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The Seven Chakras
From Root to Crown — each chakra's location, element, the signs of balance and blockage, and practical remedies to restore harmony.
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Root Chakra
मूलाधार · Base of the spine
Root Chakra
मूलाधार · Base of the spine
Element: EarthSeed Mantra: "LAM"SecurityStabilitySelf-confidence
When This Chakra Is Balanced
- ＋Strength and stability in the body
- ＋Good immunity
- ＋Feeling full of energy
- ＋Strong self-confidence
When This Chakra Is Blocked
Mental Effects
- –Fear and insecurity
- –Anxiety
- –Financial worry
Physical Effects
- –Weakness in the legs
- –Lower back pain
- –Constipation
- –Fatigue and a heavy body
When This Chakra Is Overactive
- ！Excessive anger
- ！Greed
- ！A tendency to dominate others
- ！Stubbornness
Ways to Restore Balance
- ✦Walk barefoot on the earth daily (grounding)
- ✦Surya Namaskar and yoga
- ✦Root Chakra meditation
- ✦Chanting the "LAM" mantra
- ✦Keeping home and workspace clean and stable
- ✦Regular exercise and adequate sleep
Supportive Foods
BeetrootPomegranateCarrotJaggeryProtein-rich food
Related Body Parts
Legs · Knees · Bones · Spine · Large intestine · Blood circulation
Sacral Chakra
स्वाधिष्ठान · Below the navel
Sacral Chakra
स्वाधिष्ठान · Below the navel
Element: WaterSeed Mantra: "VAM"CreativityJoyEmotional balance
When This Chakra Is Balanced
- ＋Happiness and creativity
- ＋Healthy emotions
- ＋Good relationships
When This Chakra Is Blocked
Mental Effects
- –Guilt
- –Emotional pain and sadness
- –Creativity block
Physical Effects
- –Lower back pain
- –Urinary issues
- –Weakness and reproductive imbalance
When This Chakra Is Overactive
- ！Excessive emotionality
- ！Addiction tendencies
- ！Mood swings
- ！Getting caught up in pleasure
Ways to Restore Balance
- ✦Meditation and pranayama
- ✦Creative activities like dance, music, painting
- ✦Spending time near water
- ✦Staying around positive people
- ✦Sacral Chakra meditation
- ✦Chanting the "VAM" mantra
Supportive Foods
OrangeCarrotPumpkinPapayaSaffronSweet potato
Related Body Parts
Reproductive organs · Kidneys · Bladder · Lower abdomen
Solar Plexus Chakra
मणिपुर · Above the navel
Solar Plexus Chakra
मणिपुर · Above the navel
Element: FireSeed Mantra: "RAM"WillpowerInner strengthLeadership ability
When This Chakra Is Balanced
- ＋Strong confidence and motivation
- ＋Good digestion
- ＋Leadership energy
When This Chakra Is Blocked
Mental Effects
- –Lack of confidence
- –Fear and confusion
- –Difficulty making decisions
Physical Effects
- –Gas and acidity
- –Poor digestion
- –A heavy feeling in the stomach
When This Chakra Is Overactive
- ！Ego
- ！Anger
- ！A habit of controlling others
- ！Impatience
Ways to Restore Balance
- ✦Spending time in sunlight
- ✦Meditation and pranayama
- ✦Chanting the "RAM" mantra
- ✦Doing confidence-building activities
- ✦Keeping distance from negative people
- ✦Keeping the stomach and digestion healthy
Supportive Foods
BananaTurmericMangoLemonChickpeasCorn
Related Body Parts
Stomach · Liver · Pancreas · Digestive system
Heart Chakra
अनाहत · Heart area (centre of the chest)
Heart Chakra
अनाहत · Heart area (centre of the chest)
Element: AirSeed Mantra: "YAM"LoveCompassionForgivenessBalance
When This Chakra Is Balanced
- ＋A heart full of love and compassion
- ＋Emotional peace
- ＋Healing energy
When This Chakra Is Blocked
Mental Effects
- –Loneliness
- –Jealousy
- –The lingering effect of heartbreak, lack of trust
Physical Effects
- –Heaviness in the chest
- –Uneasy breathing
- –Upper back pain and fatigue
When This Chakra Is Overactive
- ！Being overly emotional
- ！Losing yourself for others
- ！Getting hurt easily
Ways to Restore Balance
- ✦Heart Chakra meditation
