The 7 Chakras for Beginners

By MindBodyGreen
October 28, 2009 12:00 AM EDT

The 7 Chakras are the energy centers in our body in which energy flows through. Blocked energy in our 7 Chakras can often lead to illness so it's important to understand what each Chakra represents and what we can do to keep this energy flowing freely. Here's our quick summary:  

1. Root Chakra - Represents our foundation and feeling of being grounded.

• Location: Base of spine in tailbone area.
• Emotional issues: Survival issues such as financial independence, money, and food.
• More on Root Chakra healing

2. Sacral Chakra - Our connection and ability to accept others and new experiences.

• Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel and 2 inches in.
• Emotional issues: Sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, sexuality.
• More on Sacral Chakra healing

3. Solar Plexus Chakra - Our ability to be confident and in-control of our lives.

• Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area.
• Emotional issues: Self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem.
• More on Solar Plexus Chakra healing

4. Heart Chakra - Our ability to love.

• Location: Center of chest just above heart.
• Emotional issues: Love, joy, inner peace.
• More on Heart Chakra healing

5. Throat Chakra - Our ability to communicate.

• Location: Throat.
• Emotional issues: Communication, self-expression of feelings, the truth.
• More on Throat Chakra healing

6. Third Eye Chakra - Our ability to focus on and see the big picture.

• Location: Forehead between the eyes. (Also called the Brow Chakra)
• Emotional issues: Intuition, imagination, wisdom, ability to think and make decisions.
• More on Third Eye Chakra healing

7. Crown Chakra - The highest Chakra represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually.

• Location: The very top of the head.
• Emotional issues: Inner and outer beauty, our connection to spirituality, pure bliss.
• More on Crown Chakra healing