Chakras: Energy Centres of the Body and Soul – Pathways of Inner Light

Chakras: What Are They, What Do They Do, and What Is Their Purpose?

What Are Chakras?

Chakras are energy centres in the body that help move and balance spiritual, emotional, and physical energy.

The word chakra comes from Sanskrit and means “wheel” or “circle”, because each chakra spins like a little wheel of light.

We have seven main chakras, and each one is linked to different parts of your body, emotions, and soul journey.

 

What Do They Do?

Chakras act like energy gateways, helping life-force energy (sometimes called prana or chi) flow through you.

They connect your mind, body, and spirit, allowing you to feel clear, balanced, and vibrant.

When chakras are open and aligned, you feel energised, confident, calm, and inspired.

If chakras are blocked or overactive, you might feel tired, anxious, stuck, or unwell—emotionally or physically.

Purpose of the Chakras

The chakras help you:

Understand and feel your emotions clearly

Stay connected to your soul and purpose

Heal inner wounds and grow spiritually

Bring balance between your thoughts, body, and higher guidance

Each chakra supports a part of your life—from survival and creativity to love, truth, and higher awareness

Chakra Name	Location	Colour	Purpose
Root (Muladhara)	Base of spine	Red	Safety, grounding, basic needs
Sacral (Svadhisthana)	Lower belly	Orange	Emotions, creativity, pleasure
Solar Plexus (Manipura)	Stomach area	Yellow	Confidence, personal power
Heart (Anahata)	Centre of chest	Green/Pink	Love, compassion, connection
Throat (Vishuddha)	Throat	Blue	Truth, expression, communication
Third Eye (Ajna)	Forehead	Indigo	Intuition, wisdom, inner sight
Crown (Sahasrara)	Top of head	Violet/White	Spiritual connection, higher self

A detailed breakdown of the 7 main chakras, each with its location, colour, element, function, signs of imbalance, and how to bring it back into balance

 The 7 Main Chakras – In Detail

🔴 1. Root Chakra (Muladhara)

• Location: Base of the spine
• Colour: Red
• Element: Earth
• Function: Safety, survival, grounding, connection to the physical body and the Earth
• Balanced Feelings: Safe, secure, stable, grounded, calm
• Imbalance Signs: Anxiety, fear, restlessness, financial worries, feeling disconnected from the body or home
• To Balance: Walking in nature, grounding meditations, working with red stones (like garnet or red jasper), healthy routines, barefoot contact with Earth

🟠 2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

• Location: Lower abdomen (just below the navel)
• Colour: Orange
• Element: Water
• Function: Emotions, creativity, sexuality, pleasure, relationships
• Balanced Feelings: Joyful, emotionally fluid, creative, expressive, sensual
• Imbalance Signs: Guilt, emotional numbness, creative blocks, relationship issues, reproductive health imbalances
• To Balance: Dance, flowing movement, creative play, water-based activities, orange foods (like oranges or carrots), carnelian crystals

🟡 3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

• Location: Upper abdomen/stomach area
• Colour: Yellow
• Element: Fire
• Function: Confidence, personal power, will, motivation, identity
• Balanced Feelings: Empowered, motivated, self-assured, in control
• Imbalance Signs: Low self-esteem, fear of judgement, control issues, digestive problems, fatigue
• To Balance: Sunlight, setting small achievable goals, core-strengthening exercises, eating yellow foods, working with citrine or tiger’s eye

💚 4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)

• Location: Centre of the chest
• Colour: Green or pink
• Element: Air
• Function: Love, compassion, forgiveness, connection to others and self
• Balanced Feelings: Loving, open-hearted, empathetic, peaceful
• Imbalance Signs: Loneliness, grief, bitterness, lack of trust, closed-off feelings
• To Balance: Heart-centred meditation, gratitude journalling, acts of kindness, green or pink stones (rose quartz, green aventurine), breathwork

🔵 5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

• Location: Throat area
• Colour: Blue
• Element: Ether (Space)
• Function: Communication, truth, expression, listening, honesty
• Balanced Feelings: Clear expression, honesty, confident speaking and listening
• Imbalance Signs: Fear of speaking up, shyness, over-talking, sore throat, thyroid imbalances
• To Balance: Singing, journalling, speaking truthfully (even to yourself), wearing or visualising blue, lapis lazuli or aquamarine crystals

