Chakra is translated from Sanskrit as "circle", "wheel", "mandala". This concept has spread widely from the eastern spiritual directions, although the energy centers themselves are considered universal and independent of religion. There are many chakras, but usually there are seven main ones.
Lower chakras
At the level of the coccyx is Muladhara. It is believed that its color is red, the element is earth. She is responsible for physical survival, strength, endurance, the ability to defend oneself. The basic needs at this chakra are security, shelter and food. Strong and balanced Muladhara gives perseverance and courage, confidence, pragmatism, hard work. Among the negative manifestations of Muladhara are fear, aggressiveness, indecision, insecurity, timidity, nervous tension, irritability, rudeness, greed, lust, cruelty. Physically, the chakra is associated with the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas and liver.
Svadhisthana ("abode of life force") is located just below the navel. Its color is orange, and its element is water. This chakra is responsible for sexuality, creative self-realization, it gives optimism, emotional balance, sociability. If there is a lack of energy in the chakra, it is depressed, then this can manifest itself as decreased sexual activity, boredom, despondency, irritability, resentment. If there is an excess of energy, aggressiveness, sexual hyperactivity can be observed. On the physical level, Svadhisthana is associated with the spleen, liver, pancreas.
Manipura is located in the solar plexus area: the color is yellow, the element is fire. She is responsible for the ability to adapt in life, survive in society, process information, as well as for efficiency, activity, confidence, self-esteem, energy, success in business and society, the ability to influence others and lead, to be an authoritative and charismatic person, the ability bring the matter to the end, take responsibility. The chakra is associated with the digestive system and vision.
Heart chakra - center
In the chest area is Anahata - the heart chakra, its color is green, and the element is air. She is responsible for the ability to love and accept love, be open to the world and people, compassion, enjoy life, respect herself, respect others and show concern, the ability to build harmonious relationships. When the chakra is depressed, a person may be too sensitive, strive to please, feel sorry for themselves and others, experience fears, be depressed and depressed. Anahata is associated with the lungs and the heart. It provides a connection between the upper and lower energy centers.
Upper chakras
Vishuddha is located at the base of the throat, its color is blue. It gives a person self-confidence and self-esteem, sociability, the ability to self-expression, eloquence, prudence and self-control, inspiration, the ability to be a mentor, express your thoughts and feelings, convey your thoughts to people, independence of opinion and inner freedom, diplomacy, the ability to follow your own ways to show your creative talents. The chakra is associated with the thyroid gland, hearing and vision, the voice depends on it.
Ajna (forehead area) is called the "control center" or "third eye". The color is blue. The rest of the energy centers are controlled from Ajna. She is responsible for the mind and intuition, memory, thinking ability, will, knowledge, conscious perception of the world around, balance between the cerebral hemispheres, the ability to concentrate, wisdom, peace of mind.
The seventh chakra Sahasrara above the crown (purple color) is responsible for the connection with the divine principle, awareness of oneself as a part of a whole, spirituality. In everyday life, it is little involved and can be revealed, for example, during meditations.
