In recent years I have become fascinated with something which was never even mentioned to me through all of my education or upbringing. While we acknowledge our physical, spiritual, and emotional bodies within our Western culture, we fail to acknowledge our energetic body with the same emphasis. This week we’ll look at the seven chakras with an overview of what they are and what they represent.
The entire universe is made of energy and our bodies are no exception. Chakra is a Sanskrit word which translates to wheel. This is because the life energy which moves inside of us is spinning and rotating in seven centers in our bodies. In a balanced being the seven chakras provide exactly the right amount of energy to every part of the body, mind, and spirit (i.e. the physical, spiritual, and emotional bodies). I’m only going to provide the basic information of each chakra this week. It’s important to first learn what each chakra represents, what power is harnessed through the energy it holds, and where they are located. I will continue to expand on this basic information in future blogs.
| Chakra Name/# | Color | Location | Role | When Balanced… | Organs |
| 1st Chakra-Root | Red | Base of the spine | Gives you everything needed to survive; primarily financial and emotional security | You feel accomplished when you think about shelter, money, safety, family (tribe). | Legs
Bones Feet Immune system |
| 2nd Chakra-Sacral | Orange | Lower abdomen | Creative energy which helps you enjoy the fruits of your labor and pleasurable activities | You will relish in the pleasurable things life has to offer without over indulging | Sexual organs
Large Intestine Pelvis Bladder Hip area |
| 3rd Chakra-Solar Plexus | Yellow | Center of the belly button extending up to the breastbone | Gives birth to self-confidence, identity, and personal power | You feel a sense of wisdom and decisiveness which is a product of empowerment | Abdomen
Stomach Liver, gallbladder Kidney, pancreas Adrenal glands Spleen |
| 4th Chakra-Heart | Green | Over the heart | Creates love, compassion, and kindness for ourselves and others | You feel love regardless of difficult circumstances or events | Heart
Lungs Shoulders and arms Ribs Diaphragm |
| 5th Chakra-Throat | Blue | Center of the collar bone | Gives a voice to your personal truths and allows you to follow your dreams | You will be able to clearly speak with love, kindness, and truth | Throat
Thyroid Neck vertebrae Mouth Esophagus Parathyroid Hypothalamus |
| 6th Chakra-Third Eye | Indigo | In between the eyes | Opens your mind to information beyond the material world including extra sensory perception and intuition | You will feel equally in tune to the physical and material worlds; you will receive intuitive information as frequently as you receive information from your five senses | Brain
Nervous System Eyes, ears Nose Pineal Gland Pituitary Gland |
| 7th Chakra-Crown | Violet | Above the Head | Energy point for receiving human life force from God or the Divine Creator | Brings happiness, good health, and wisdom | Central nervous system
Muscular System Skin |
Buttercream Goodness
Entirely out of left field comes cake and buttercream. What does cake and chakras have in common? Absolutely nothing. I made a cake for an event on Friday and I had several requests for the frosting recipe. I’m sharing it here for anyone who desires to have some buttercream in their lives.
Mix 2 sticks butter and 3 cups powdered sugar in a bowl until creamy. Add 1-2 T cream (heavy or whipping). Mix for 3 minutes. Pipe or spread onto cake or cupcakes. (I substitute coconut milk for the cream.)
Peace & Love,
Janessa
Thank you for helping me understand chakras. Can’t wait to learn more!
Awesome Janessa! I love learning more about chakras & your amazing frosting 🙂 bonus!!!