The Crown Chakra, or Sahasrara, is located at the top of your head.

Your Sahasrara represents your spiritual connection to yourself, others, and the universe. It also plays a role in your life’s purpose.

When the Crown Chakra is balanced, it brings feelings of serenity, joy, and deep peace about life.

Crown Chakra

The Crown Chakra is the seventh chakra in the human body. It’s connected to:

higher states of consciousness

non duality

enlightenment

self-realization

universal awareness

The Crown Chakra represents our connection to Divine Source and a myriad of levels of consciousness for understanding the cosmic and universal nature of life and our multifaceted place within it.

We can access expanded levels of consciousness through the crown and immerse ourselves in a far greater comprehension of connectedness of the great web of life.

An imbalanced Crown Chakra may manifest as:

disconnection from spirit

closed-mindedness

subject-object consciousness

apathy

materialism

Crown Chakra Affirmations:

To activate the crown chakra, try the affirmations below.

I experience unity with all things.

I surrender myself to the divine.

I am aligned with the highest aspect of my being.

Divine light and love flow through me.

The Third Eye Chakra, or Ajna, is located between your eyes.

You can thank this chakra for a strong gut instinct. That’s because the third eye is responsible for intuition. It’s also linked to imagination.

Some say that when open, the Third Eye Chakra can provide wisdom and insight, as well as deepen your spiritual connection.

Third Eye Chakra

The Third Eye Chakra is the sixth chakra in the human body. It’s associated with:

intuition

foresight

psychic

vision

mysticism

spiritual knowledge

The Third Eye Chakra relates to inner and outer vision, intuition and the mystical aspects of nature and our physical relationship to the natural world. It is from here we can envision ideas and even sophisticated mental constructs to be materialized in the physical world.”

Shadow issues associated with the Third Eye Chakra include:

a lack of clarity and vision feeling stuck an inability to see the whole picture

disconnection from spiritual perceptions

Third Eye Chakra Affirmations:

Try these affirmations to enhance Third Eye Chakra energy:

I see my life’s purpose clearly.

I am connected to the spiritual world.

I am open to the truths of the universe.

I am connected to the divine within.

The Throat Chakra, or Vishuddha, is located in your throat. This chakra has to do with our ability to communicate verbally.

A balanced Throat Chakra allows us to speak with both grace and also the strength of our convictions. The throat is also a center of higher creativity and the self-expression of our personal freedoms.

Throat Chakra

The Throat Chakra is the fifth chakra in the human body. It’s linked with:

communication

self-expression

honesty

speech

truth

clarity

The Throat Chakra is, in part, about elegant speech used to create environments internally and externally. It’s about recognizing truth and finding clarity.

A balanced Throat Chakra allows us to speak with both grace and also the strength of our convictions.

The throat is also a center of higher creativity and the self-expression of our personal freedoms.

Negative aspects associated with the Throat Chakra include:

inability to speak your truth

telling lies

difficulty communicating

lack of purpose in life

lack of creative expression

Throat Chakra Affirmations:

A few affirmations for the throat chakra include:

I listen to my own inner knowing.

I speak my truth.

I let my voice be heard.

I trust my conviction and act on my truth.

I do no harm with my words.

I speak with authenticity, grace, and courage.

I express my creativity with ease and joy.

I listen to my own inner knowing.

I speak my truth.

I let my voice be heard.

I trust my conviction and act on my truth.

I do no harm with my words.

I speak with authenticity, grace, and courage.

I express my creativity with ease and joy.

The Heart Chakra, or Anahata, is located near your heart, in the center of your chest. It comes as no surprise that the Heart Chakra is all about our ability to love and show compassion.

Our Heart Chakra connects us to all of humanity and kingdoms of life around us. They desire wholeness and harmony and… to connect in intimate loving relationships.

Heart Chakra

The Heart Chakra is the fourth chakra in the human body. It’s associated with:

love

beauty

compassion

transformation

connection

relationships

Our Heart Chakra connects us to all of humanity and kingdoms of life around us. They desire wholeness and harmony and… to connect in intimate loving relationships.

An imbalanced Heart Chakra may manifest as:

fear of intimacy

defensiveness

jealousy

antisocial behaviorholding

grudges

guilt and shame

Heart chakra Affirmations:

Try these affirmations for opening the heart:

My heart is open to give and receive love.

I feel compassion for myself and others.

I am a conduit for love and peace.I am full of gratitude for my ability to love.

My heart is full of unconditional love for all beings.

The Solar Plexus Chakra, or Manipura, is located in your stomach area. It’s responsible for confidence and self-esteem, as well as helping you feel in control of your life. 

The Solar Plexus Chakra rules, in part, the mental body, including the ability to make decisions and act logically. It also houses personal power and is a protective source for self and others.

Solar Plexus Chakra

The Solar Plexus is the third chakra in the human body. It’s said to influence:

personal powermental

mental abilities

self discipline

decision making

influence

Shadow issues associated with an imbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra include:

feelings of helplessnessan

unhealthy need to controlacting obsessively lacking clear direction low self-esteem

Solar Plexus Affirmations:

Try these affirmations for opening the Solar Plexus:

I am decisive.I make clear choices.I take healthy risks.I commit to my direction in life.I am open to possibilities.I am empowered to live my best life.

The Sacral Chakra, or Svadhisthana, is located just below your belly button. This chakra is responsible for your sexual and creative energy. It’s also linked to how you relate to your emotions as well as the emotions of others.

The Sacral Chakra in part governs the flow of life, the emotional body and soul, and also the creative process.
Our sensuality and sexuality are also connected to this center, which desires authentic and intimate communion with another.

Sacral chakra

The Sacral Chakra is the second chakra in the human body. It’s linked to:

creativity

sensuality

sexuality

pleasure

emotions

intimacy

The Sacral Chakra in part governs the flow of life, the emotional body and soul, and also the creative process.

Our sensuality and sexuality are also connected to this center, which desires authentic and intimate communion with another.

A blocked or overactive sacral chakra may manifest as:

overindulgence

codependence

lack of sexual desire

feeling numb

disconnection

Sacral Chakra Affirmations:

Some possible sacral chakra affirmations include:

I accept the flow of life.

I use my energy for creative expression.

I’m free to express my emotions in a healthy way.

I honor my sensual expression.

I am an empowered sexual being.

My creativity flows effortlessly.

The Root Chakra, or Muladhara, is located at the base of your spine. It provides you with a base or foundation for life, and it helps you feel grounded and able to withstand challenges. Your root chakra is responsible for your sense of security and stability.

Our Root Chakras represent our connection to the Earth, our bodies, our tribe or family of origin, and our communities.
How we care for our physical body and nourish our beings is directly related to this chakra. Our sense of feeling safe, secure, and financially stable are also connected to our roots.

The Root Chakra

The Root Chakra is the first chakra in the human body. It’s linked to:

strength

safety

grounding

community

nourishment

stability

Our Root Chakras represent our connection to the Earth, our bodies, our tribe or family of origin, and our communities.

How we care for our physical body and nourish our beings is directly related to this chakra. Our sense of feeling safe, secure, and financially stable are also connected to our roots.

Negative aspects, or shadow issues, associated with the root chakra include:

aggression

indecision

anxiety

insecurity

greed

attachment

fear

Root chakra Affirmations:

Some possible root chakra affirmations include:

I am healthy and vibrant.

I am deeply and safely connected to my body and the Earth.

I feel the ground firmly beneath my feet.

I honor the temple of my body with deep care and reverence.

I’m open to life’s opportunities.

I am committed to fulfilling my life’s purpose.