Qualities and Attributes	Root	Sacral	Solar Plexus	Heart	Throat	Third Eye	Crown
	Masculine	Feminine	Masculine	Feminine	Masculine	Feminine	Unified
OVERVIEW
Sanskrit Name	Muladhara	Svadhisthana	Manipura	Anahata	Vishuddha	Ajna	Sahasrara
Sanskrit Meaning/Key Phrase	Root Support/Foundation	One’s Own Dwelling Place	Lustrous Gem/Jeweled City	Unstruck Sound	Purity/Noble Purity	Command/To Know	Thousandfold/1,000-petalled
Chakra Color	Red	Orange	Yellow	Green	Blue	Indigo	Violet/White
Balancing Color	Green	Blue	Violet	Red	Orange	Yellow (deep)	Yellow (pale)
Location	Base of spine; legs; bones; immune system; base of tailbone	Pelvis; low back; abdomen; ovaries; prostate; pelvis/sacrum	Solar plexus; pancreas; adrenals	Heart; lungs & arms; thymus; center of chest	Throat; mouth; ears; hands; thyroid	Brow; pineal; pituitary; brow center	Top of head; crown
Element	Earth	Water	Fire	Air	Ether/Sound	Mind/Light	Beyond elements/Consciousness
Sense	Smell	Taste	Sight	Touch	Hearing	Intuition/6th Sense	None
Food Type	Protein, meats	Liquids	Carbohydrates	Vegetables	Fruit	Presentation	Fasting
ENERGY, QUALITIES & LESSONS
Identity / Main Focus	Physical; physical existence	Emotional; emotions & intimacy	Ego; power & identity	Social; love & connection	Creative; authentic expression & life purpose	Archetypal; clear perspective & psychic abilities	Universal; connection to spirit & wisdom
Basic Right	To be	To feel	To act	To love	To express	To perceive	To know
Basic Need / Responsibility	Safety; to have; to be here	Variety; to feel; to want; to create	Significance; to act	To love & be loved	Express truth; to create; to speak & be heard	Connection with Higher Self; to see; to witness	Oneness with the Divine; to know
Lesson	Self-preservation	Self-gratification	Self-definition	Self-acceptance	Self-expression	Self-reflection	Self-knowledge
Positive / Balanced Qualities	Feels safe and secure. Physically healthy. Good body image. Right livelihood. Prosperous. Lives in here & now. Able to be still. Stability, vitality, loyalty, prosperity, patience, tenacity, career success.	Emotional intelligence. Can change. Can nurture self & others. Healthy boundaries. Can feel pain & pleasure. Sensual satisfaction. Joy, creativity, adaptability, sensuality, fertility, emotional range, sexuality.	Self-confident. Good self-esteem. Right action. Healthy boundaries. Takes responsibility. Disciplined. Creative. Sense of belonging. Power, confidence, charisma, will, humor, leadership, clarity.	Loving. Caring. Shows compassion. Accepting. Loving to self & others. Peaceful. Content. Centered. Trusting. Non-judgment. Love, trust, healing, gratitude, compassion, connection, forgiveness.	Voice that is full and resonant. Communicates clearly with others. Good self-expression. Good listener. Truthful. Creative expression. Truth, purpose, expression, artistry, virtue, mastery, communication.	Keen intuition. Insightful. Imaginative. Good memory. Good dream recall. Has guiding vision for life. Able to watch and witness. Can see the big picture. Vision, intuition, dreams, insight, perception, equanimity, clairvoyance.	Spiritually connected. Wisdom & mastery. Intelligence. Presence. Able to question. Open mind. Able to analyze information. Unity, wisdom, awareness, intelligence, understanding, miracles, bliss.
Challenge Theme	Fear	Guilt	Shame	Grief	Deceit	Illusion	Attachment
Signs of Imbalance	Bowel, blood or bone disorders, obesity, anorexia, anxiety, spaciness, financial problems, chronic fear, materialism, instability.	Genital, sexual or fertility issues, hip or sacroiliac problems, fear of intimacy, rigidity, bladder issues, dehydration.	Digestion issues, kidney or liver problems, timidity, rage, diabetes, ulcers, bullying, chronic fatigue, low self-esteem.	Asthma, apnea, heart or lung problems, breast cancer, allergies, immune disorders, anti-social behavior, thymus issues.	Thyroid or hearing problems, teeth or gum issues, lying, tonsillitis, stiff neck, TMJ, Tourette’s, lack of purpose, stuttering, mute.	Vision problems, migraines, nightmares, bi-polar, sleep disorders, sinus issues, hallucinations, stroke, lack of intuition.	Alzheimer’s, confusion, spaciness, mental illness, over-intellectualism, depression, apathy, stroke, Parkinson’s disease.
Excessive Chakra Energy	Sluggish. Heaviness. Monotony. Hoarding. Materialistic. Greedy. Workaholic.	Too sensitive. Obsessive. Poor boundaries. Emotional dependency. Emotional instability. Sensual / sexual addictions.	Dominating. Blaming. Aggressive. Flighty. Hyperactive. Competitive.	Co-dependent; too much focus on others. Poor boundaries. Jealousy. Being a martyr. Being a pleaser.	Excessive talking. Poor listener. Over-extended. Gossiping. Too loud. Unable to keep secrets. Forced creative expression.	Trouble concentrating. Headaches. Intrusive memories. Excessive fantasizing. Nightmares. Obsessions. Delusions.	Too intellectual. Spiritual / religious addiction. Confusion. Detachment from spirit. Disassociation from body. Living “in your head.”
