The Self Love Yogi Podcast

Episode 46 – What Are Chakras? Chakras 101


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What are chakras? Learn about what chakras are, and the different 7 main energy centers.



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What IS a chakra?



In short, chakras are “each of the centers of spiritual power in the human body, usually considered to be seven in number.” So basically, we have 7 main energy centers in the body (there are much more, but typically we work with the main 7). 



And in order to have peace and alignment in our lives, we can actually focus on balancing these energy centers.



The 7 chakras and signs they may be out of alignment:



Root Chakra (muladhara in sanskrit)



The root chakra sits at the base of the spine and it is represented by the color red. It dictates our ability to feel grounded and safe. 5 signs the root chakra may be out of alignment are:



* Increased anxiety and/or depression* Lack of self confidence* Money troubles* Lower back pain* Feeling unsafe/ungrounded



Sacral Chakra (svadisthana in sanskrit)



The sacral chakra sits in the pelvic bowl and it is represented by the color orange. It dictates our ability to experience pleasure and create. 5 signs the sacral chakra may be out of alignment are:



* Fear of pleasure* Lack of creativity * Fatigue or low libido* Detachment/checking out* Pelvic pain



Solar Plexus Chakra (
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The Self Love Yogi PodcastBy Jen Haddix