7th Chakra - Crown (Sahasrara)

Sound - Om

Affirmations

• I understand

• I am part of the divine

• I am at peace

• I am open to divine wisdom

• I am one with the universe

• I understand and hear clearly

Colour - Violet and white

Element - Thought

Role - Spiritual Centre

Location - Top of the head

Balanced - Consciousness, inspiration, spiritual connection, open mind

Imbalanced - Depression, hopelessness, alienation, aimless, apathetic, lack of spiritual connections, materialistic, cynicism, feeling lonely and insignificant, defining yourself by what you have. 

Main issue - Spirituality, relationship to God/Tao/Divine, clarity, purity, intention, simplicity, cleansing, interconnection, establishing a connection between our physical and spiritual self, uncertain of true purpose, enlightenment, gateway to other dimensions, universal consciousness.

What it influences -inspiration, spirituality and faith, connection with the divine

Physical Manifestation:

• Severe headaches and migraines

• Seizures, tremors, dizziness, vertigo, exhaustion, sensitivity to light and sound

• Issues related to to the brain and spinal cord

• Multiple Sclerosis; Parkinson’s Disease

• Neurological issues; ADD, Dyslexia

• Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia

• Memory related issues, amnesia

• Issues connected to the central nervous system (epilepsy, paralysis)

• Severe mental illness and psychological issues

• Unexplainable depression, anxiety, fatigue or exhaustion not linked to any physical disorder. 

 

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6th Chakra - Brow (Ajna)

Also call the third eye

Sound - Kshum

Affirmations

• I see

• I am wise

• I am connected to the universe

• My life flows gracefully

• I am intuitive and wise

• I see clearly and understand inutitively

Colour - Indigo

Element - Light

Role - Perception Centre

Location - Forehead

Balanced - Intuition, insight, psychic awareness, imagination
Imbalanced - Lack of vision in life, nightmares,  lack of concentration, impaired judgment, confusion, depression, inability to make decisions, lack of assertiveness, mental disorders, indecisive/uncommitted/unconfident in decisions you make, judgmental, spend most of day in analytical mode (active imagination).

Main issue - Intuition, sense of purpose, direction in life, wisdom, creativity, intelligence, mood alteration, imagination, self-realization, connection to higher self, telepathy/psychic abilities/visions. Also known as the sixth sense. 

What it influences - inspiration, imagination, self realization, intelligence, meditation

Physical Manifestations:

• Issues connected to the eyes or vision problems; blindness

• Nervous system disorders and neurological disturbances; seizures

• Any brain related issues or disorder; tumors, hemorrhages, strokes

• Insomnia or other severe sleep issues

• Headaches and migraines

• Problems related to the nose and sinus related issues

• Severe ear related issues; deafness

• Learning disabilities or issues related to cognition

• Spinal cord dysfunctions and or nerve related issues

• Depression and anxiety; panic disorders

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5th Chakra - Throat (Vishuddha)

Sound - Ham

Affirmations

• I speak

• I am open to communication

• I have a right to speak my truth

• I express myself creatively 

• I am expressive

• I am guided and tranquil

• I speak my truth with clarity and confidence

Colour - Blue

Element - Sound

Role - Expression Centre

Location -Throat

Balanced - Communication, creativity, will power, honesty, self expression

Imbalanced - Lack of creativity, indecision, mood swings, difficulty expressing self (visions, dreams, purpose), shyness or arrogance, poor listener or settling with others opinions rather than your own, withdrawn.

Main issue - Communication, authenticity/truthfulness, choice, speaking one’s truth, experiencing a balance between logic and emotion, self expression, listening.

What it influences - Communication, creativity, truthfulness, and self expression

Physical Manifestation

• Issues connected to the neck and jaw; TMJ, stiff neck

• Thyroid related issues (hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism)

• Issues connected to the throat (sore throat, tonsillitis, laryngitis, swollen glands)

• Ear or hearing related problems and ear infections

• Issues connected to the respiratory system and breathing

• Problems or infections related to teeth, gums and mouth

• Joint problems; scoliosis

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4th Chakra - Heart (Anahata)

Sound - Yum

Affirmations

• I love

• I am loved

• I am open to love

• I accept and love myself

• I am compassionate and loving

• I love openly and easily

Colour - Green

Element - Air

Role - Love Centre

Location - The chest

Balanced - Compassion, forgiveness, unconditional love, trust

Imbalanced - Despair, loneliness, hopelessness, lack of compassion, difficulty with love, sadness, depression, anger, moodiness, difficulty establishing and maintaining relationships, reacting dramatically, fear of rejection, inability to be alone

Main issue - Giving and receiving, love, healing, nurturing devotion, empathy, gratitude, shame, forgiveness, severed relationships, trust, understanding self acceptance, belonging. 

