grounding using the earth element
● Positive affirmations about safety
● Healing from past insecurities (perhaps through shadow work)
● dancing

Sacral Chakra
The sacral chakra is the second chakra. It is associated with the emotional body, sensuality, and
creativity. It is connected to the element of water.

It is located in the lower stomach.

The sacral chakra is associated with the following behaviors and functions:
 ● Emotions
● Relationships
● Sexuality and pleasure
● Creativity

Symptoms of a blocked sacral chakra are:

● Dependency, or Codependency, on people or substances

● Overwhelming and ruling emotions
● Feeling numb or out of touch with your emotions
● Feeling stuck in one mood
● Lack of sex drive or sexual overindulgence
● Boredom
● Easily offended
● Fear of change
● Guilt over the past
● Low self-esteem

How to unblock this chakra:

● Connect with the element of water

● Eat orange-colored foods
● Engage in a creative process
● Amber, coral and orange calcite, citrine, orange aventurine, carnelian, and hematite
● Meditation or yoga
● Affirmations

Solar Plexus Chakra

The solar plexus chakra is the third chakra. It is associated with personality, ego, and identity . It
is connected to the element of fire.

It is located just above the navel.

The solar plexus chakra is associated with the following behaviors and functions:

● Power
● Confidence
● Responsibility
● Reliability
● Self-esteem
● Self-discipline
● Willpower
 ● Self-acceptance

Symptoms of a blocked solar plexus chakra are:

● Little or no confidence
● Lack of self-trust
● Unreliable
● Unable to handle responsibility
● Self-centered
● Conceited
● Narrow-minded
● Power hungry

How to unblock this chakra:

● Spending time in the sun or with the element of fire

● Wearing yellow
● Crystals like amber, golden topaz, sunstone, citrine, and yellow calcite
● Affirmations about personal power

Heart Chakra
The heart chakra is the fourth chakra. It is associated with compassion, affection, and love. It is
connected to the element of air.

It is located in the center of the chest.

The heart chakra is associated with the following behaviors and functions:

● Love for oneself and others

● Relating, relationships
● Compassion, empathy
● Forgiveness, acceptance
● Transformation, change
● Ability to grieve and reach peace
● Compassionate discernment
● Center of awareness, integration of insights

Symptoms of a blocked heart chakra are:

● Shyness
● Loneliness
 ● Lack of forgiveness or empathy
● Jealousy
● Dependence on others
● Needing outward validation
● Being harshly critical of others

How to unblock this chakra:

● Using green or pink crystals

● Meditation and yoga
● Green foods and foods rich in Vitamin C
● Affirmations

Throat Chakra
The throat chakra is the fifth chakra. It is associated with expression and communication. It is
connected to the element of ether, or spirit.

It is located in the throat.

The throat chakra is associated with the following behaviors and functions:

● Expression, both outward and inward

● Communication
● Intuitive abilities
● Ability to create and foster ideas
● Realizing your purpose
● Sense of timing

Symptoms of a blocked throat chakra are:

● Lack of control over speech

● Inability to listen to others
● Fear of speaking or a small voice
● Inability to keep secrets or your word
● Excessive lying
● Secretiveness or shyness

How to unblock this chakra:

● Utilize the color blue

 ● Cleanse with water
● Eating more fruit, especially citrus fruits
● Utilizing aromatherapy
● Singing, journaling, or venting/speaking openly

Third Eye Chakra

The third eye chakra is the sixth chakra. It is associated with intuition and foresight. It is
connected to the element of fire, or light.

It is located between the eyebrows.

The third eye chakra is associated with the following behaviors and functions:

● Inspiration and creativity

● Intuition
● Vision
● Psychic abilities
● Wisdom and insight

Symptoms of a blocked third eye chakra are:

● Lack of clarity
● Indulgence in fantasy and illusion
● Inability to establish goals or visions
● Lack of concentration
● Inability to process information
● Fearful of the unknown
● Indecisiveness

How to unblock this chakra:

● Purple and green crystals

● Mediation, yoga, and affirmations
● Purple foods and dark chocolate
 Crown Chakra
The crown chakra is the seventh chakra. It is associated with consciousness and spirituality.

It is located at the top of the head.

The crown chakra is associated with the following behaviors and functions:

● Consciousness
● Presence
● Higher awareness and wisdom
● Realization
● Communion and communication with higher states of consciousness
● Overcoming limitations

Symptoms of a blocked crown chakra are:

● Disconnection with the spirit or body

● Closed-mindedness
● Disconnected from earthly matters
● Unhealthy obsession or attachment to spiritual matters
● Mental fog
● Greed and materialism
● Boredom or frustration
● Elitism

How to unblock this chakra:

● Crystals like selenite, clear quartz, and amethyst

● Yoga, meditation, and affirmations
● Violet foods or foods with ginger
● Drinking herbal teas (especially peppermint)