Have you heard a word “chakra”? You might imagine it is like a magical power, and suspect it can be really used. Chakras have been used for ages and it can help maintain health and cure insomnia.

So, let’s learn about chakras and its meanings.

9 basic Chakra meanings to be healthier 

1. Chakras mean circles or wheels

Chakras mean circles and wheels in Sanskrit. In yoga, there is a bright and shiny circle in our body, which are chakras. There are 7 chakras in the human body. When they are activated, it helps balance our physical and emotional well-being as well as get energy.

2. 7 chakras in the human body

So, I’ll introduce 7 chakras in the human body and its locations. The first chakra, Muladhara is located at the perineum, which is between the genitals and anus. The second chakra, Svadisthana is located at the genital. The third chakra, Manipura is located near the navel. The forth chakra, Anahata is located at the chest. The fifth chakra, Visuddha is located at below at the throat. The sixth chakra Anja is located between the eyebrows. And the seventh chakra, Sahasrara is located on the top of the head.

3. Connection between chakras and humans

I’ll introduce you to the connection between chakras and humans. The first to fifth of chakra are strongly connected with human body. And the sixth chakra is strongly linked to human spirit and sense. Indian women wear dot on their forehead. It is called Bindi, and they have it on a chakra. The seventh chakra is connected with the universe. Therefore, some people think that it is not in human body.

4. Colours of chakras

Each chakra has its own colour. When chakras work well, the colours turn clear and bright. So it is effective to imagine the colours when meditating. Also, it is good to use power stones with chakra colours.

The first chakra is red, the second is orange, the third is yellow, the forth is green, the fifth is blue, the sixth is indigo, and the seventh are purple, gold and white. As mentioned before, using power stones is effective. Especially a crystal can be used for all chakras. A crystal is a clear stone so that you can wear it with other stone.

5. Effects of chakras

Next, I’ll introduce you to the effects of chakras on human body. A chakra is like a gate. It puts out negative energy from human body and takes in positive energy from nature. The energy is called “chi”. You might have heard the word if you are interested in Feng Shui.

6. How to activate chakras

There are some ways to activate chakras. Firstly, it is effective to do yoga or qigong as they are closely linked to chakras. Also, you can improve sensibility by trying to appreciate everything you have and feel impressed what you experience. In addition, power spots will stimulate your chakras to activate.

7. How to put positive energy into chakras

Even if your chakras are activated, they don’t work well in the bad environment. After activating your chakras, let’s create a positive chi. In order to do this, you should create a good environment. Feng Shui is effective to have a positive chi. Also, if you try to always appreciate people around you and not to speak ill of others, it helps bring you to a positive chi.

8. Chakras are used in Oriental Medicine

Some people cannot believe chakras as they are linked to a chi or aura. However, chakras have been connected with Oriental Medicine for a long time. In Oriental Medicine, the skin in the particular parts is pushed in order to treat pain and illness. This method is similar to chakras. So you can think a chakra is a kind of a particular part to cure for pain.

9. The important thing is a good balance

It is important for chakra not only to be activated but to keep a good balance. When you activate your weak chakras, you should keep your balance as well as keep your chakras spinning well.
There are just basic information. But I hope it is useful for you. If you are interested in chakras now, why don’t you make you healthier using them?

summary

9 basic Chakra meanings to be healthier  

1. Chakras mean circles or wheels
2. 7 chakras in the human body
3. Connection between chakras and humans
4. Colours of chakras
5. Effects of chakras
6. How to activate chakras
7. How to put positive energy into chakras
8. Chakras are used in Oriental Medicine
9. The important thing is a good balance.