The Root Chakra, Muladhara, is located at the base of the spine and grounds the self to the physical body through passion and structure. Stability, security and survival needs are all governed by the Root Chakra as well as our foundational pillars including finances, connection to family and place, and our relationship to our physical body in this earthly existence.

The Sacral Chakra, Svadhisthana, is located just below the navel area and links Spirit to physicality through creativity and procreation. Sexuality, emotion and inspiration reside within the Sacral Chakra, denoting it the energy powerhouse responsible for physical energy and vitality as paired with action and manifestation.

The Solar Plexus Chakra, Manipura, resides one hand-width above the navel just below the sternum. Manipura bridges the self and emotions through empathy and self-worth. The Solar Plexus is the house of our gut instinct, making it a manipulation center that creates our reality through will and action.

The Heart Chakra, Anahata, is located at the center of the sternum between the breastbone and the physical heart within the human body, coupling the self to emotion through compassion and acceptance. Anahata governs our emotional experience and therefore our emotional response, making it the first response to any energetic system. The Heart Chakra dictates how we feel and thus how we react to those feelings, but it should be noted that it is not the same as the physical heart.

The Throat Chakra, Vishuddha, resides between the clavicle bones near the throat and thyroid gland in the human body connecting the emotions to intellect . Vishuddha governs communication and self-expression, regulating one’s ability to share one’s heart and emotions with others in order to communicate ideas and to share one’s dreams. It is the epicenter and source of sound vibration.

The Third Eye, Anja, is located just above and between the eyebrows bridging intellect to Spirit. Anja is the ruler of mental response and psychic interpretation. The Third Eye houses the realms of imagination, intuition, psychic abilities and foresight. Mental focus and clarity are ruled by the Third Eye, making it an energetic powerhouse for healers, students and philosophers alike.

The Crown Chakra, Sahasrara, resides over the coronal suture on the top of the skull opening the gateway to the Higher Self and divinity. Sahasrara governs spiritual response, guiding us to connection with guides and higher beings. It is the entry point to the energetic system and the gateway through which we ascend when we meditate and send our consciousness into higher realms.