Ever wondered what the seven chakras of the body are and what they mean? “Chakra” is a Hindu word to describe an energy center in the body. Chakras are located at key physical points in the body, forming an undulating chain of spaces that link together right down our spine. According to Hinduism the energy generated at these chakra points moves around the body.
While these abstract concepts are hard to pin down in English-speaking Western culture, these centers have a name and a home in the Indian world. Unbalanced chakras prevent energy from moving around in equilibrium. If you’ve ever felt mentally tired but physically well, encountered newfound energy through rage, or just wanted to give someone the biggest hug in the world, then you have experienced chakras in you.
1- Muladhara ( Root Chakra)
Muladhara, means, “root support.” This is located at the base of the spine. It is often illustrated as a red four-petal lotus and it is connected to the earth element. Muladhara creates and governs the four main urges: food, sleep, sex, and self-preservation. This chakra is the baseline of functional and worldly relationships and desires. It creates a feeling of safety.
Beej/Seed Mantra: "LAM"
Color : RED
Root Chakra Statement: “I am attached to the earth. I am sturdy and firm.”
The first chakra meeting means being cared and loved. Meeting someone in this chakra means caring for someone’s needs. Its vigorous function helps us sustain a sense of realism and inner strength.
2- Swadhisthana (Sacral Chakra)
Swadhisthana (literally means, “her own abode”) is placed at the pelvis. It is regularly illustrated as an orange lotus with six petals, and it’s related to the water element—fluidity, emotions, creativity, adaptability, sexual power, and the unconscious state of mind. The second chakra’s active function is to facilitate us control our desires and emotions, so as not to be obsessed with them.
Seed/Beej Mantra: "VAM"
Color : Orange
Sacral chakra assertion: “I am a creative being with unlimited potential.
The second chakras are related to the sexuality of human beings and our emotions. When we gather here, we show who we are real energy and we share mutual gratification and deep pleasure collectively.
3- Manipura ( Naval/ Solar plexus Chakra)
Manipura (literally means, “city of jewels”) is situated at the centre of the. It is usually portrayed as a downward or upward-facing red triangle, and it’s connected with the fire element. Having a tough and strong inner fire (Agni), it can help us digest not only our food but also our life experiences. Manipura’s role is to maximize our energy so that we can drive or move our lives with force and determination. Manipura gives us the self-confidence we need to practice and eliminate what is not useful to us and does not serve us, and to let it go out.
Beej/Seed Mantra: "RAM" / "RAAM"
Color: Yellow
Navel chakra affirmation: “I am confident, powerful, and I can handle anything.
When we meet in the third chakra, we meet each other’s energies without competition or jealousy. We respect each other’s preferences in life and support each other to help and stand in our power.
4- Anahata (Heart Chakra)
Anahata (literally means, “un-struck”) is situated at the centre of the heart. Anahata chakra is classically described as a green star with six-points and surrounded by 12 lotus petals. On a spiritual and holy level, it’s believed to be the home of the higher/infinite, “un-struck” or imperishable self. Anahata is linked with the air element, and with emotional qualities of a person such as love, peace, and openness. Energetically, Anahata chakra helps us capture into unconditional love.
Beej/Seed Mantra: "YAM"
Color: Green
Heart chakra assertion: “Give love to receive love, and be love."
When we rally in the fourth chakra, we assemble in the heart. This is no “ordinary” love, but unconditional higher love. Love that does not expect with any expectations and that does not wish for anything in return.
5-Vishuddha ( Throat Chakra)
Vishuddha (literally means, “to purify”) is situated close to the bottom of the throat. It is mostly described as a blue downward-facing triangle within a lotus amid 16 purple petals. Vishuddha is connected with the ingredient ether, or “space” (akasha), and with speaking one’s truth. Its energetic role is to help us find genuine self-expression.
Beej/Seed Mantra: "HAM"
Color: Blue
Throat chakra statement: “I speak my truth. I live the truth.
When we get together in our fifth chakra, the throat, we tell our truth and drastic honesty to each other.
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6- Ajna/Agya ( Third-Eye Chakra)
Ajna/Agya (literally means, “control centre” or " Ordering center" ) is situated between the eyebrows. A see-through lotus with two white petals represents it. it’s considered to be the hold of the mind, of conscious and unconscious awareness. It is not linked with any element, as this chakra is considered “beyond” the bodily elements. It is held to be the centre of intuition, vision, prophecy, imagination, inner knowing, and self-assurance. The active purpose of Ajna chakra is to help us learn to know ourselves: emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Beej/Seed Mantra: "OM"
Color: Indigo
Third-eye chakra assertions: “I am open, intuitive, and self-assured.”
When we meet in the sixth chakra, the third eye, our lives become the supernatural. Our communication becomes telepathic. We meet God in the dreams and from there we can make all our dreams come true, effortlessly!
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7- Sahasrara (the Crown Chakra)
Sahasrara (literally means, “thousand-petaled lotus”) is situated just above the crown of the head. It is believed to be the entrance into pure consciousness, it is generally described as a thousand-petaled lotus with a pinkish aura, and it is not connected with a bodily element (as it too is believed to be beyond the elements). Sahasrara serves as a way of linking to celestial energy and is connected with our highest self. Sahasrara helps us work in a more enlightened way, nurture self-mastery, and find an intellect of relation with all.
Beej/Seed Mantra: "ANG" / "OM"
Color: Voilet / Purple
Crown chakra assertions: “I surrender to the wisdom of pure consciousness."
When we meet in the seventh chakra, in the crown, we see God, the Universe or the Divine in each other. Through our association, we dissolve into the source of existence.
Frequencies and Chakras
Sound has long been known to have deep therapeutic and healing qualities, sound and music can also deeply alter our moods and state of mind. There are many varying frequencies and vibrations associated to music and sound, we can find ourselves drawn to some sounds and repulsed by others. And what resonates with one person may be totally different to another. As human beings we are touched by different things in different ways, and with music it may very well be the frequency that can bring the altered states.
Ancient Civilizations have used the power of frequency and rhythm to hypnotize, heal and induce higher states of consciousness for centuries and there is deep and ancient science associated with the Solfeggio Frequencies. So next time you are in an environment that is using the scale try and take note of what Frequency affects you the most and ask yourself why.
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