The 7 main energy chakras in human body and how to balance them | The Times of India (2024)

According to different Hindu and yogic philosophies, energy chakras are believed to be centres of spiritual power inside the human body. Hinduism and Yog both have put importance on energy chakras for the special energy channelling they help with. The term ‘chakra’ comes from the Sanskrit word meaning ‘circle’, which shows the idea that energy flows through these centres.
And while there are many chakras throughout the human body, there are seven main ones, which are aligned along the spine and end at the crown of the head.

Located at the base of the spine, or on the pelvic floor as people refer to it, is the root chakra. The Root chakra is said to be linked to feelings of safety and security, and problems in the root chakra can result in feelings of insecurity and emptiness within.
To balance this chakra, people are advised to do activities that will help ground them. Something as simple as walking barefoot on the grass or meditating during the early morning hours (Brahma Muhurat) can help balance the root chakra.

The Solar plexus chakra is located around the upper abdomen, and is the one that determines how confident, assertive, and bold a person is in their life and the situations they face. This chakra is linked to personal power, self-esteem, and confidence. It is believed that when the Solar plexus chakra is blocked, the person suffers from low self-esteem, shyness, hesitation in starting new things in life, and the likes.
To balance this chakra, one can take part in activities that help boost self-confidence. The everyday things in life, such as speaking affirmations, setting healthy boundaries, and even practising a bit of self-care, can really help.

The Ajna chakra, or the Third-eye chakra as it is popularly known is right in between the eyebrows of the person. Just like beliefs about the Third-eye, this chakra is linked to intuition, wisdom, and inner vision. A person with a blocked Ajna chakra has to face a lot of difficulties in life, especially when it comes to taking prior decisions. A person with a blocked third eye chakra can also experience regular headaches and eye pains because of the energy that is stored in there and is not able to pass.
To balance this chakra, people get involved in spiritual practices like meditation, visualisation, and spending time in nature to connect with their inner guide.

Located at the top of the head is the crown chakra, which represents spiritual connection, enlightenment, and unity of living with the eternal universe. When the Crown chakra is imbalanced, the person starts feeling away from the world and is no more interested in their purpose. They are disconnected, confused about life, unsure about the next steps and so on. Thus, balancing this chakra is very important to balance life as well!
To balance this chakra, people should do things that make them spiritually sound. Praying, sitting in silence, meditation, and the likes help activate the Crown chakra.