The Chakra system

The 7 Chakras are the energy centers in our body in which energy flows through. Blocked energy in our 7 Chakras can often lead to illness so it's important to understand what each Chakra represents and what we can do to keep this energy flowing freely,

Root Chakra - Represents our foundation and feeling of being grounded.

• Location: Base of spine in tailbone area.

• Emotional issues: Survival issues such as financial independence, money, and food.

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2. Sacral Chakra - Our connection and ability to accept others and new experiences.

• Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel and 2 inches in.

• Emotional issues: Sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, sexuality.

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3. Solar Plexus Chakra - Our ability to be confident and in-control of our lives.

• Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area.

• Emotional issues: Self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem.

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4. Heart Chakra - Our ability to love.

• Location: Center of chest just above heart.

• Emotional issues: Love, joy, inner peace.

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5. Throat Chakra - Our ability to communicate.

• Location: Throat.

• Emotional issues: Communication, self-expression of feelings, the truth.

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6. Third Eye Chakra - Our ability to focus on and see the big picture.

• Location: Forehead between the eyes. (Also called the Brow Chakra)

• Emotional issues: Intuition, imagination, wisdom, ability to think and make decisions.

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7. Crown Chakra - The highest Chakra represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually.

• Location: The very top of the head.

• Emotional issues: Inner and outer beauty, our connection to spirituality, pure bliss.

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