The root chakra is located at the base of your spine. It provides you with a base or foundation for life, and it helps you feel grounded and able to withstand challenges.

The sacral chakra is believed to be located below the navel, where the perineum is. This chakra relates to how you experience intimacy and emotions, as well as your creativity and self expression.It’s said to be associated with the sex organs and the kidneys, though this isn’t supported by scientific research.

When the solar plexus chakra is in balance, a person exudes a humble self confidence, feels motivated and has a strong sense of purpose. When out of balance, someone may suffer from low self-esteem, have trouble making decisions, and have control issues.

It is the fourth primary chakra and serves as our center of love for oneself and others, compassion, empathy and forgiveness. It is the source of deep and profound truths that cannot be expressed in words.

The throat chakra (also known as Vishuddha) is responsible for communication, self-expression, and the ability to speak your personal truth.

The third eye refers to the gate that leads to the inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness. It opens space for inward and outward intuition, allowing for a greater awareness and perception of the world around us. In spirituality, the third eye often symbolizes a state of enlightenment.

This chakra is all about spiritual connection and transformation. It lifts and inspires you, connecting you to the divine. This chakra also gives you a sense of your own divinity, the awareness that you are a soul in a human body.