Understanding the Chakras: A Journey Through the Energy Centers

Ily Scelia
Jul 23
3 min read

In the world of holistic healing, the chakra system is a powerful guide for self-awareness and energetic alignment. These seven energy centers (each with their own qualities, associations, and physical connections) are constantly in motion, influencing how we feel, think, and move through life.

When we begin to understand our chakras, we can begin to hear the subtle messages of the body, reconnect with our intuition, and support the deeper healing our spirit is calling for.

Here’s a simple yet meaningful look into each of the seven main chakras from the foundation to the crown:

🌱 Root Chakra (Muladhara)

Location: Base of the spine, behind the pubic boneEssence: Foundation, safety, security, stability

Associated Glands/Organs: Adrenal glands, reproductive organs, organs of elimination

Emotional Connection: Survival, grounding, habit, acceptance

When this chakra is balanced, we feel safe, supported, and at home in our body. When blocked, we may feel anxious, fearful, or disconnected from our physical needs.

🧡 Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)

Location: About an inch below the navel

Essence: Creativity, emotions, sensuality, connection

Associated Glands/Organs: Ovaries, testes, lower intestines, digestive system

Emotional Connection: Pleasure, relationships, emotional flow, inner child

This chakra is the seat of emotional intelligence and creative life force. When it flows freely, we experience joy, healthy intimacy, and vibrant expression.

💛 Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

Location: Just below the sternum

Essence: Confidence, willpower, self-worth

Associated Glands/Organs: Stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, kidneys

Emotional Connection: Personal power, inner fire, emotional regulation, healthy boundaries

Our Solar Plexus is where we experience our "gut instincts" and where we feel anger, fear, or courage rise. A healthy solar plexus allows us to set boundaries and trust our choices.

💚 Heart Chakra (Anahata)

Location: Center of the chest, over the heart

Essence: Love, compassion, forgiveness, empathy

Associated Glands/Organs: Thymus, heart, lungs, circulatory and respiratory systems

Emotional Connection: Connection, healing, acceptance of self and others

This chakra bridges the physical and spiritual — when open, we feel love flowing through us freely. When closed, we may experience grief, resentment, or fear of intimacy.

💙 Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

Location: At the base of the throat, beneath the chin

Essence: Communication, truth, self-expression

Associated Gland: Thyroid

Emotional Connection: Authentic voice, speaking needs, inner truth

A balanced throat chakra allows for clear, kind, and truthful communication — both spoken and unspoken. It’s where we honor our truth and learn to be heard.

💜 Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

Location: Between the eyebrows

Essence: Intuition, clarity, vision (inner and outer)

Associated Gland: Pituitary

Emotional Connection: Insight, imagination, spiritual perception

This is our center of intuitive sight. When open, we receive inner guidance with ease and trust our deeper knowing. It’s the space where dreams, synchronicities, and insights unfold.

🤍 Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

Location: Top of the head (soft spot on a newborn)

Essence: Divine connection, spiritual wisdom, universal energy

Associated Gland: Pineal gland, brain, nervous system

Emotional Connection: Transcendence, oneness, enlightenment

The crown chakra is our gateway to the Divine — the place where cosmic energy enters the body and reminds us that we are part of something far greater than ourselves.

A Final Note from Ily 🌸

The chakra system is not something to “perfect”.

It’s a sacred map that helps us listen more deeply to the body, our energy, and the subtle shifts that happen within us. Through practices like Reiki, sound healing, and breathwork, we can support these energy centers in returning to harmony.

Whether you’re new to the chakras or deepening your journey, know this: your energy holds wisdom. And the more you tune in, the more clarity and peace you’ll discover.

Explore how frequency and vibration affect your energy field and support chakra alignment in my latest blog: Colors, Frequencies & Your Energy Centers