The Chakras play an essential role in governing our overall health and well-being. Chakras are energy centres within our bodies that are responsible for regulating energy flow throughout our system.
There are seven main chakras, several minor chakras, and Hara Line chakras at the back of the body, each associated with a specific colour, element, and aspect of our being. By understanding and working with these chakras, we can achieve balance and harmony in our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves.
In Reiki, we use techniques to clear and balance the chakras, allowing the energy to flow freely and promoting healing on all levels.
Below, you will find a quick reference to the major chakra correspondences as well as links to each of the major and minor chakras so that you can read each in more detail. Click on the links for a deeper dive into each chakra.
The Seven Major Chakras
| Chakra | Sanskrit Name | Affirmation | Description | Governs | Crystals | Age Group | Inner Aspect | Musical Note | |
| The First Chakra | Root Chakra | Muladhara | I am | The root chakra is located at the base of the spine and is associated with the colour red and the element earth. When properly balanced and aligned, the root chakra encourages a sense of stability, strength, and belonging. It also anchors you securely in the present moment. | Security, Stability, Grounding. | Hematite, Red jasper, Bloodstone, Smoky quartz, Obsidian, Black tourmaline, Black onyx | 00 – 07 years | Inner Infant | Musical Note C |
| The Second Chakra | Sacral Chakra | Svadhisthana | I feel | The sacral chakra is located in the lower abdomen and is associated with the colour orange and the element water. This chakra is all about creativity, sensuality, and emotional flow. It fuels your passions, encourages self-expression, and allows you to enjoy life’s pleasures. | Emotions, Creativity, Sexuality, vigour | Carnelian, Orange Calcite, Amber, Aragonite, Tiger’s eye, | 07-14 years | Inner Child | Musical Note D |
| The Third Chakra | Solar Plexus Chakra | Manipura | I do | The solar plexus chakra is located in the upper abdomen and is associated with the colour yellow and the element fire. This chakra radiates personal power, confidence, and determination. It gives you the motivation and courage to pursue your goals and embrace your most authentic self. | Personal Power, Confidence, Willpower, Vitality, Luck | Citrine, Pyrite, Yellow Jasper, Yellow Tourmaline, Amber, Agate, Yellow Quartz, Sunstone, Gold Sheen Obsidian, Tiger’s eye, | 14 – 21 years | Inner Teen | Musical Note E |
| The Fourth Chakra | Heart Chakra | Anahata | I love | The heart chakra is located in the centre of the chest and is associated with the colour green and the element air. This chakra is the centre of unconditional love, compassion, and connection. A healthy heart chakra allows you to give and receive love, experience compassionate empathy, and enjoy harmonious relationships with others. | Communication, Self Expression, Speaking Our Truth | Rose Quartz, Moss Agate, Green Jade, Rhodonite, Amazonite, Green Aventurine, Malachite, Emerald, Peridot, Green Calcite, Adamite | 21-28 years | Inner Mother | Musical Note F |
| The Fifth Chakra | Throat Chakra | Vishuddha | I speak / hear | The throat chakra is located in the throat area and is associated with the colour blue and the element aether as well as sound. This chakra is responsible for clear communication and self-expression. When this chakra is healthy, you’re able to speak your truth with clarity and conviction. | Communication, Self Expression, Speaking our Truth | Turquoise, Aquamarine, Amazonite; Celestite, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Calcite, Blue chalcedony, Angelite | 28 – 35 years | Inner Father | Musical Note G |
| The Sixth Chakra | Third Eye Chakra | Ajna | I see | The third eye chakra is located in the centre of the forehead and is associated with the colour indigo and the element light. This chakra is responsible for your intuition, and inner wisdom. A healthy third eye chakra enhances your ability to trust your instincts. | Clarity, Wisdom, Intuition Imagination, Inner Vision. | Sodalite, Lapis lazuli, Labradorite, Iolite, Celestite, Lepidolite, Blue Sapphire, | 35 – 42 years | Inner Crone / Grandmother | Musical Note A |
| The Seventh Chakra | Crown Chakra | Sahasrara | I understand | The crown chakra is located at the top of the head and is associated with the colour violet and the element thought. This chakra connects you to universal consciousness. A healthy crown chakra facilitates spiritual growth, inner peace, a sense of oneness with the world around you and connection with your higher self. | Divination, Enlightenment Connection to the Divine, Spiritual Awakening | Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Howlite, White Topaz, Selenite, Moonstone, | 42 – 49 years | Inner Grandfather | Musical Note B |
There are also a number of additional and less common chakras it is also worth knowing and understanding
The Subtle and Minor Chakras
The subtle body and minor chakras are chakras inside our bodies and around our energy fields (in addition to the seven primary chakras). There are several layers of vibrating energy that make up the energy fields around us and each of these levels contains a number of subtle body chakras. Some important subtle body chakras to note are:
- Om Chakra
- High Sacral Chakra
- High Heart Chakra
- Soul Chakra
- Soul Star Chakra
The Hara Line Chakras
- Hui Jin Point
- Kidney Chakra
- Diaphragm Chakra
- C7 Point
- Occipital Ridge Chakra
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