The chakra centers begin with the Root Chakra, or Muladhara, at the base of your spine and terminate with the Crown Chakra on top of your head. With the use of specialized meditation techniques, all seven chakras can be awakened or energized. When this occurs, they will glow red like fire or shine white like light. The color of a chakra is not important. What is important is that you activate each chakra by thinking positive thoughts about yourself and others. You can know which chakras are open or closed by using your sense organs. The mind and heart are the two main factors in opening up the chakras. If a chakra is closed, you will feel limited in some way, such as physical pain or mental distress. Opening up these energy centers is important for self-awareness and personal growth. Activating your chakras can be done through meditation. As you meditate, think positive thoughts about yourself and others to open up the chakras.