<ul><li>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.</li><li> Think of it as the eye of the soul: It registers information beyond the surface level. </li><li> Location: Forehead between the eyes (also called the Brow Chakra)</li><li> What it controls: Intuition, imagination, and wisdom</li><li> Mantra: "I am open to exploring what cannot be seen."</li><li> Color: Dark Blue/Purple</li><li> Element: Light</li><li> Stone: Amethyst</li><li> Yoga pose: Child's Pose</li><li> When it develops: 36-42 years old</li></ul>

Third-Eye Chakra

<ul><li>The Anahata, or heart chakra, is the bridge between the lower chakras (associated with materiality) and the upper chakras (associated with spirituality). </li><li>As the name suggests, this chakra can influence our ability to give and receive love—from others and ourselves. </li><li> Location: Center of chest, just above the heart</li><li> What it controls: Love, joy, and inner peace</li><li> Mantra: "When I love myself, loving others comes easily."</li><li> Color: Green</li><li> Element: Air</li><li> Stone: Rose Quartz</li><li> Yoga pose: Camel Pose</li><li> When it develops: 21-28 years old</li></ul>

Heart Chakra

<ul><li>The Vishuddha, or throat chakra, gives voice to the heart chakra and controls our ability to communicate our personal power.</li><li> When it's functioning at full capacity, it allows us to express ourselves truly and clearly. </li><li> Location: Throat</li><li> What it controls: Communication, self-expression, and truth</li><li> Mantra: "I speak my truth, always."</li><li> Color: Light Blue/Turquoise</li><li> Element: Sound/Music</li><li> Stone: Aquamarine</li><li> Yoga pose: Fish Pose</li><li> When it develops: 29-35 years old</li></ul>

Throat Chakra 

<ul><li>The Swadhisthana, or sacral chakra, helps inform how we relate to our emotions and the emotions of others.</li><li> It also governs creativity and sexual energy. Those with a blocked sacral chakra could feel a lack of control in their lives.</li><li> Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel</li><li> What it controls: Your sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, and sexuality</li><li> Mantra: "I always honor others but not before myself."</li><li> Color: Orange</li><li> Element: Water</li><li> Stone: Tiger's Eye</li><li> Yoga pose: Bound Angle Pose</li><li> When it develops: 8-14 years old</li></ul>

Sacral Chakra

<ul><li>The Sahasrara, or crown chakra, the highest chakra, sits at the crown of the head and represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually.</li><li> When you fully open your crown chakra—something very few people ever do!—you're able to access a higher consciousness.</li><li> Location: The very top of the head</li><li> What it controls: Inner and outer beauty, spiritual connection</li><li> Lesson: "I am a vessel for love and light."</li><li> Color: Violet/White</li><li> Element: Divine Consciousness</li><li> Stone: Clear quartz</li><li> Yoga pose: Headstand</li><li> When it develops: 43-49 years old</li></ul>

Crown Chakra

<ul><li>The Muladhara, or root chakra, represents our foundation.</li><li> On the human body, it sits at the base of the spine and gives us the feeling of being grounded.</li><li> When the root chakra is open, we feel confident in our ability to withstand challenges and stand on our own two feet. </li><li> Location: Base of spine, in tailbone area</li><li> What it controls: Survival issues such as financial independence, money, and food</li><li> Mantra: "I can't grow from an unsteady foundation."</li><li> Color: Red</li><li> Element: Earth</li><li> Stone: Hematite</li><li> Yoga pose: Warrior I</li><li>Solar Plexus Chakra When it develops: 1-7 years old. </li></ul>

Root Chakra. 

<ul><li>The third chakra, the solar plexus chakra, speaks to your ability to be confident and in control of your life.</li><li> Think back to the last time you had butterflies or felt a pit in the stomach: That's the Manipura chakra at work. </li><li> Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area</li><li> What it controls: Self-worth, self-confidence, and self-esteem</li><li> Mantra: "Self-love starts when I accept all parts of myself."</li><li> Color: Yellow</li><li> Element: Fire</li><li> Stone: Amber</li><li> Yoga pose: Boat Pose</li><li> When it develops: 15-21 years old</li></ul>

Solar Plexus Chakra

The 7 chakras are the energy centers of the body. Here, we introduce each one—where it is on the body, what it stands for, and what it means to open it.

Throat Chakra

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