According to Buddhist belief, chakras are energy points in our bodies responsible for our mental and instinctual abilities.
These energy points can be stimulated through processes such as meditation, and their activation is linked with well-being, according to Buddhist beliefs.
The degree to which each chakra is activated or open, can vary and achieving full balance is necessary for the optimum mental and physical balance and health.
Each chakra is responsible for a different aspect of our psyche or body, so ensuring that they are all in a healthy balance is crucial to maintain well-being across all areas of our life.
The topic is vast and covered in many books, but below is a very brief description of what different chakras represent.
The Root chakra (red), located at the base of the spine, represents our feeling of being grounded and is linked with financial independence, money and physical illnesses such as obesity and sexual organs.
The Sakral Chakra (orange) is located in the abdomen area and relates to our abundance and pleasure.
The Solar Plexus Chakra (yellow), sits in the stomach area and is linked with self-worth and self-confidence. Inactivated can lead to problems with indigestion, liver problems and food allergies.
The Heart Chakra (green), is located in the middle of the chest where the heart is. It’s our center for love, compassion and spirituality. It connects the body with the spirit.
The Throat Chakra (blue) represents our ability to communicate and is important for self-expression and unlocking creativity.
The Third Eye Chakra (indigo) sits in our forehead, between the eyes. Its importance is linked with intuition, wisdom and the ability to see the big picture.
The Crown Chakra (violet) is situated at the very top of the head and is our connection with spirituality and enlightenment.
Buddhist practitioners suggest that imbalanced or closed chakras can manifest in a human body as an illness and therefore it’s important to keep all of them in a healthy and optimal state.
This also means that by careful observation of our body and its condition, we can understand what areas in our life are imbalanced and require attention or improvement.
