The seven major chakras are aligned in an ascending column from the base of the spine to the top of the head and have a dynamic connection with each other, interacting energetically. 

The chakras are part of an energy system throughout everyone’s body.

The First Chakra

Seat of: Survival

Called: Root chakra

Location: base of the spine in tailbone area

Colour: Red

Crystals/gemstones for healing: Red carnelian, red jasper, Garnet, ruby

Associated with: Support and foundation for living our lives. 

A Balanced First Chakra will:

• Make you feel grounded, centered, safe and secure.

• Help you gain financial independence

• Enable you to provide for you and your family basic needs (food, shelter and money).

• Give you a strong desire to live and to create change when and where needed.

Deficiencies or imbalance of this chakra are related to:

Feelings of not belonging and not being home (no roots); not being able to make a living; not being able to materialize goals; feeling panic, fear, excessive negativity or cynicism; having eating disorders, greed, avarice, illusion; having excessive feelings of insecurity and living in survival mode constantly.

How to heal the Root Chakra: Energy healings, wearing healing crystals/gemstones, connecting to nature, walking, dancing, doing yoga, and some house-cleaning. Say to yourself: “I am safe. I am present. I am in my body”

The Second Chakra

Seat of: Emotionality, sexuality, Clairsentience or clear feeling

Called: Sacral Chakra

Location: Lower abdomen (about two inches below the navel)

Colour: Orange

Crystals/gemstones for healing: Carnelian; Orange Kyanite; Orange Calcite; Amber

Associated with: Emotions, creativity, relationships, sexuality, sensuality.

A Balanced Second Chakra will make you:

• Radiate warmth.
• Speak openly about emotions.
• Have a sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure and joy
• Enjoy sexual stability.

Deficiencies or imbalance of this chakra are related to:

Emotional instability, intimacy issues in relationships, sexual dysfunction, misuse of sexual energy, greed, materialism, depression, self-doubt, addiction, low self-esteem, fear of change and lack of creativity and inspiration.

How to heal the Sacral Chakra: Energy healing, wearing healing crystals/gemstones, initiating creative projects like painting, and taking baths for sensual pleasure. Embrace your sensuality, your sexuality and embrace change.

The Third Chakra

Seat of: Energy distribution

Called: Solar Plexus Chakra

Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area.

Colour: Yellow

Crystals/gemstones for healing: Citrine, Yellow Jade, Yellow Tourmaline, Topaz.

Associated with: Self-worth, self-confidence and self-esteem, self-power, commitment and will.

A Balanced Third Chakra will make you feel:

• Willpower
• Self-confidence and self-respect
• Personal power
• Commitment.

Deficiencies or imbalance of this chakra are related to:

Low self-esteem, difficulty making decisions, anger, control issues, apathy, and procrastination.

How to heal the Solar Plexus Chakra: Energy healings, wearing healing crystals/gemstones, feeling confident in yourself, in your body and in your abilities. Feel strong courageous and powerful.

The Fourth Chakra

Seat of: Affinity

Called:  Heart Chakra

Location:  Center of chest just above the heart.

Colour: Green

Crystals/gemstones for healing: Green Jade, Green Aventurine, Green Calcite, Peridot, 

Associated with: Love, compassion, service, unconditional giving and receiving, joy and inner peace.

A Balanced Fourth Chakra will make you feel:

• Love.
• Gratitude.
• Compassion.
• Forgiveness.

Deficiencies or imbalance of this chakra are related to:

Negative feelings, grief, anger, hate, jealousy, fear of betrayal, and grudges against others.

How to heal the Heart Chakra: Energy healings, wearing healing crystals/gemstones. Say to yourself: “I love. I am loved. I forgive. I am grateful.”

The Fifth Chakra

Seat of: Communication and expression

Called: Throat Chakra

Location: Throat

Colour: Blue

Crystals/gemstones for healing: Blue turquoise, Blue topaz, Blue Apatite Blue Lace Agate; Sodalite; Aquamarine

Associated with: Communication, self-expression of feelings and the truth, and art.

A Balanced Fifth Chakra will make you:

• Able to speak the truth.
• Able to fully listen others.

Deficiencies or imbalance of this chakra are related to:

Trouble speaking the truth or manifesting your ideas into reality

How to heal the Throat Chakra: Energy healings, wearing healing crystals/gemstones, singing, saying what you believe is the true and expressing feelings to others.

The Sixth Chakra

Seat of: Clairvoyance or clear seeing

Called: Third Eye Chakra or Brow Chakra

Location: Forehead above the eyebrows and between the eyes

Colour:  Indigo

Crystals/gemstones for healing: Lapis Lazuli, Azurite

Associated with: Intuition, imagination, clairvoyance, telepathy, wisdom and the ability to think, to make decisions, and to create our future.

A Balanced Sixth Chakra will help you:

• Distinguish between truth and illusion.
• Know your life purpose.
• Develop intuition and wisdom.
• Think clearly and focus.

Deficiencies or imbalance of this chakra are related to: 

Trouble in many cognitive areas, including accessing your intuition, trusting your inner voice, recalling important facts, or learning new skills; volatility, moodiness, day-dreaming and exaggerated imagination.

How to heal the Third Eye Chakra or Brow Chakra: Energy healings, wearing healing crystals/gemstones, doing meditation, and having moments of silence.

The Seventh Chakra

Seat of: Knowingness

Called: Crown Chakra

Location: The very top of the head.

Colour: Violet

Crystals/gemstones for healing: Amethyst, Sugilite, Clear Quartz; Charoite, selenite

Associated with: Wisdom, enlightenment, inner and outer beauty, transcendence, connection to spirituality, connection to the divine and pure bliss.

A Balanced Seventh Chakra will help you:

• Live in the present moment 
• Feel a closer spiritual connection with the divine

Deficiencies or imbalance of this chakra are related to:

Feelings of isolation, disconnection from others and everything, depression, prejudice, and emotional distress. 

How to heal the Crown Chakra: Energy healing, wearing healing crystals/gemstones, welcoming the Divine into your life and asking for spiritual transformation, growth and evolution.