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Root Chakra.
- The Muladhara, or root chakra, represents our foundation.
- On the human body, it sits at the base of the spine and gives us the feeling of being grounded.
- When the root chakra is open, we feel confident in our ability to withstand challenges and stand on our own two feet.
- Location: Base of spine, in tailbone area
- What it controls: Survival issues such as financial independence, money, and food
- Mantra: "I can't grow from an unsteady foundation."
- Color: Red
- Element: Earth
- Stone: Hematite
- Yoga pose: Warrior I
- Solar Plexus Chakra When it develops: 1-7 years old.
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Sacral Chakra
- The Swadhisthana, or sacral chakra, helps inform how we relate to our emotions and the emotions of others.
- It also governs creativity and sexual energy. Those with a blocked sacral chakra could feel a lack of control in their lives.
- Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel
- What it controls: Your sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, and sexuality
- Mantra: "I always honor others but not before myself."
- Color: Orange
- Element: Water
- Stone: Tiger's Eye
- Yoga pose: Bound Angle Pose
- When it develops: 8-14 years old
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Solar Plexus Chakra
- The third chakra, the solar plexus chakra, speaks to your ability to be confident and in control of your life.
- Think back to the last time you had butterflies or felt a pit in the stomach: That's the Manipura chakra at work.
- Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area
- What it controls: Self-worth, self-confidence, and self-esteem
- Mantra: "Self-love starts when I accept all parts of myself."
- Color: Yellow
- Element: Fire
- Stone: Amber
- Yoga pose: Boat Pose
- When it develops: 15-21 years old
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Heart Chakra
- The Anahata, or heart chakra, is the bridge between the lower chakras (associated with materiality) and the upper chakras (associated with spirituality).
- As the name suggests, this chakra can influence our ability to give and receive love—from others and ourselves.
- Location: Center of chest, just above the heart
- What it controls: Love, joy, and inner peace
- Mantra: "When I love myself, loving others comes easily."
- Color: Green
- Element: Air
- Stone: Rose Quartz
- Yoga pose: Camel Pose
- When it develops: 21-28 years old
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Throat Chakra
- The Vishuddha, or throat chakra, gives voice to the heart chakra and controls our ability to communicate our personal power.
- When it's functioning at full capacity, it allows us to express ourselves truly and clearly.
- Location: Throat
- What it controls: Communication, self-expression, and truth
- Mantra: "I speak my truth, always."
- Color: Light Blue/Turquoise
- Element: Sound/Music
- Stone: Aquamarine
- Yoga pose: Fish Pose
- When it develops: 29-35 years old
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Third-Eye Chakra
- As we move up the body, we're getting closer to communion with the divine. The Anja, or third-eye chakra, controls our ability to see the big picture and connect to intuition.
- Think of it as the eye of the soul: It registers information beyond the surface level.
- Location: Forehead between the eyes (also called the Brow Chakra)
- What it controls: Intuition, imagination, and wisdom
- Mantra: "I am open to exploring what cannot be seen."
- Color: Dark Blue/Purple
- Element: Light
- Stone: Amethyst
- Yoga pose: Child's Pose
- When it develops: 36-42 years old
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Crown Chakra
- The Sahasrara, or crown chakra, the highest chakra, sits at the crown of the head and represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually.
- When you fully open your crown chakra—something very few people ever do!—you're able to access a higher consciousness.
- Location: The very top of the head
- What it controls: Inner and outer beauty, spiritual connection
- Lesson: "I am a vessel for love and light."
- Color: Violet/White
- Element: Divine Consciousness
- Stone: Clear quartz
- Yoga pose: Headstand
- When it develops: 43-49 years old
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