<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.

Third-Eye Chakra

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The Third Eye Chakra Or Brow Chakra