Chakra Cheat Sheet- Krista's Version

Chakra Cheat Sheet: Balanced vs. Unbalanced

Understanding your chakras and how they impact your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being can be a transformative experience. Below is a quick guide to each chakra, along with signs of balance and imbalance to help you on your journey.

1. Root Chakra (Muladhara)

Location: Base of the spine
Color: Red
Element: Earth
- Balanced:
  - Feeling grounded, secure, and stable
  - Strong sense of belonging
  - Healthy survival instincts
- Unbalanced:
  - Anxiety, fear, or insecurity
  - Financial instability or excessive worrying about money
  - Feeling disconnected from the physical world

2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

Location: Lower abdomen, just below the navel
Color: Orange
Element: Water
- Balanced:
  - Healthy relationships and emotional connections
  - Creativity and joy in life
  - Comfortable with intimacy and pleasure
- Unbalanced:
  - Emotional instability or codependency
  - Lack of creativity or passion
  - Issues with sexual health or reproductive organs

3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

Location: Upper abdomen, near the stomach
Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
- Balanced:
  - Strong sense of self and confidence
  - Healthy self-esteem and willpower
  - Ability to set and achieve goals
- Unbalanced:
  - Low self-esteem or self-doubt
  - Feeling powerless or out of control
  - Digestive issues or frequent fatigue

4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)

Location: Center of the chest
Color: Green
Element: Air
- Balanced:
  - Compassionate and loving towards self and others
  - Healthy relationships and emotional balance
  - Ability to forgive and let go of past hurts
- Unbalanced:
  - Difficulty in relationships or fear of intimacy
  - Jealousy, bitterness, or holding grudges
  - Respiratory issues or heart-related problems

5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

Location: Throat
Color: Blue
Element: Ether (Space)
- Balanced:
  - Clear and confident communication
  - Authentic self-expression
  - Good listening skills
- Unbalanced:
  - Fear of speaking up or expressing oneself
  - Shyness, social anxiety, or being overly critical
  - Throat, neck, or thyroid issues

6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

Location: Forehead, between the eyebrows
Color: Indigo
Element: Light
- Balanced:
  - Intuition and inner wisdom
  - Strong imagination and insight
  - Ability to see the bigger picture
- Unbalanced:
  - Lack of clarity or focus
  - Difficulty trusting intuition or making decisions
  - Headaches or vision problems

7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

Location: Top of the head
Color: Violet or White
Element: Thought/Consciousness
- Balanced:
  - Spiritual connection and enlightenment
  - Sense of peace and purpose
  - Open-mindedness and unity with the universe
- Unbalanced:
  - Feeling disconnected from spirituality or purpose
  - Cynicism, closed-mindedness, or excessive materialism
  - Chronic headaches or mental fog

Disclaimer: Not Medical Advice

The information provided in this chakra cheat sheet is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Balancing your chakras is a holistic practice that can support your overall well-being but should not replace any medical treatment or advice from healthcare professionals. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new health or wellness practices, particularly if you have underlying health conditions or are experiencing severe symptoms.

Please do your own research and consult with a trusted expert before incorporating any new practices into your routine. Your health and well-being are paramount, and it’s important to approach all wellness practices with mindfulness and care.