Chakra

Sahasra Chakra:
Thought, Universal identity, oriented to self-knowledge - the seventh, highest, chakra is represented by a 1,000 petalled lotus, symbolizing the infinite.


This is the crown chakra that relates to consciousness as pure awareness. It is our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, spaceless place of all-knowing. When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss.





Ajna Chakra:
Light, Archetypal identity, oriented to self-reflection - located in the middle of the forehead, the “third eyes”, as it is often called, has the mantra OM as it’s seed letter.

This chakra is known as the brow chakra or third eye center. It is related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. As such it opens our psychic faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels. When healthy it allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us "see the big picture."




Vishuddha Chakra:Sound, Creative identity, oriented to self-expression - as the fifth energy center in the astral body, Vishuddha is located at a point corresponding to the base of the throat. The seed mantra of this chakra is HUM.

This is the chakra located in the throat and is thus related to communication and creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration, such as the vibration of sound representing language.






Anahata Chakra:
Air, Social identity, oriented to self-acceptance - use of the Anahata Chakra, or heart centre, as a focal point for meditation generates such pure qualities as cosmic love. Two triangles, representing Siva and Shakti, contain the mantra YAM.

This chakra is called the heart chakra and is the middle chakra in a system of seven. It is related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and unity. A healthy fourth chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace and centeredness.





Manipura Chakra:

Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definition - Located at the navel. Manipura corresponds to the solar plexus in the physical body. The downward-pointing triangle contains the mantra RAM.

This chakra is known as the power chakra, located in the solar plexus. It rules our personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power.





Swadhishtana Chakra:

Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratification -The second chakra, shown with six petals, is situated along the Sushumna in the genital area. A crescent moon contains the mantra VAM.

The second chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, is related to the element water, and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept change.




Muladhara Chakra:

Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self-preservation – The lowest chakra, located at the base of the spine, is the resting place of the dormant kundalini (spiritual potential). The chakra’s mantra is LAM.

Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.