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What are the notes for each chakra?

What are the notes for each chakra?

Chakras are energy centers in the body that correspond to specific purposes and govern certain areas of our lives. There are seven main chakras that run along the centerline of the body from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Each chakra vibrates at its own frequency and has an associated color, symbol, mantra, and musical note.

Root Chakra

The root chakra, or Muladhara, is located at the base of the spine. It is associated with the color red, the element earth, and our sense of grounding, security, and survival. The Sanskrit seed mantra for the root chakra is “LAM”. The musical note for the root chakra is C.

Location Base of spine
Color Red
Element Earth
Seed Mantra LAM
Musical Note C

Sacral Chakra

The sacral chakra, or Svadhisthana, is located below the navel. It is associated with the color orange, the element water, and our sense of creativity, emotions, pleasure, and sexuality. The seed mantra is “VAM”. The musical note is D.

Location Below the navel
Color Orange
Element Water
Seed Mantra VAM
Musical Note D

Solar Plexus Chakra

The solar plexus chakra, or Manipura, is located at the upper abdomen. It is associated with the color yellow, the element fire, and our sense of personal power, self-esteem, and manifestation. The seed mantra is “RAM”. The musical note is E.

Location Upper abdomen
Color Yellow
Element Fire
Seed Mantra RAM
Musical Note E

Heart Chakra

The heart chakra, or Anahata, is located at the center of the chest. It is associated with the color green, the element air, and our capacity for love, compassion, and connection. The seed mantra is “YAM”. The musical note is F.

Location Center of chest
Color Green
Element Air
Seed Mantra YAM
Musical Note F

Throat Chakra

The throat chakra, or Vishuddha, is located at the throat. It is associated with the color blue, the element sound, and our ability to communicate clearly and express ourselves. The seed mantra is “HAM”. The musical note is G.

Location Throat
Color Blue
Element Sound
Seed Mantra HAM
Musical Note G

Third Eye Chakra

The third eye chakra, or Ajna, is located between and just above the eyebrows. It is associated with the color indigo, the element light, and our intuition, imagination, and wisdom. The seed mantra is “AUM”. The musical note is A.

Location Between the eyebrows
Color Indigo
Element Light
Seed Mantra AUM
Musical Note A

Crown Chakra

The crown chakra, or Sahasrara, is located at the very top of the head. It is associated with the color violet, the element thought, and our sense of spirituality and connection to source energy or divinity. The seed mantra is “OM”. The musical note is B.

Location Top of the head
Color Violet
Element Thought
Seed Mantra OM
Musical Note B

Conclusion

In summary, each of the seven main chakras corresponds with a specific color, element, seed mantra, and musical note. These notes range from C at the root chakra to B at the crown. Sound, chanting, and music tuned to the frequencies of the chakras can help activate and align them. Balancing the chakras through various practices allows energy to flow freely through the body and supports health and wellbeing.