How Many Chakras Are There, Really?

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Many people have been asking the question of how many chakras are there, really? To my knowledge, there are 114 inside the human body and two are outside. But it is best to only focus on the 7 foundational chakras or you will end up getting overloaded with too much information.

As a journeyman electrician, which a bachelor’s degree in science, I have always been fascinated with the laws of energy and the power it provides our planet.

I ended up shifting my studies from buildings and power plants to the amazing life force energy which lives in our very own body.

Over three years ago I began my spiritual journey implementing a strict yoga and meditation practice twice a day, which later led to my discovery of this divine which has been locked deep inside me.

The Flow of Energy in Our Body

It began merely with a tingling sensation throughout my body, shifting from my head to my toes, to my hands, heart, and throat. It never was consistent.

This energy seemed to bounce around randomly, traveling throughout my nervous system to different areas of my body.

After that moment, I was hooked. Since then I have devoted my life to researching and teaching about the spiritual and metaphysical power we all possess, which has been buried deep in the pit of our being.

The funny thing is, God gave us all a gift and put it in a place where no one would ever look. That is beneath the surface of our own skin.

7 Major Chakras and Their Meaning

Chakras are talked about in many different religions in the words of parables because not too many people’s minds can comprehend this concept. A chakra is a vortex of energy located at the base of your spine and ascending towards the crown of your head.

Here is a list of the 7 major chakras with their meaning and how you can balance them (1).

1 – The Root Chakra

The root chakra is red and is located at the base of your spine and its natural elements of mother earth. In Sanskrit, it is called the Muladhara Chakra, which is means the base or root support.

This chakra is the foundation of it all and represents our connection with mother earth. From having a well-balanced root chakra, you will become grounded, feel a sense of security, survival instincts, and emotional stability.

Here is a list of ways to balance and heal your root chakra:

1. Yoga tree, mountain, child, warrior one poses
2. Spend time in nature, work in a garden, plant flowers, and walking barefooted in the grass
3. Meditation and visualization combined with chanting (focus on your root chakra for a couple of minutes seeing a red flower opening while sending the soothing vibrations the chant of ahhh mmmm or ohhh mmmm)
4. Energy healing with high vibrational elements of essential oils with earthy aromas such as thyme, cypress, myrrh, frankincense, pine, grapefruit, vetiver
5. Energy healing with high vibrational elements of stones such as blood-stone, hematite, black tourmaline, red jasper, onyx
6. Red rich foods, hot spices, red meat, raw vegetables, apples
7. Affirmations: I am rock-solid, I am grounded, I am rooted, I am secure, I am safe, I am at peace

2 – The Sacral Chakra

The sacral chakra is orange and is in the lower abdomen, naval, and in your hips. Its natural element is water. In Sanskrit, it is called Svadhisthana Chakra which means one’s dwelling.

This chakra has a connection to your sexuality, creativity, imagination, abundance, your drive to succeed, and bring joy. This is where your emotions, pleasures, and desires come from.

By having a well-balanced sacral chakra, you will feel more passionate and alive. You will be able to have better relationships, more intimate, imaginative, and creative.

Here is a list of ways to balance and heal your sacral chakra:

1. Yoga triangle, cobra, pigeon, and goddess poses
2. Let your imagination run wild and be creative
3. Meditation and visualization combined with chanting (focus on your sacral chakra for a couple of minutes seeing an orange flower opening while sending the soothing vibrations the chant of ahhh mmmm or ohhh mmmm)
4. Energy healing with high vibrational elements essential oils such as sandalwood, clary sage, cardamom, cinnamon bark, and jasmine
5. Energy healing with high vibrational elements of stones such as amber, carnelian, fluorite, tigers iron, tigers eye, and vanadinite
6. Orange foods, carrots, oranges, sweet potatoes, orange peppers
7. Affirmations: I am open and receptive to pleasure and joy, I am sensual, I am trusting, I am passionate, I am comfortable in my body.

3 – The Solar Plexus Chakra

The solar plexus chakra is yellow in color and located upper abdomen while its natural element is fire. In Sanskrit it is called Manipura which means the shining gem.

This chakra has a connection with your self-worth, self-esteem, confidence, motivation, and even your personality. When your solar plexus chakra is well balanced your willpower energy to transcend.

This will give you the motivation towards breaking the chains which bind you, allowing you to take your life back and live a life full.

Here is a list of ways to heal your solar plexus chakra:

1. Yoga boat pose, seated spinal twist
2. Spend time in the sun
3. Get out of your comfort zone and try something new
4. Meditation and visualization combined with chanting (focus on your solar plexus for a couple of minutes, seeing a yellow flower opening while sending the soothing vibrations with the chant of ahhh mmmm or ohhh mmmm)
5. Energy healing with high vibrational elements of essential oils such as cedarwood, lavender, and rosemary
6. Energy healing with high vibrational elements of stones such as tiger’s eye, ametrine, amber, citrine, yellow jasper, and topaz
7. Yellow foods, bananas, pineapple, breads and grains, squash
8. Affirmations: I am powerful, I am confident

4 – The Heart Chakra

The heart chakra is green and located in the center of the chest its natural element is air. In Sanskrit is called Anahata, which is translated into unbeaten.

This implies that even though you experience past emotional pain, you will persevere.  This chakra has a connection with love, sympathy, compassion, integrity, gratitude, and forgiveness.

Your heart chakra is the bridge between the lower chakras connected to the earthly elements and the higher chakras connected to the etheric elements.

