CHAKRAS

The chakras are the seven energy centres of the body.  They are aligned in a column from the base of the spine to the top of the head. Each chakra emits a certain colour and energy, and has spiritual, psychological and physiological functions.

The chakras vitalise the body, sending the prana (life energy) flowing between them. Balancing the chakras leads to wellbeing.

These are the seven chakras and their functions:

• Muladhara (or Root) is located at the base of the spine. Its colour is red and it represents instinct, survival and security
• Svadisthana is located between the pubic bone and the belly button. Its colour is orange and it represents emotion, sexual energy and creativity
• Manipura is located at the solar plexus, between the bottom of the rib cage and the belly button. Its colour is yellow and it represents mental performance, power, control, freedom to be oneself
• Anahata is located at the heart. Its colour is green and it represents devotion, love, compassion and healing
• Visuddha is located at the throat. Its colour is ice blue and it represents inspiration, communication and self-expression
• Ajna is located at the third eye (or brow). Its colour is royal blue and it represents intuition, extra-sensory perception, emotional and mental intelligence
• Sahasrara is located at the crown. Its colour is violet and it represents devotion, spiritual understanding and selflessness. Sahasrara is the master chakra that controls all others