Chakra Chart

Here's an extensive chakra chart showing you characteristics and attributes of each chakra.

This chakra chart indicates yoga poses for each chakra. These exercises balance and activate this and other chakra's. Click on them for more details.

• first chakra

• located at the base of the spine at the perinium area

• color is RED, spinning downward toward earth

• issues of the body and physical surroundings

• Related to the zodiac signs of Aquarius and Capricorn

• Associated with the planet Saturn

• emotions of fear and thoughts of lack and survival

• earth element

• bija mantra or seed letter vibration is lam

• deity is Brahma the creator

• second chakra

• located at the lower abdomen, below naval

• color is ORANGE, spinning outwardly from the lower naval and sacrum

• Related to the zodiac signs of Sagittarius and Pisces

• Associated with the planet Jupiter

• sexuality, intimacy and associated emotions; false knowledge

• water element

• bija mantra or seed letter vibration is vam

• deity is Vishnu

• third chakra

• located above the naval, below the breast bone

• color is YELLOW, spinning outwardly from the naval and middle back areas

• Related to the zodiac signs of Aries and Scorpio

• Associated with the planet Mars

• social roles, community, self esteem, shame, jealousy, desire, worldliness, fear

• fire element

• bija mantra or seed letter vibration is ram

• deity is Rudra. Fire consumes everything.

• fourth chakra

• located in the heart region and between the shoulder blades

• color is GREEN, spinning outwardly from the heart in all directions

• air element

• Related to the zodiac signs of Taurus and Libra

• Associated with the planet Venus
• bija mantra or seed letter vibration is yam

• deity is Isha. Love and wisdom.

There is an additional chakra just below the pericarp of the Anahata Chakra called Ananda-Kanda.

This is where mental worship of one's chosen deity should be performed.

• fifth chakra

• located at the throat and neck

• color is BLUE, spinning outwardly from the throat, sides, and back of neck

• "mixed-mind" - regret, indecision. Intuition, communication, discrimination

• Related to the zodiac signs of Gemini and Virgo

• Associated with the planet Mercury

• ether element [space]

• bija mantra or seed letter vibration is ham

• deity is Sadashiva and Shakti, as One

• sixth chakra. Also known as the seat of the Guru

• located at the forehead, concentrated between the eyes

• color is VIOLET or LIGHT BLUE, spinning outwardly from the forehead and back of the head

• active in a spiritual path, calm and focused

• beyond the five elements. The seat of primodial nature

• Related to the zodiac signs of Cancer and Leo

• Associated with the planets Sun and Moon

• bija mantra or seed letter vibration, as well as the yoga symbol is OM
• deity is Sadashiva and Shakti, as One. The Guru.

1. start in a kneeling position, knees and hands on the floor

2. bend and move one leg between your hands. Knee above your ankle

3. extend the other leg back, toes touching the floor

4. breathe deeply, lengthening your back, neck, and extended leg. Breathe

5. when ready, push up and balance with your arm and leg into Half Moon Pose

6. turn your head and face the sky to naturally open up the torso

7. breathe into the core of your body, the area just below your navel -- your center of gravity and balance

8. with every exhalation, have a sense of your energy flowing out of your head, hands, and feet

9. hold the pose for as long as you desire, breathing in and out deeply

10. when ready, exhale down back into runners pose, then relax.

11. repeat the steps for the other side.

• seventh chakra

• located at the crown of the head

• color is WHITE or CRYSTAL, spinning upward

• perceive the illuminous Self

• deity is Paramashiva

[Important Sidebar] It's not just the different Yoga positions that are important for our health, it's the food that we select, prepare, and eat. So, a few years ago, I began doing diligent research on the healing properties of foods.

Click on the link below and discover these special eye-opening reports that I am sharing with you...

Breaking News On Healthy Food Trends Everybody Ought To Know About

My name is Karen Sandler.

If you're interested in becoming a yoga teacher, I offer an outstanding 200 hour certification course.

For teachers, I offer accredited continuing education CEU classes.

All courses geared to take you to the next level in your yoga practice. This Chakra chart can aid you in expanding your knowledge.