What is the Root Chakra?

Think about the idea of being rooted in something and you think of strength and security. Like a tree with strong roots can nourish itself as it grows and also withstand the unexpected storm. When we go back to our roots we return to a place of safety and comfort,...

The Solar Plexus Chakra

The Manipura, or Solar Plexus Chakra, is located just above the navel. If you place your hand on your belly a couple of inches above your belly button, that is where this chakra resides. The color yellow and the element of fire are associated with this energy center....

Using Carnelian for the Sacral Chakra

Carnelian is a beautiful stone, and it also has a lot of very special lore attached to its history. Since ancient times, it has been important to human communities and was once believed to have the power to protect the dead as they made their journeys to the...

The Heart Chakra

The fourth chakra is the Heart Chakra, often called the Anahata. This chakra is not located where the physical heart is found, but rather in the chest’s very center. The chakras run centrally along the body. We often refer to our hearts in everyday life. We say things...

What does the Throat Chakra Do?

The Throat Chakra, or Vishuddha as it is named in Hindu, is the fifth chakra. It is located in the throat, as you might expect. If you place your hand in the center of your neck, over your throat, this is where the fifth chakra is found. Communication and expression...