In part three of this series, we continue our journey with the solar plexus chakra. The solar plexus chakra, known as Manipura in Sanskrit, is associated with willpower, vitality, and autonomy — its core issue is personal power. Confidence and self-esteem are often central or at the root of any solar plexus issues. This chakra has an association with the element of fire. Problems with this chakra can manifest in several emotional and physical symptoms. Let’s look at some of the most obvious indications that your solar plexus chakra needs attention.

In part two of this series, we continue our journey with the sacral chakra. The sacral chakra, known as Svadhisthana in Sanskrit, is associated with creativity, sexuality, and emotions — its core issue is creativity. This chakra has an association with the element of water. Problems with this chakra can manifest in several emotional and physical symptoms. Let’s look at some of the most obvious indications that your sacral chakra needs attention.

In part one of this series, we begin our journey with the root chakra. The root chakra, known as Muladhara in Sanskrit, is associated with stability, grounding, and security — its core issue is survival. This chakra has an association to the element of Earth. Problems with this chakra can manifest in several emotional and physical symptoms. Let’s look at some of the most obvious indications that your root chakra needs attention.

I plan to do a seven-part series on the Chakra system and figured it would be a good idea to write an introduction. Knowing I tend to cherry-pick, I figured it was probably a good idea to refamiliarise myself with the nuts and bolts I'd likely discarded decades ago. I made a start by listening to a sixteen-hour audiobook that was written by Anodea Judith.