What it influences -Trust, love, compassion.

Physical Manifestations

• Heart related conditions or disorders; heart disease, heart attack

• Issues related to the circulatory system

• Blood related disorders or blood pressure issues (hypertension or hypotension)

• Respiratory system related issues; asthma; pneumonia, bronchitis

• Issues related to the chest or breasts (breast tumors or cysts)

• Issues connected to the upper back, shoulders, arms and hands

 

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3rd Chakra - Solar Plexus (Manipura)

Sound - Ram

Affirmations

• I do

• I am open to spiritual growth

• I stand up for myself

• I honour myself

• I am strong

• I am peaceful and confident  

• I can and I do with confidence and joy

Colour - Yellow

Element - Fire

Role - Power Centre

Location - above belly button to below nipple line

Balanced - Confidence, inner strength, empowerment, manifestation, vitality, 

Imbalanced - Anger, powerlessness, anxiety, depression, fear of rejection, low self esteem, indecision,  helplessness, difficulty starting or finishing tasks, shaming yourself, feeling like a victim in the world, feeling powerless to circumstances and others desires, feeling self conscious of what others think of you.

Main issue - Personal power, self will, determination, sustained energy, transformation, self esteem, ability to take action, self discipline, balance, boundaries, social identity.

What it influences: Self confidence, emotional regulation, ego

Physical Manifestation:

• Liver issues such as hepatitis, pancreas and stomach problems. 

• Issues related to kidneys and bladder; urinary tract infections. 

• Food related allergies and eating disorders

• Food addictions and weight gain

• Digestion issues, gas, bloating, indigestion

• Ulcers and other stomach complaints and disorders such as ulcers

• Issues related to the endocrine system; diabetes, hypoglycemia, adrenal imbalances

• Gallbladder issues

• Intestinal issues such as tumors or Celiac Disease

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2nd Chakra - Sacral (Swadhisthana)

Sound - Vam

Affirmations

• I feel  

• I am passionate

• I love my body

• I am mindful

• I am creative and passionate

• I feel with passion and trust

Colour - Orange

Element - Water

Role - Sexual Centre

Location - lower abdomen below the belly button above the hip bones

Balanced - Sexuality, intimacy, relationships, joy, pleasure, trust

Imbalanced - Rigid beliefs, lack of spontaneity, irritability, shyness, controlling, lack of creativity, intimacy issues, despair, difficulty finding solutions to everyday problems, lack of motivation, difficulty opening up in relationships.

Main issue - Emotions, pleasure, balance, sexuality/sensuality, procreation, creativity, relationships, self worth, guilt

What it influences: Emotional identify, creativity, pleasure, sexuality

Physical Manifestations:

• Issues with hips or thighs

• Urinary problems with kidneys or bladder; prostate problems; urinary tract infections

• Chronic lower back pain, sciatica or pelvic pain

• Issues with the liver and lower abdomen

• Digestive issues; pelvic cramps/spasms; menstrual issues; PMS

• Problem with reproductive organs and glands; fertility issues

• Disorders of the spleen and lymphatic system

• Circulation problems or low blood pressure

• Sexual related dysfunctions (impotence, infertility); low or overactive sex drive

• Lowered immunity, fatigue

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1st Chakra - Root (Muladhara)

Sound - Lam

Affirmations 

• I am  

• I love life

• I am safe

• I am grounded and strong

• I am stable and secure

Colour - Red

Element - Earth

Role - Security Centre

Location - Baseof the spine

Balanced - Survival, Primal energy, Safe, Grounded, Stability

Imbalanced - Money problems, low self esteem, addictions, depression, anger, insecurity, feeling disconnected from others.

Main issue - Career, sense of belonging, survival, physical needs, tribal association/family, instinct, structure, ability to be grounded, money issues, addiction, security in basic needs, material world, physical needs, fear.

What it influences - Physical identity, ambition, stability, fight or flight response

Physical Manifestations:

• Low blood pressure, anemia and other blood related disorders

• Issues related to colon and large intestine

• Irritable bowel syndrome (diarrhea/constipation/hemorrhoids, gas)

• Issues related to legs, knees and feet

• Spinal problems, lower back pain, sciatica, varicose veins

• Pain or issues with bones, joints, muscles, tendons (fibromyalgia, arthritis)

• Issues connected to the immune system, kidneys or adrenal glands

• Eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia, over eating)

• Weight gain especially in lower region and obesity

• Fatigue, insomnia

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