MulaDhara is the Root Chakra located at the base of the spinal column.
Petals-4
Color-Red
Planet- Saturn
Element- Earth
Archetype-Mother
Animals-Elephant
Gemstones-Garnet, Hematite, Bloodstone
Food-Protein and Meats
Endocrine Gland-Adrenals
Emotion-Security, Fear
Sense Organ-Nose
Sense-Smell
Main Issue-Survival
Principle-Gravity
Property-Contraction
Right- To Have
Goals-Grounding, Prosperity, Stability, Physical Health
Biological Function-Elimination
Yoga Path- Hatha Yoga
SvadhishThana is the Sacral Chakra Located at the Groin area.
Petals-6
Color-Orange
Planet-Moon
Element-Water
Archetype-Lover
Animals-Fish, Sea Serpent
Gemstones_Coral, Carnelian
Foods-Liquids
Endocrine Gland-Gonads
Emotion- Passion, Guilt
Sense Organ-Tongue
Sense-Taste
Main Issue-Sexuality, Emotions
Principle-Attraction of Opposites
Property-Connection
Right- To Feel
Goals-Fluidity of Movement, Pleasure, Connection
Biological Function-Reproduction
Yoga Path-Tantra Yoga
ManiPura is the Naval Chakra located at the Solar Plexus.
Petals-10
Color-Yellow
Planet-Mars/Sun
Element-Fire
Archetype-Magician
Animals-Ram, Lion
Gemstones-Topaz, Amber
Foods-Complex Carbohydrates
Endocrine Gland-Pancreas
Emotion-Confidence, Shame
Sense organ-Eyes
Sense-Sight
Main Issue-Power, Energy
Principle-Combustion
Property-Expansion
Right-To Act
Goals-Strength of Will, Vitality, Purpose, Effectiveness
Biological Function-Digestion
Yoga Path-Karma Yoga
AnaHata is the Heart Chakra and is located Near the Heart.
Petals-12
Color-Green
Planet-Venus
Element-Air
Archetype-Healer
Animals-Antelope, Dove
Gemstones-Emerald, Rose Quartz
Foods-Vegetables
Endocrine Gland-Thymus
Emotion-Love, Grief
Sense Organ-Skin
Sense-Touch
Main Issue-Love, Relationships
Principle-Equilibrium
Property-Balance
Right-To Love
Goals-Balance in Relationships, Compassion, Self Acceptance
Biological Function-Respiration
Yoga Path-Bhakti Yoga
VisuDdha is the Throat Chakra and is located near the Throat.
Petals-16
Color-Bright Blue
Planet-Mercury
Element-Sound
Archetype-Messenger
Animals-White Elephant
Gemstones-Turquoise
Foods-Fruit
Endocrine Gland-Thyroid
Emotion-Inspiration, Repression
Sense Organ-Ears
Sense-Hearing
Main Issues-Communication
Principle-Sympathetic Vibration
Property-Resonance
Right-To Speak
Goals-Harmony, Creativity, Communication, Resonance
Biological Function-Assimilation
Yoga Path-Mantra Yoga
Anja is the "Third Eye" Chakra and is located near the Forehead.
Petals-2
Color-Indigo
Planet-Neptune
Element-Light
Archetype-Visionary
Animals-Owl, Butterfly
Gemstones-Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Some Quartz
Foods-Mind/Conscious Altering
Endocrine Gland-Pineal
Emotion-Imagination, Illusion
Main Issues-Insight, Vision, Imagination
Principle-Luminescence
Property-Radiance
Right-To See
Goals-Ability to Perceive Patterns, To See That Which is Beyond
Biological Function-Recognition
Yoga Path-Yantra Yoga
SahasRara is the Crown Chakra and is located near the tip of your Head.
Petals-1,000
Color-Violet
Planet-Uranus
Element-Thought
Archetype-Wise One
Animals-Ox, Bull
Gemstones-Amethyst, Diamond
Food- None (Fasting)
Endocrine Gland-Pituitary
Emotion-Understanding, Attachment
Main Issues-Understanding, Enlightenment, Connection with the Living Collective
Principle-Consciousness
Property-Awareness
Right-To Know
Goals-Expanding Consciousness, Cosmic Awareness, Finding Truth
Biological Function-Comprehension
Yoga Path-Jnana Yoga