This includes the seven major chakras and an additional 5 (or 6) outer chakras (transpersonal and subpersonal). One of the newest beliefs among new-age practitioners is the existence of the 12 chakra system. However, the rest are distributed around body parts like the feet or knees or located off the physical body. He then splits the chakras into seven major chakras 21 minor chakras, and 86 micro chakras. Sri Amit Ray believes there are 114 chakras in the human physic body and 72000 Nadis. Many ancient yogis believed many more energy centers exist aside from the above seven. Governs spiritual connection and enlightenment. Crown Chakra – located above the top of the head.Center of our intuition, vision, and imagination. Third Eye Chakra – located between the eyebrows.Responsible for communication and self-expression. Throat Chakra – Located in the center of the throat.Governs our ability to love and be loved, feel compassion, empathy, gratitude, and joy, and forgive others. Heart Chakra – Located in the center of the chest.The center of our personal power, strength, courage, and resilience. Solar Plexus Chakra – Located in the upper abdomen above the belly button.Responsible for creativity, pleasure, passion, sexuality, and emotions. Sacral Chakra – Located in the lower belly near the sexual organs.Governs our safety, security, and sense of groundedness. Root Chakra – Located at the base of the spine.Before we go further, let’s take a brief look at the seven major chakras: These seven chakras have associated colors, mantras, symbols, frequencies, and elements, and all govern particular parts of our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

The most familiar understanding is that there are seven main chakras, which run from the base of the spine to the top of the head.

Chakra colors and meanings chart