If you are interested in more information, please join me on Authentic Self Expressions today (Wednesday Feb. 3, 2010) at 4:30 pm CST because I have Andrea Beaudoin on to talk about the basics of the chakra system. Listen live at 4:30 pm CST (go to http://time.gov for time zone conversion) at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/authentic-self.

The 7 Chakras are the energy centers in our body in which energy flows through.

Blocked energy in our 7 Chakras can often lead to illness so it’s important to understand what each Chakra represents and what we can do to keep this energy flowing freely.

Here’s our quick summary of the 7 Chakras:

1. Root Chakra – Represents our foundation and feeling of being grounded.
   Location: Base of spine in tailbone area.
   Emotional issues: Survival issues such as financial independence, money, and food.
   More on the Root Chakra>>
2. Sacral Chakra – Our connection and ability to accept others and new experiences.
   Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel and 2 inches in.
   Emotional issues: Sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, sexuality.
   More on the Sacral Chakra>>
3. Solar Plexus Chakra – Our ability to be confident and in-control of our lives.
   Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area.
   Emotional issues: Self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem.
   More on the Solar Plexus Chakra>>
4. Heart Chakra – Our ability to love.
   Location: Center of chest just above heart.
   Emotional issues: Love, joy, inner peace.
   More on the Heart Chakra>>
5. Throat Chakra – Our ability to communicate.
   Location: Throat.
   Emotional issues: Communication, self-expression of feelings, the truth.
   More on the Throat Chakra>>
6. Third Eye Chakra – Our ability to focus on and see the big picture.
   Location: Forehead between the eyes. (Also called the Brow Chakra)
   Emotional issues: Intuition, imagination, wisdom, ability to think and make decisions.
   More on the Third Eye Chakra>>
7. Crown Chakra – The highest Chakra represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually.
   Location: The very top of the head.
   Emotional issues: Inner and outer beauty, our connection to spirituality, pure bliss.
   More on the Crown Chakra>>

Although this should get you started with the 7 Chakras, we here at MBG highly recommend picking up a copy of Chakras and Their Archetypes,by Ambika Wauters. We think it’s the best beginners book on the 7 Chakras.