What is the Root Chakra, Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Heart Chakra, Throat Chakra, Third-Eye Chakra and Crown Chakra? Read more about what Chakras are!
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Including:
- Chakra Name in Sanskrit
- Chakra Name in English
- Yantras (symbols)
- Bija-Mantras
- Comes in two sizes: Din A4 and Letter
List of 7 Chakras with English and Sanskrit Names
You have seven chakras from the base of your spine to the top of your head.
| Chakra No. | English Name | Common Sanskrit Name | Correct Sanskrit Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root Chakra | Muladhara Chakra | Mūlādhāra Cakra |
| 2 | Sacral Chakra | Swadhisthana Chakra | Svādhiṣṭhāna Cakra |
| 3 | Solar Plexus Chakra | Manipura Chakra | Maṇipūra Cakra |
| 4 | Heart Chakra | Anahata Chakra | Anāhata Cakra |
| 5 | Throat Chakra | Vishuddha Chakra | Viśuddha Cakra |
| 6 | Third-Eye Chakra | Ajna Chakra | Ājñā Cakra |
| 7 | Crown Chakra | Sahasrara Chakra | Sahasrāra Cakra |
What Is A Chakra?
Chakras are energy centers along your spine that align with your body’s physical and spiritual systems. They are models of how the energy in your body is connected. Theories of chakras are diverse but all agree that the chakras are energy centers of the subtle body.1Clark p. 72-74
Each chakra is responsible for a variety of bodily functions and emotions.2Nicolai Bachman (2004): The Language Of Yoga, p. 23
Meaning and Pronunciation
Chakra is the Sanskrit word for wheel.
- Sanskrit: Cakra
- Devanāgarī: चक्र
- Say: chuhk-ruh
- Meaning: wheel3nws.uzi.uni-halle.de
6 Things Each Chakra has
- A color
- Petals of the lotus flower
- A Yantra (geometrical shape)
- A Bīja Mantra
- An animal symbol
- A higher or divine symbol.4Swami Satyananda Saraswati (1993) Kundalini Tantra, p. 74
Chakra Downloads
Poster: 7 Chakra Symbols (PDF)
There is one symbol per chakra. The simplicity of this art makes it great as art for your own home or as a gift for someone else.
This chakra art wallpaper includes:
- Yantras (symbols)
- Mantra Symbols
- 4 different sizes: 24×36“, 18×24“, Din A1, Din A3
7 Posters: Individual Chakras (PDF)
You can place it on your altar or use to do a meditation by focusing on one chakra at a time.
These 7 chakra designs include:
- Yantras (Symbols)
- English and Sanskrit names
- Definitions and Meaning
- 2 sizes: Letter, A4
Poster: 7 Chakras + Names (PDF)
Looking for a creative, stylish way to decorate your yoga studio or your yoga space at home?
This chakra art wallpaper includes:
- English and Sanskrit names
- Yantras (symbols)
- Mantras
- 4 different sizes: 24×36“, 18×24“, Din A1, Din A3
Icons: Chakra Symbols (JPG, PNG)
Use these chakra icons to create designs in Canva, for Instagram highlights or to create useful documents for your yoga students.
- 77 icons
- 7 different desigs
Chakra Pronunciation Guide
How to pronnounce the Sanskrit names of the 7 chakras:
- Mūlādhāra = Moolaa-dhaa-ruh
- Svādhiṣṭhāna = Svaa-dhisht-haa-nuh
- Maṇipūra = Muh-ni-poor-uh
- Anāhata = Uh-naa-huh-tuh
- Viśuddha = Vishuud-huh
- Ājñā = Aaj-nyaa
- Sahasrāra = Suh-hus-raa-ruh
The 7 Chakras Explained: Meaning, Symbols, Mantras, Colours and Definitions
Every chakra is associated with a location in your body, a colour, a bīja mantra, a shape and a function.
Please note: The colours of the chakra vary from source to source, it’s not consistent. I included the colours most associated with each chakra. If you concentration on a chakra you realize another colour, then that is the truth for you.5Swami Satyananda Saraswati (1993) Kundalini Tantra, p. 74
