Chakras                                                                                 

•      There are seven main chakras in yoga. They are root (red), sacral (orange), solar plexus (yellow), heart (green), throat (blue), third eye (indigo), and crown (violet). They align with the spine and nervous system. An easy way to remember their corresponding colors is R.O.Y.G.B.I.V. Each chakra also has a corresponding sound vibration and symbol.

•      http://www.yogajournal.com/article/chakras-yoga-for-beginners/beginners-guide-chakras/

What are the chakras?

Chakras are in essence, energy centers within the body. Chakra literally translates to “wheel,” or “disk.” When balanced, each chakra provides the right amount of energy to every part of the body, mind, and spirit. While the chakra system was first noted in the Vedas (dating back to 1500-500BC), when overlapped with western scientific anatomy, each chakra can be associated with major bundles of nerves and vital organs within the body.

See the list below for each chakra location in the body. 

• Name
• Color
• Location
• When balanced
• When unbalanced

Muladhara

Root

Red

Note C

Location: Base of the spine, pelvic floor, first 3 vertebrae

Sense of security and survival. Basic needs, physical and emotionally.

When out of balance...

• anxiety disorders
• fears
• nightmares
• colon, bladder, elimination, lower back, leg or feet issues

Svadhisthana

Sacral

Orange

Note D

Location: Lower abdomen, above the pubic bone and below the navel

Sexual & creative energies

When out of balance...

• uninspired creatively
• emotional instability
• digestive issues
  
  
  
  
  
  

Manipura

Solar Plexus

Yellow

Note E

Location: Upper abdomen, Navel to the ribcage

Metabolic, digestive and stomach related

When out of balance...

• low self-esteem
• difficulty making decisions
• anger/control issues

Anahata

Heart

Green

Note F

Location: Center of your chest – where physical and spiritual meet

Love, joy, inner peace and compassion

When out of balance...

• grief
• anger
• jealousy
• fear of betrayal

Vishuddha

Throat

Pale Blue

Note G

Location: Throat

Communication – able to fully listen and express yourself clearly

When out of balance...

• unable to speak your truth
• hard to stay focused
• fear of judgment

Ajna

Third-Eye

Indigo

Note A

Location: Forehead between your eyebrows

Intuition, imagination, wisdom

When out of balance...

• depression and anxiety
• headaches, dizziness

Sahaswara

Crown

Violet

Note B

Location: Crown of the head

Pure awareness, consciousness, undivided and all expansive

When out of balance...

• feeling of isolation
• emotional distress