7 Chakra (Energy Centers), their stimulation helping stimulation of Vegas Nerve|Do Re MI Fa So La Ti
Channel: Potpourri of Music and Health
Date: 2022-03-05

A chakra is an energy center. In a perfectly healthy person, the 7 chakras work in unison to create life force energy. The body, mind, and spirit benefit from balanced chakras. In addition, each chakra has its own symbol, color, and meaning. That’s all the basic information you need to know.

The term ‘Chakra’ is also Sanskrit for wheel. This refers to the spinning, spherical energy center that makes up a chakra. That energy is ancestrally known as ‘prana’. You may also recognize this word coming up in other practices. This includes yoga and meditation. ‘Pranayama’ means breath control.
The chakra points make up a straight line starting at the bottom of your spine and end at the crown of your head. There are 7 chakras in total: The Root Chakra, The Sacral Chakra, The Solar Plexus Chakra, The Heart Chakra, The Throat Chakra, The Third Eye Chakra, and The Crown Chakra.

Your 1st chakra is located at the bottom of the tailbone–in the perineum for men and in the cervix for women.
Then, you’ll find the 2nd chakra in your pelvic region, a couple of inches below the belly button.
The 3rd chakra sits in your stomach–around 2-3 inches above the belly button.
Your 4th chakra is located in the chest, in and around the heart space.
Then, you’ll find your 5th chakra right in the middle of your throat.
The 6th chakra is between the eyebrows–extending to your brain’s pineal gland.
Finally, you’ll find your 7th chakra at the very top of your head, resting on your crown.
Sanskrit Translation: Muladhara

Color: Red

Location: At the bottom of the tailbone–in the perineum for men and the cervical area for women.

The official name of this chakra, Muladhara, actually translates as ‘root’ and ‘support’.

This chakra’s role is to connect all of your physical, bodily energy with the Earth itself. In other words, this chakra ‘grounds’ you.

Your Root Chakra is also linked to everything you need to survive. This includes the act of breathing, eating, sleeping, and experiencing physical security.

When your 1st chakra is balanced, you’ll feel a deep sense of peace. You’ll feel safe in the knowledge that all of your core needs are met. Because of this, all total body healing starts here.
The Sacral Chakra
Color: Orange

Location: In your pelvic region, a couple of inches below the belly button.

Also known as ‘the place of the self’, the Sacral Chakra is therefore all about your creative identity as a human.

This chakra helps you enjoy your life here on Earth. It’s the energy that motivates you to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Above all, indulging in pleasurable activities like sex, artistic activities, and good food.

When your 2nd chakra is balanced, you’ll truly relish in all the finer things in life. Because of this, you’ll enjoy them without overdoing them.


Solar Plexus
Sanskrit Translation: Manipura

Color: Yellow

Location: In your stomach–around 2-3 inches above the belly button. The Manipura energy center further translates as ‘the lustrous gem.’ This is because this is the chakra where your self-confidence and personal power sit together in harmony.
Many call the Solar Plexus chakra the ‘Warrior Chakra’ as well. This is because this is by far the most powerful supporting chakra for bravery and boundary-setting.
For instance, you can most probably physically feel its raging energy when you feel angry. You’ll feel it when you need to defend yourself. For better or for worse, it’s your fight and flight response’s, right-hand man!
When balanced, high self-esteem and self-worth are bonus by-products. 

Heart
Color: Green

Location: In the chest, in and around the heart space.

Interestingly, the Sanskrit term for the Heart Chakra translates to the state of being ‘unhurt.’

Because of this, when you’re experiencing feelings of love, compassion, and kindness…it’s this energy center you’re connecting to.

In spite of all its translations, this chakra is fundamentally just about love. Love is the most healing frequency of all. Similarly, when your Heart Chakra is balanced, you are easily able to feel love and empathy for yourself and others.


Throat
Color: Sky Blue

Location: Right in the middle of your throat.

Carrying the meaning of the words ‘very pure’, this chakra helps you to quite literally speak up. Because of this, you’ll do so in a smooth, confident, authentic way.


Third eye 

Color: Indigo

Location: Between the eyebrows–extending to your brain’s pineal gland.

The infamous Third Eye Chakra, Ajna, roughly translates as ‘beyond wisdom’.


Color: Violet/White

Location: At the very top of your head, resting on your crown.

According to most tantric yoga traditions, the final chakra translates as ‘a thousand petals’. This refers to its beautiful, petal-ladened symbology.

Sahasrara is nothing but pure consciousness, connecting you to the Universe. This complete Universe is also known as ‘Om’. And it’s quite literally nothing personal…