Root Chakra
Sanskrit Name Muladhara Chakra
Color Ruby Red
Symbol Lotus flower with four petals, representing a strong foundation
Element Earth
Verb To be
Location Base of the spine in the area of the perineum
Gland Adrenal glands
Sense Smell
Mantra Lam
Legs and feet, knees, hips and the skeletal system, bones,
Physical Body
lower digestive functions, excretory functions, teeth, anus,
Areas Governed
prostate, adrenals, kidneys, and sexual activity.
Emotions
Physical survival, the primal instincts, feelings of fight or flight
Governed
Gemstones Ruby, garnet, coral, and bloodstone
Food Pomegranate, Apple, Strawberries, Raspberries
Essential Oils Oil of clove, cypress, marjoram, cedar, and myrrh
To feel safe and secure in this physical world and to satisfy our
Lessons to Learn
basic needs.
Sacral Chakra
Sanskrit Name Swadhisthana Chakra
Color Orange
Symbol A lotus flower with six petals
Element Water
Verb To feel
In the lower abdomen, between the waist and the pubic bone,
Location
about two inches below the navel
Gland Gonads
Sense Taste
Mantra Vam
Reproductive and sexual organs, sacral vertebrae, stomach,
Physical Body
liver, gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, the upper
Areas Governed
intestines, spleen, and the auto immune system.
Emotions Sensuality and sexual energy, self-acceptance, intimacy,
Governed pleasure, our emotional nature and personal relationships.
Gemstones Aventurine, citrine and carnelian
Food Water, juices, Carrot, Orange, melon, Papaya
Essential Oils Sandalwood, ylang ylang
To bond with others in an emotionally healthy way and to
Lessons to Learn
express our creativity freely
Solar Plexus Chakra
Sanskrit Name Manipura chakra
Color Yellow
Symbol A Lotus with 10 petals
Element Fire
Verb To Act or To Do
Location Near the Navel
Gland Pancreas
Sense Sight
Mantra Ram
Physical Body Pancreas, kidney, liver, stomach, small intestines, spleen,
Areas Governed adrenals, gall bladder
Emotions Mental acuity, vitality, desire, sense of identity and sense of
Governed belonging, will, power, ego.
Gemstones Topaz, calcite and citrine
Food Banana, pineapple, corn, lemon
Essential Oils Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint, Chamomile
To fully experience who we are without fear or a need to
Lessons to Learn
control.
Heart Chakra
Sanskrit Name Anahata Chakra
Color Soft green or sometimes pink
Symbol A lotus flower with twelve petals
Element Air
Verb To love
Location In the center of the chest, near the heart
Gland Thymus
Sense Touch
Mantra Yam
Thymus, heart, lungs and diaphragm, circulatory system, rib
Physical Body
cage, thoracic vertebrae, breasts, esophagus, shoulders, arms
Areas Governed
and hands
Emotions Love and compassion, healing, relationships, hope, trust,
Governed forgiveness, compassion
Gemstones Jade, aventurine, rose quartz, rhodochrosite
Food Spinach, lettuce, all green vegetables, amla
Essential Oils Jasmine, lavender, and marjoram
To feel compassion and connectedness, both with ourselves and
Lessons to Learn
others
Throat Chakra
Sanskrit Name Vishudha Chakra
Color Blue
Symbol A lotus flower with sixteen petals
Element Sound
Verb To speak
Location At the base of the throat
Gland Thyroid gland
Sense Hearing
Mantra Ham
Thyroid gland, throat, ears, parathyroid gland, trachea, neck
Physical Body
and shoulders, esophagus, vocal cords, cervical vertebrae of the
Areas Governed
spine, mouth, teeth and gums
Emotions Self expression, creativity, communication, self knowledge,
Governed faith, trustfulness, honesty; connected to our career.
Gemstones Lapis, turquoise, azurite, blue topaz
Food Pears, Peaches, Apricots
Essential Oils Frankincense, eucalyptus
To speak the truth and to be heard, to hear the truth from
Lessons to Learn
others
Third Eye Chakra
Sanskrit Name Ajna Chakra
Color Indigo
Symbol A lotus flower with two large white petals
Element Light (some references say Time)
Verb To see
Location In the middle of the forehead, between and above the eyes
Gland Pineal and to some extent the pituitary
Sense Sixth sense or higher mind
Mantra Aum
Physical Body Pineal gland, pituitary gland, brain, nose, eyes, ears,
Areas Governed neurological system
Emotions
Intuition, insight, imagination, ESP
Governed
Gemstones Amethyst, moonstone
Food Raisins, grapes, figs
Essential Oils Jasmine and mint
To use intuition and insight instead of judgement based on the
Lessons to Learn
physical senses
Crown Chakra
Sanskrit Name Sahasrara Chakra
Color Violet
Symbol A lotus flower with 1000 petals
Element Cosmic energy or thought
Verb To know
Location Top of the head
Gland Pituitary and to some extent Pineal
Sense None. Beyond sensory
Mantra Silence
Physical Body Pituitary and pineal glands, brain, hormone system, nervous
Areas Governed system, top of head
Emotions Peace, understanding and knowledge, enlightenment, conscious
Governed awareness, divinity
Gemstones Clear quartz, white jade, diamonds
Food
Essential Oils Lotus
Lessons to Learn Divine meaning of life