🟣 6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

• Location: Centre of the forehead, between the eyebrows
• Colour: Indigo
• Element: Light
• Function: Intuition, inner wisdom, imagination, insight, spiritual vision
• Balanced Feelings: Clear intuition, strong inner knowing, connected to inner guidance
• Imbalance Signs: Headaches, confusion, indecision, disconnected from intuition or overthinking
• To Balance: Meditation, visualisation, dream journalling, stargazing, amethyst or sodalite crystals

⚪ 7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

• Location: Top of the head
• Colour: Violet or white
• Element: Spirit
• Function: Spiritual connection, enlightenment, awareness of the divine, higher self
• Balanced Feelings: Oneness, peace, divine connection, inspired wisdom
• Imbalance Signs: Disconnection from spirituality, lack of purpose, feeling lost or confused
• To Balance: Silent meditation, prayer, spending time in stillness, connecting with the sky, selenite or clear quartz crystals

 

How Chakras Work with Energy

 

🔹 What Kind of Energy Do Chakras Use

Chakras receive, process, and distribute universal life force energy—also known as:

• Prana (in Sanskrit)
• Chi or Qi (in Chinese medicine)
• Spirit or Source energy (in spiritual teachings)

This energy comes from all around us:

  – The air we breathe
  – The Earth beneath us
  – Sunlight
  – Cosmic or divine frequencies
  – Thoughts, emotions, and even interactions with others

Each chakra is tuned to specific types of energy based on its function. For example:

• The Root chakra pulls in grounding energy from the Earth
• The Heart chakra opens to loving and emotional energy
• The Crown chakra receives high-frequency spiritual energy from higher realms

 

What Happens to the Energy After It Enters the Chakras?

Once energy flows into a chakra, several things can happen:

🔸 1. Filtering & Interpretation

The chakra acts like an energy filter or processor. It translates subtle vibrations into something the body and mind can use—for emotional awareness, physical health, or spiritual insight.

Example: If you receive heart energy, your Heart chakra might convert it into feelings of peace, compassion, or the urge to forgive.

🔸 2. Distribution Through the Energy System

Processed energy is then shared throughout your system, flowing into:

• The aura (your energetic field)
• The nervous system (impacting emotions and physical responses)
• Organs and cells linked to each chakra
• Other chakras, creating balance or exchange

The chakras work together as a team—if one becomes blocked or overactive, it affects the flow of energy in the whole system.

🔸 3. Transformation into Action or Feeling

After energy is received and integrated, it often becomes part of:

• Your mood or emotional state
• Your intuition or creative idea
• A new thought pattern or decision
• Physical healing or sensation
• A spiritual experience or awakening

Energy doesn’t just stay inside—it becomes how you think, feel, act, and shine into the world.

🔸 4. Release or Expression

Some of the energy is eventually:

• Expressed outward (through words, love, creativity, or movement)
• Stored (if not fully processed)
• Released (through tears, breath, movement, or intention)

This is why energy practices like breathwork, yoga, and meditation are important—they help complete the cycle and keep energy flowing.

✨ In Summary:

• Chakras receive life-force energy from the Earth, universe, and interactions
• They filter, transform, and distribute this energy to your body, mind, and aura
• The energy becomes part of your feelings, health, choices, and spiritual awareness
• It can be expressed, stored, or released, depending on how balanced your system is.
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Guided Meditation: Chakra Alignment (Short & Gentle)

You can speak this aloud or simply read it slowly to yourself.

1. Get Comfortable

Sit or lie down. Close your eyes. Take three deep breaths. Feel your body relax.

2. Visualise the Chakras

Imagine a glowing red light at the base of your spine.

Slowly move up your body, adding each colour:

Orange at your lower belly

Yellow at your stomach

Green or pink in your heart

Blue at your throat

Indigo at your forehead

Violet or white at the top of your head

3. Feel the Energy Flow

See all the colours spinning like little wheels. They shine brightly and feel calm, balanced, and alive.

4. Affirmation

Say softly:

“My energy flows freely. I am balanced, loved, and whole.”

Breathe deeply, smile gently, and when you’re ready—open your eyes.

Simple Explanation for a 5+ Year Old

“Chakras are like rainbow lights inside your body.”

Each one has a different colour and job.

They help you feel happy, brave, loved, calm, and strong.

When your lights are working well, everything inside you feels good!

You can imagine these lights when you sit quietly, and they’ll help you feel better when you’re sad, tired, or need some sparkle.