In Sanskrit, the word “chakra” translates to “disk” or “wheel” which refers to the main energy centers of the body. Each of these centers are located at important nerve bundles or major organs in the body, as well as where we experience emotional or spiritual energy. The chakra system originated in India in the Vedas, the earliest Sanskrit literary records and scriptures of Hinduism dated back to 1500 to 500 BC. Within the chakras is ‘the prana’ which is the healing energy that surrounds us, is within us and drives us. When a chakra becomes blocked or imbalanced, the corresponding area of the body, mind, spirit or emotional being does the same. Using crystals to rebalance and clear blockages aids in realigning your chakras.
the 1st chakra located at the base of the spine
Associated with the kidneys and adrenal glands
Focus: survival, stability, grounding, encourages you to be more realistic.
Stones: (Purple, Red, Brown and Black) Garnet, Red Jasper, Ruby, Obsidian, Smoky Quartz, Tourmaline, Bloodstone, Hematite
The 2nd chakra, located below the navel
Focus: creativity, sexuality and reproduction
Stones: (Oranges) Carnelian, Orange Calcite, Peach Moonstone
The 3rd chakra, located at solar plexus, below breast bone
Focus: ambition, personal power, protection. It is also related to our connection with the universe.
Stones: (Yellows) Tigers Eye, Amber, Citrine
The 4th Chakra, located in the center of the chest
Focus: love, compassion, emotional balance, and a reminder that the feeling of love can overcome any negative thought
Stones: (Greens and Pinks) Aventurine, Fluorite, Jade, Malachite, Emerald, Rose Quartz, Rhodonite, Unakite, Lepidolite, Morganite, Pink/Rubellite Tourmaline, Chrysoprase
The 5th chakra, located at the neck above collar bone
Focus: Communication center, expression, divine guidance.
Stones: (Blues, and Teal) Turquoise, Blue Lace, Aquamarine, Celestite, Angelite, Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Blue Calcite, Kyanite, Blue Chalcedony, Amazonite
The 6th chakra, located centered above eyebrows, at medulla
Focus: assists with the ability to visualize, intuition, light.
Stones: (Indigo) Lapis, Sodalite, Apatite, Sapphire
The 7th chakra, located at the top of the head
Focus: Enlightenment, energy, perfection
Stones: (Violet and Golden-white) Amethyst, Apophyllite, Howlite, Clear Quartz, Selenite, Hemimorphite, Lepidolite, Topaz