A Beginner’s Guide to the 7 Chakras and Their Meanings

The world of chakras is a fascinating one. And understanding how to use them to your advantage can lead you down a great path of abundance.If you’ve ever wondered what they’re all about, here are the basics of chakras (seven of them, to be exact), how to find out if they’re blocked, and, more importantly, how to unblock them. What is a chakra?A chakra is an energy center. In a perfectly healthy person, the chakras work in unison to create life-force energy. The body, mind, and spirit benefit from balanced chakras. In addition, each chakra has its own symbol, color, and meaning.The chakra system is a profound philosophical system that represents the levels of consciousness. So it’s the map to the architecture of your soul. — Anodea Judith, trainer of Mindvalley’s Chakra Healing QuestThe term “chakra” is also Sanskrit for “wheel.” This refers to the spinning, spherical energy center that makes up a chakra. That energy is ancestrally known as “prana.” You may also recognize this word comi...