7 Chakras in a human

7 Chakras of the human body

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As a common fact, this COVID period is being a stressful time for all of us. The outbreak has landed us in disturbing situations mentally and physically. It is normal to feel stressed when we get locked up in our rooms due to the lockdown and the fear of spread.

While surfing through the internet, I recently came across something called the "Chakras" and the significance to keep them calm. I was initially confused but was later enlightened through some scholarly articles that, Chakra balancing is an excellent way to strike a balance between our mind, body, and health. Interestingly, It ensures the energy flow harmoniously through the body. 

All the Chakras play distinctly different roles, from feeling grounded and relaxed to focus on overall well-being. They run from the tail end of your spinal cord to the top of your head. The word "Chakra" literally translates in Sanskrit to a "wheel" and symbolizes the energy flow in our bodies. Each chakra is associated with a particular body part and its proper functioning.

According to Yoga, there are seven major Chakras. Performing certain Yogasanas helps in relieving the tension of these chakras. Here is a look at the location of the 7 chakras in our body and their functions! 

1. The Root Chakra

Residing at the base of the spine, the red-colored, Root chakra is the first among the seven. With its feminine nature, this chakra's role is to connect your body, mind, and soul to the Earth. It builds a form of connection between us and mother Earth.

2. The Sacral Chakra

Below the belly button, this chakra is connected to our lymphatic systems and is responsible for expressing our emotions. The color associated with the chakra is orange.

3. The Solar plexus Chakra

Associated with self-confidence, self-discipline, and wisdom is this third chakra. This is located below the rib cage in the naval region. With a yellowish color, the solar plexus chakra is responsible for all your gut feelings.

4. The Heart Chakra

Also called the Anahata, meaning, the unstruck sound in Sanskrit. It is the fourth Chakra and is the center of energy, located in the channel of the spine which is close to our heart. This deals with our emotions, relationships, and, self-acceptance. The color of the heart chakra is green.

5. The Throat Chakra

Placed right above the heart, the Throat chakra is blue-colored. This fifth chakra is responsible for us, being creative and voicing out our honest opinions.

6. The Third eye Chakra

The sixth chakra loosely translates to, "beyond wisdom." Located between the eyebrows, it is responsible for garnering information about yourself and beyond the materialistic world. Its color is indigo.

7. The Crown Chakra

The violet-colored seventh chakra is associated with the direct connection to God and consciousness. It isn't humanly possible to get hold of balancing this chakra. But balancing this will help you gain insight into yourself and the balance of your other chakras.