Chakras and Their Meanings

There’s a lot of talk about energy and vibrations right now, and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change any time soon. But what does it mean and how does this energy affect us? Can we use these vibrations to improve our health and have a happier life? Before…

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Sahasrara- The Crown Chakra

Violet lotus flower representing the crown chakra

There are 7 major chakras, or energy centres, which are located from the base of the spine to the top of the head. They are all interconnected, but each have their own characteristics and relate to different aspects of us physically, psychologically and spiritually. In this post, the focus is…

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Ajna – The Third Eye Chakra

Indigo coloured 2-petal lotus representing the brow chakra

In this article we will be looking at the sixth of the major energy centres which is known as Ajna – the third eye chakra. As with the other chakras in this series, it has particular characteristics such as associated colour, element and sense. There are a number of indicators…

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Vishuddha – The Throat Chakra

Blue 16-petal lotus representing the throat chakra

In this article we look at Vishuddha – the throat chakra, which is the 5th of the 7 major energy centres. Read on to find out what it represents, indicators of a healthy / unhealthy chakra, how to go about healing and some of the benefits of having a happy,…

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Anahata – The Heart Chakra

Green lotus representing the heart chakra

In this article we’ll be looking at Anahata – the heart chakra. This is the fourth of the major energy centres which forms a bridge between the lower and upper chakras. It links our physical reality with our spiritual development. Read on to find out more about its characteristics, some…

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Solar Plexus Chakra Healing

Yellow flower representing the solar plexus chakra

The third of the major chakras is the solar plexus or navel chakra. As with all the articles in this series, as you read on you will learn about this energy centre’s characteristics, how it affects us, signs of a balanced / unbalanced chakra and some simple steps you can…

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The Sacral Chakra or Svadhisthana

Hopefully you’ve read the first in this series about the chakras and their meanings, and are on the way to having a well-balanced root chakra. When the energy is flowing freely in this first chakra, you will have a good foundation upon which to heal and balance the remaining 6…

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The Base or Root Chakra

Red four-petal lotus representing the base or root chakra

The 7 major chakras are energy centres located from the bottom of the spine to the crown of the head, forming a vertical line. They each have their own characteristics and meanings. In this post we will be looking at the first of these energy centres – known as the…

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