Chakras

Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) I understand
Color: Violet or White
Crystal: Amethyst, Ametrine, Clear Quartz, Lepidolite
Represents: Higher consciousness and your connection the to Divine
Imbalanced: cynicism, no respect for what is sacred, closed-mindedness, a disconnection with Spirit
Physical Symptoms: Headaches, Insomnia, anxiety, depression, chronic tiredness
Bijha mantra sound: OM
Asana: Warrior I
Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) I see
Color: Indigo
Crystal: Azurite, Lapis Lazuli, Iolite, Moldavite
Represents: Intuition, foresight and is driven by openness and imagination
Imbalanced: Lack of direction, lack of clarity, pessimism, self pity, sleeplessness
Physical Symptoms: Allergies, sinus
Bijha mantra sound: OM
Asana: Child’s Pose
Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) I speak
Color: Blue
Crystal: Sodalite, Blue Lace Agate, Turquoise
Represents: Communication, expression, speaking clearly and effectively
Imbalanced: Critical of self and others, unable to express yourself, dishonesty, withdrawn
Physical Symptoms: Allergies, sinus
Bijha mantra sound: HAM (pronounced HOM)
Asana: Cow Pose
Heart Chakra (Anahata) I love
Color: Pink or Green
Crystal: Rose Quartz, Imperial Jasper, Malachite
Represents: Love, self-love and governs our relationships
Imbalanced: Over protective, sadness, emotional abuse, greed, fear of love, lack self-discipline, difficulty in relationships
Physical Symptoms: Circulation Problems, Asthma, Disorders of the heart, lungs, breasts, shortness of breath, immune system deficiency
Bijha mantra sound: YAM (pronounced YOM)
Asana: Cobra Pose
Solar Plexus (Manipura) I do
Color: Yellow
Crystal: Tigers Eye, Yellow Calcite, Citrine, Amber
Represents: Self-esteem, will-power, pleasure and personal responsibility
Imbalanced: Low self esteem, lack of trust, emotional instability, materialism, controlling, manipulative tendencies
Physical Symptoms: Eating disorders, digestive disorders, hypoglycemia, diabetes, muscle spasms, pancreas, liver, gall bladder
Bijha mantra sound: RAM (pronounced ROM)
Asana: Twists
Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) I feel
Color: Orange
Crystal: Goldstone, Carnelian, Coral, Amber Resin
Represents: Creative and sexual energies
Imbalanced: Repressed creativity, withheld intimacy, emotional isolation, deadened senses, jealousy, addictions, pride
Physical Symptoms: Sexual dysfunction, Menstrual difficulties, lower back pain, urinary issues
Bijha mantra sound: VAM (pronounced VOM)
Asana: Bridge Pose
Root Chakra (Muladhara) I am
Color: Red
Crystal: Obsidian, Jet, Hematite, Garnet, Ruby
Represents: Foundation on which we build our lives, representing safety, security and stability
Imbalanced: Financial Instability, Ungrounded, Obsessive Compulsive, Anxiety
Physical Symptoms: Disorders of large intestine, bones and teeth, legs, feet, knees and spine, eating disorders
Bijha mantra sound: LAM (pronounced LOM)
Asana: Goddess Pose