Deficient Chakra Energy	Fear. Anxiety. Lacks discipline. Restless. Spacey. Difficulty manifesting. Resists structure.	Emotional numbness. Fear of pleasure. Fear of change. Apathetic. Bored. Frigid. Impotence.	Weak will. Poor self-esteem. Submissive. Sluggish. Fearful. Lacking energy.	Antisocial. Withdrawn. Critical. Intolerant. Lonely. Isolated. Lacking empathy.	Fear of speaking. Poor rhythm. Weak voice. Excessive shyness. Denial of creative expression.	Unimaginative. Insensitive. Poor memory. Poor vision. Cannot see patterns. Denial. Inflexible thinking.	Trouble learning. Spiritual uncertainty. Limited beliefs. Materialistic. Apathetic. Closed mind.
ASSOCIATIONS & SUPPORTS
Crystals / Gemstones	Garnet; red jasper; hematite; tourmaline	Moonstone; carnelian; coral	Citrine; tiger’s eye; topaz	Rose quartz; aventurine; jade; emerald	Blue lace agate; angelite; sodalite; celestite; turquoise	Sodalite; lapis lazuli; opal; azurite	Clear quartz; amethyst; diamond
Goddess Associations	Kali; Durga; Isis; Artemis	Bhavani; Aphrodite	Lakshmi; Ariadne	Sita; Tara; Hera	Sarasvati; Athena	Gayatri; Hecate	Radha; Iris
Archetypes	Protector; Mother	Empress; Emperor	Magician / Warrior	Lover; Healer	Messenger; Communicator	Wise Woman; Sage	Guru; Wisdom
Essential Oils	Vetiver; patchouli; sandalwood	Jasmine; ylang ylang; orange blossom	Ginger; cardamom; peppermint	Thyme; rosemary; eucalyptus	Clove; tea tree; blue chamomile	Juniper; melissa; clary sage	Lavender; helichrysum; frankincense
SOUND, BREATH & PRACTICES
Musical Note	C — Drum	D — Brass	E — Sax	F — Violin	G — Flute	A — Crystal bowl	B — Voice
Bija / Seed Sound	Lam — as in “Lum”	Vam — as in “Vum”	Ram — “Rum” with rolling R	Yam — as in “Yum”	Ham — as in “Hum”	Om	Silence / Beyond sound
Vowel Sound	O — as in “toe”	OO — as in “two”	Ah — as in “awe”	A — as in “play”	EE — as in “speak”	Mmmm	Silence or ING — as in “wing”
Breathing Practices	Dirgha breath; complete breath	Dirgha breath; complete breath	Kapalabhati; breath of fire	Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril)	Ujjayi breath (ocean breath)	Kapalabhati	Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril)
Yoga Postures	Foot & leg stretches. Seated / lying / standing poses. Core lift. Forward fold. Locust. Child. Lie face down. Walking. Hiking.	Cobra. Cat stretches. Seated hip openers. Core lift. Bound angle. Standing hip circles & stretches. Eagle or cow legs. Bathe. Swim. Improvise.	Core lift. Abdominal exercises. Sun salute. Warrior I. Twists. Boat / Cobra. Restorative backbends. Spinal twist. Forward fold. Get moving. Take risks.	Chest & shoulder openers. Backbends to increase energy. Forward bends to decrease. Fish. Cobra. Bridge. Breath work. Activity.	Neck and shoulder stretches. Bridge. Shoulder stand. Half shoulderstand. Supported fish. Fish. Camel. Chanting. Singing.	Eye exercises. Gazing. Close eyes. Spinal twist. Yoga Mudra. Meditate. Enjoy art.	Inversions. Headstand. Yoga Mudra. Meditate. Pray. Learn & create.
Other Healing Activities	Play. Garden. Right eating & sleeping. Work with hands.	Flexibility. Dance. Enjoy your senses. Experience emotions.	Release anger & attachments. Nurture self. Laugh. Balance with light or dark.	Practice self-acceptance of self & others. Forgiveness. Gratitude. Love.	Being silent. Listen to or create music. Be creative. Journal. Eat fruits.	Create beauty. Journal. Create visual art. Visual stimulation.	Experience beauty. Use your brainpower. Define beliefs & values.
Affirmations	I am grounded, safe, and secure. I make a good living doing what I love. I am stable, strong and healthy.	I am creative, and adaptable. I love intimacy, sex and all of life’s pleasures. I am playful and emotionally open.	I can do anything I set my mind to. I am powerful and I use my power wisely. I think clearly and laugh often.	I am loving and lovable. I am compassionate and forgive easily. I am a source of healing in the world.	I know my truth and I share it. I am driven by my deepest purpose. I am a great communicator and I listen well.	I am intuitive and follow my inner guidance. I always see the big picture. I avidly follow my dreams.	I am intelligent and aware. I am one with everything. I am a source of the Divine and I live in the now.