- ✦Spending time in nature, among trees and plants
- ✦Practising forgiveness
- ✦Chanting the "YAM" mantra
- ✦Practising gratitude
- ✦Staying in positive relationships
Supportive Foods
SpinachGreen vegetablesBasil (tulsi)CucumberGreen appleCoriander
Related Body Parts
Heart · Lungs · Blood circulation · Upper back
Throat Chakra
विशुद्ध · Throat
Throat Chakra
विशुद्ध · Throat
Element: Ether / SpaceSeed Mantra: "HAM"CommunicationTruthExpression
When This Chakra Is Balanced
- ＋Clear communication
- ＋Confidence
- ＋The strength to speak the truth
When This Chakra Is Blocked
Mental Effects
- –Being unable to speak your mind
- –Fear
- –Social anxiety
Physical Effects
- –Throat problems
- –Thyroid imbalance
- –Neck pain and a weak voice
When This Chakra Is Overactive
- ！Talking excessively
- ！Using harsh words
- ！Not listening to others
Ways to Restore Balance
- ✦Mantra chanting and meditation
- ✦Singing or chanting
- ✦Cultivating the habit of speaking the truth
- ✦Spending time in a calm environment
- ✦Chanting the "HAM" mantra
- ✦Meditating near water
Supportive Foods
BlueberriesGrapesCoconut waterTulsi teaHoneyWarm water
Related Body Parts
Throat · Thyroid · Neck · Mouth
Third Eye Chakra
आज्ञा · Between the eyebrows
Third Eye Chakra
आज्ञा · Between the eyebrows
Element: LightSeed Mantra: "OM"IntuitionDiscernmentForesight
When This Chakra Is Balanced
- ＋Sharp intuition
- ＋Clarity and focus
- ＋A capacity for deep thinking
When This Chakra Is Blocked
Mental Effects
- –Confusion
- –Overthinking
- –Difficulty concentrating
Physical Effects
- –Headaches
- –Eye strain
- –Sleep problems and mental fatigue
When This Chakra Is Overactive
- ！Getting lost in imagination
- ！Feeling disconnected from reality
- ！Excessive thinking
Ways to Restore Balance
- ✦Meditation
- ✦Third Eye meditation
- ✦Spending time in a calm environment
- ✦Reducing screen time and noise
- ✦Chanting the "OM" mantra
- ✦Practising deep breathing
Supportive Foods
BlueberriesBlack grapesBrinjal (eggplant)Jamun (java plum)Black raisins
Related Body Parts
Eyes · Brain · Nervous system
Crown Chakra
सहस्रार · The crown of the head
Crown Chakra
सहस्रार · The crown of the head
Element: Divine consciousnessSeed Mantra: "OM"Spiritual awakeningConnection to the divineSelf-knowledge
When This Chakra Is Balanced
- ＋Inner peace
- ＋Spiritual awareness
- ＋Positive thinking and wisdom
When This Chakra Is Blocked
Mental Effects
- –A sense of emptiness
- –Spiritual confusion
- –Lack of motivation
Physical Effects
- –Mental fatigue
- –Low energy
- –A heavy head and a feeling of disconnection
When This Chakra Is Overactive
- ！Distance from practical life
- ！Excessive absorption in spirituality
- ！Isolation
Ways to Restore Balance
- ✦Meditation and silent practice
- ✦Crown Chakra meditation
- ✦Chanting the "OM" mantra
- ✦Spending time in nature
- ✦Reading positive spiritual books
- ✦Regular pranayama
Supportive Foods
JamunPurple grapesBrinjalRed cabbageBlueberries
Related Body Parts
Brain · Nervous system · Pineal gland
When Several Chakras Are Blocked Together
Root + Solar PlexusFear + low confidence
Heart + ThroatSuppressing emotions
Sacral + HeartPain in relationships
Third Eye + CrownConfusion + overthinking
All chakras weakFatigue and low energy in the body
Daily Practices to Keep All Chakras Balanced
- ✦Meditation
- ✦Pranayama
- ✦Mantra chanting
- ✦Grounding
- ✦Yoga
- ✦A sattvic diet, fresh fruits and vegetables, adequate water
- ✦Good sleep, staying around positive people, time in nature, sunlight
Want to Know Where Your Own Chakras Stand?
In a personal Chakra Balancing consultation, Jaipal Singh Lamba assesses all seven of your chakras and suggests remedies specific to you.
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