The chakras are the seven main energy centres of the body. The seven chakras have different correspondences according to their different energies.
1. The ROOT CHAKRA (Sanskrit 'MULADHARA')
is associated with: The base of the spine, gonads, sexual organs -The colour red -The metal lead -The planet Saturn. The element earth. Garnet, bloodstone, ruby - Physical energy, being grounded, survival issues, sexuality - Toning: UH sound as mantra.
2. The SACRAL CHAKRA (Sanskrit 'SVADHISHTHANA')
is associated with: The adrenals - The colour orange - The metal tin - The planet Jupiter - The element water - Carnelian, coral, agate, tiger's eye - Feelings, creativity, vitality - Toning: 000 sound as mantra.
3. The SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA (Sanskrit 'MANIPURA')
is associated with: The liver, pancreas and solar plexus area -The colour yellow - The metal iron - The planet Mars -The element fire - Topaz, amber, citrine - Power centre, mental powers, will power, gut reaction -Toning: OH sound as mantra.
4. The HEART CHAKRA (Sanskrit 'ANAHATA')
is associated with: The heart and lungs, thymus - The colour green (t-insmitting rose pink) - The metal copper - Th.2 planet Venus - The element air - Emerald, rose quartz, pink and green tourmaline - Compassion, universal love, centering - Toning: AH sound as mantra.
5. The THROAT CHAKRA (Sanskrit 'VISHUDDI')
is associated with: The throat and thyroid area - The colour aqua or sky blue -The metal mercury - The planet Mercury - The element ether - Aquamarine, turquoise, blue quartz, sapphire - Creative selfexpression, communication - Toning: EYE sound as mantra.
6. The BROW CHAKRA (Sanskrit 'AJNA')
is associated with: The Brow, third eye, pituitary -The colour indigo - The metal silver - The Moon - Sodalite, lapis lazuli, moonstone - Psychic perception, intuition, devotion - Toning: AYE sound as mantra.
7. The CROWN CHAKRA (Sanskrit 'SAHASRARA')
is associated with: The crown of the head, pineal gland -The colour violet - The metal gold -The Sun - Diamond, clear quartz, amethyst - The oneness of the universal energies of the cosmos and divine bliss -Toning: EEE sound as mantra.
