“Chakras” are the energy centres that interact with our
bodies, both on a physical and energetic level. If something blocks a chakra,
whether it is a traumatic psychological experience or a physical illness,
that block disrupts the flow of energy throughout a person’s whole being. it
can have a significant impact on the person’s physical, mental, and emotional
well-being.
Each of the 7 chakras corresponds with a unique colour and is
responsible for a given physiological function and emotional response.
1. ROOT CHAKRA
(RED)
The root chakra,
located at the base of your spine, is linked to the energy of your legs and
feet. Your root chakra is responsible for helping you feel grounded, connected
to your body, and self-assured. When this chakra is blocked or under-active,
you might find yourself feeling weak, anxious, or dissatisfied with yourself or
your body.
Stones
associated with this chakra: Obsidian, Red jasper
2. SACRAL CHAKRA (ORANGE)
The sacral
chakra is located right below your belly button. It’s associated with the
pursuit of passion, pleasure, and creativity. With an overactive sacral chakra,
you might feel agitated or be easily provoked to anger. Underactive sacral
chakras tend to lead to a lack of inspiration or trouble making decisions.
Stones
associated with this chakra: Golden tiger eye, Carnelian
3. SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA (YELLOW)
This chakra is
located between the heart and the sacral chakra. It’s associated with willpower
and the ego. With an underactive solar plexus chakra, you might view the world
through a pessimistic lens and see yourself as a victim of your circumstances.
You might struggle with self-esteem. With a balanced solar plexus chakra,
you’ll see your own personal power.
Stones
associated with this chakra: Topaz, Amber
4. HEART CHAKRA (GREEN)
The heart chakra
is located in the centre of your chest. It integrates the physical with the
spiritual. An open-heart chakra will give off feelings of graciousness,
harmony, appreciation for beauty, and love – in all its forms. Blocked heart
chakras tend to make people shy away from intimacy.
Stones
associated with this chakra: Malachite, Rhodochrosite
5. THROAT CHAKRA (BLUE)
The throat
chakra is closely tied to communication. With an open throat chakra, you’ll be
able to express your thoughts and feelings coherently and accurately. A blocked
throat chakra will lead you to hold back due to self-doubt or fear of judgment.
Stones
associated with this chakra: Turquoise, Blue lace agate
6. THIRD EYE CHAKRA (INDIGO)
Your third eye
chakra is located between your eyebrows, above the bridge of your nose. An open
third eye chakra is the base of your wisdom and consciousness, the point where
the conscious and unconscious meet. A blocked third eye chakra can lead to fear
of the unfamiliar and get in the way of self-reflection.
Stones
associated with this chakra: Sodalite, Azurite
7. CROWN CHAKRA (PURPLE)
Your crown
chakra is right at the top of your head. Just as the root chakra connects you
to the earth beneath you, the crown chakra connects you to the universe as a
whole. When it’s open, you’ll feel connected to your higher self and will have
an easy time disconnecting from patterns that don’t serve your greater good.
When it’s blocked, you’ll experience the opposite.
Stones
associated with this chakra: Amethyst, Moonstone
THE BENEFITS OF WEARING A CHAKRA BRACELET
Wearing a chakra
bracelet can impact your life in many different ways. Carrying stones with you
to keep your chakras open maintain emotional balance. The beautiful gemstone colours will elevate your style and catch your eye throughout your day,
reminding you to take care of your physical and emotional well-being. If you
feel like a specific chakra is experiencing a block, you can choose a bracelet
that focuses on that chakra to keep it open.