When your heart chakra is well balanced, you will have the ability to love people no matter what their flaws are and be more forgiving. This is our connection with other human beings, allowing us to live a life full of kindness and generosity.

Here is a list of ways to heal and balance your heart chakra:

1. Yoga camel, cobra poses
2. Deep breathing and physical activities
3. Volunteer
4. Practice the art of giving and gratitude
5. Meditation and visualization combined with chanting (focus on your heart for a couple of minutes seeing a green flower opening while sending the soothing vibrations with the chant of ahhh mmmm or ohhh mmmm)
6. Energy healing with high vibrational elements of essential oils such as lime, spearmint, geranium, copaiba, rose
7. Energy healing with high vibrational elements of stones such as rose quartz, tourmaline, ruby, peridot, jade, green aventurine
8. Green foods, kiwi, green apple, broccoli, green tea
9. Affirmations: I am loving, I am open and receptive to be loved, I am loving to myself and other human beings; I am thankful

5 – The Throat Chakra

The throat chakra is blue and located in the neck and its natural elements, ether or space. In Sanskrit it is called vishuddha which is translated into especially pure.

The throat chakra is connected to your voice and how you express yourself. If your lower chakras are out of balance your fire, passion, and or confidence in the way you express yourself will be limited.

Here is a list of ways to heal and balance your throat chakra:

1. Yoga child, upward plank, bridge, plow poses
2. Deep breathing
3. Singing
4. Public speaking
5. Being truthful
6. Meditation and visualization combined with chanting (focus on your throat for a couple of minutes, seeing a blue flower opening while sending the soothing vibrations with the chant of ahhh mmmm or ohhh mmmm)
7. Energy healing with high vibrational elements of essential oils such as blue tansy, cypress, roman chamomile, rosemary, peppermint
8. Energy healing with high vibrational elements of stones such as lapis lazuli, blue tansy, turquoise, blue kyanite, blue topaz, angelite, amazonite
9. Blue foods, blueberries, black berries, plums, coconut water, honey, lemon, chamomile, and peppermint tea
10. Affirmations: I am honest, I am creative, I am passionate, I am authentic, I am real

6 – The Third Eye Chakra

The third eye chakra is purple and located between your eyebrows and its natural elements ether or space. In Sanskrit it is called anja which translates into perceiving.

This chakra is the link between the natural world and the spiritual world.

After you have a strong foundation of balanced chakras below the third eye, you are more likely to open the gates to the heavens.

This is when you will be able to perceive through the eyes of the divine giving you more wisdom, intuition, visions, and self-realization.

Here is a list of ways to heal and balance your third eye chakra:

1. Yoga downward-facing dog, supported head stand, child pose
2. Being mindful
3. Being present and living in the moment
4. Meditation and visualization combined with chanting (focus at a center point between your eyebrow for a couple of minutes seeing a purple flower opening while sending the soothing vibrations with the chant of ahhh mmmm or ohhh mmmm)
5. Energy healing with high vibrational elements of essential oils such as ylang ylang, clary sage, lavender, frankincense
6. Energy healing with high vibrational elements of stones such as amethyst, azurite, sapphire, lapis lazuli,
7. Purple foods, grapes, purple kale, eggplant, purple sweet potatoes, omega 3 rich foods such as salmon
8. Affirmations: I am spiritual, I am intuitive, I am open and receptive to my inner guidance, I am blissful

7 – Crown Chakra

The crown chakra is violet, white, and or clear in color and located at the crown of your head and its natural elements ether or space.

In Sanskrit it is called sahasrara which translates into a thousand petals. Chakras are like a ladder and as you climb this ladder, you reach higher states of consciousness.

But you can’t just skip past one and expect to rise to the top. Because you will fall without a solid foundation.

When you open this chakra, there will become a sense of enlightenment leaving your being in a state of momentary ecstasy. But without continual discipline and focus, this state may only last days, minutes, or even seconds.

Once you experience this feeling, you will become addicted to seeking more.

Here is a list of ways to heal and balance your crown chakra:

1. Yoga lotus, supported head stand, reclining bound angel, tree pose
2. Being mindful
3. Being present and living in the moment
4. Being in nature
5. Meditation and visualization combined with chanting (focus at the crown of your head for a couple of minutes seeing a white flower opening while sending the soothing vibrations with the chant of ahhh mmmm or ohhh mmmm)
6. Energy healing with high vibrational elements of essential oils such as rosewood, sandalwood, frankincense
7. Energy healing with high vibrational elements of stones such as clear quartz, amethyst, diamond, serpentine
8. White foods, mushrooms, coconut, onion, ginger
9. Affirmations: I am spiritual, I am open to the divine, I am at peace, I am present

Build Your Temple on a Rock

So, when asked the question “how many chakras are there”, the answer can have many different answers. But the number 7 is the core foundation you must focus on in the beginning.

Chakras are the key to your vitality and until you have built your temple on a rock, you will constantly feel disconnected from your true self. This will take much discipline on your part but will be well worth it in the end.

Start by practicing being a good person and put other’s needs before yourself.

Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you.

Spend time in mother nature and learn how to live in the moment. Stop and actually smell the roses.

You must get comfortable in your own skin and realize that there is so much more to you than meets your eyes.

Take better care of your body by establishing yoga asanas.

Start eating pure foods. Meditate day and night and you will awaken to the truth and it will set you free.

“When the mind is calm, how quickly, how smoothly, how beautifully you will perceive everything.” Paramahansa Yogananda

Be well and soulful,

Brian Rodgers