Chakra
Chakra Mala, Chakra Beads, 7 Chakras

Chakra is a spinning disk or wheel of energy, chakras are energy centres in the subtle body. The term “chakra” originates from the Sanskrit word “chakram” which means wheel.
Chakra is known as “khor-lo” in Tibetan. In the Buddhist & Hindu tradition the most important chakras are the 7 chakras arranged in a column along the spinal cord, starting with the root chakra at the base of the spine, & interconnected by energy channels known as “nadi”.
Crown
Colour – violet/purple. Location – top of head. Sanskrit name – Sahasrara. Mantra – “OM”. Affirmation – “I Know”.
Purpose – enlightenment, wisdom, spiritual understanding, higher self, meditation, awareness, visionary, harmony, love, connection to heaven. Healing stones – clear quartz, amethyst, lepidolite
Third Eye
Colour – indigo. Location – brow. Sanskrit name – Ajna. Mantra – “AUM”. Affirmation – “I See”.
Purpose – intuition, perception, psychic awareness, clarity, understanding, imagination, discernment, awakened mind. Healing stones – lilac kunzite, angelite, amethyst, lapis lazuli, lepidolite, fluorite
Throat
Colour – blue. Location – throat. Sanskrit name – Vishuddhi. Mantra – “HAM”. Affirmation – “I Speak”.
Purpose – communication, speech, wisdom, honesty, trust, creativity, healing, open, spontaneity. Healing stones – aquamarine, lapis lazuli, sodalite, turquoise
Heart
Colour – green. Location – heart. Sanskrit name – Anahata. Mantra – “YAM”. Affirmation – “I Love”.
Purpose – love, compassion, empathy, balance, trust, growth, renewal, respect, acceptance, forgiveness, healing, freedom, intimacy. Healing stones – rose quartz, aventurine, rhodonite, chrysocolla, green jade
Solar Plexus
Colour – yellow. Location – above naval. Sanskrit name – Nabhi-Manipura. Mantra – “RAM”. Affirmation – “I Can”.
Purpose – confidence, emotional stability, vitality, energy, desire, inner strength, will power, mental clarity, laughter, curiosity, wisdom. Healing stones – citrine, honey jade, malachite, tigers eye
Sacral
Colour – orange. Location – below navel. Sanskrit name – Svadhisthana. Mantra – “VAM”. Affirmation – “I Feel”.
Purpose – emotions, relationships, sociabilty, confidence, freedom, intimacy, sexuality, sensitivity, warmth, creativity, health, balance, personal identity. Healing stones – carnelian, sandalwood, sunstone, mookaite
Root
Colour – red. Location – base of spine. Sanskrit name – Muladhara. Mantra – “LAM” (pronounced “LANG”). Affirmation – “I Have”.
Purpose – grounding, security, stability, survival, safety, trust, vitality, courage, sexuality, ancestral memories, self preservation, connection to the feminine and to the earth & to nature. Healing stones – garnet, red tigers eye, smoky quartz, obsidian, hematite