Chakras - A quick guide to help you to start

by Laetitia Dupont July 9, 2026

If you've spent any time around crystals (or yoga, or wellness TikTok), you've probably heard someone say their "chakras feel blocked." But what does that actually mean? In short: chakras are the seven energy centres believed to run from the base of your spine to the top of your head, each governing a different part of your physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. When a chakra is flowing freely, that part of your life tends to feel balanced. When it's "blocked," things in that area can start to feel stuck, heavy, or out of sync.

Here's your quick, gentle introduction to all seven — their names, colours, where they sit in the body, what a blockage can feel like, simple ways to start bringing each one back into balance, and the crystals traditionally used to support each one (with over 30 stones covered across all seven, so there's plenty to explore).

A gentle note: these are traditional, holistic associations used in energy work and meditation practice, not medical diagnoses. If you're dealing with a physical symptom, it's always worth also checking in with a doctor.

1. Root Chakra — Muladhara

Colour: Red Location: Base of the spine

The Root Chakra is your foundation — it governs your sense of safety, stability, and whether your basic needs feel met.

Signs it may be blocked: feeling anxious, ungrounded, or constantly on edge; worrying about money, security, or "the basics"; physical tension or restlessness.

How to unblock it: walk barefoot on grass or earth, practise grounding poses like Mountain Pose or Tree Pose, and try chanting the seed mantra "Lam" during meditation.

Crystals for the Root Chakra:

Black Tourmaline — a powerful shield believed to absorb negative or anxious energy before it reaches you, keeping you steady and protected.
Black Obsidian — an intense grounding stone said to cut through illusion and release deep-seated fear, anchoring you firmly back in your body.
Smoky Quartz — gently transmutes stress and overwhelm into calm, grounded energy, without feeling heavy or harsh.
Garnet — a revitalising stone linked to stamina and courage, believed to reignite motivation when you're feeling depleted.
Red Jasper — known as a "stone of endurance," it offers slow, steady, nurturing grounding rather than a quick fix.
Hematite — a dense, magnetic stone believed to draw scattered energy back down into the body, useful when your mind feels everywhere at once.

2. Sacral Chakra — Svadhisthana

Colour: Orange Location: Lower abdomen, just below the navel

The Sacral Chakra is your centre of creativity, pleasure, and emotional flow.

Signs it may be blocked: feeling emotionally numb or overly guarded; creative blocks; discomfort around pleasure, intimacy, or self-worth.

How to unblock it: try hip-opening yoga poses (think Bound Angle Pose or gentle forward folds), move your body through dance or free movement, and chant "Vam" in meditation.

Crystals for the Sacral Chakra:

Carnelian — fires up motivation, passion, and creative energy; a favourite for breaking through a creative block.
Moonstone — supports emotional flow and connects you to your cyclical, intuitive, feminine energy.
Tiger's Eye — blends grounded confidence with a boost of vitality, helpful when you want to move forward without feeling scattered.
Orange Calcite — a fast-acting, energising stone said to dissolve emotional stuckness and lethargy.
Sunstone — known as a "stone of leadership," it's associated with joy, warmth, and reigniting your zest for life.

3. Solar Plexus Chakra — Manipura

Colour: Yellow Location: Upper abdomen, around the stomach

This is your seat of personal power — confidence, willpower, and self-esteem all live here.

Signs it may be blocked: low self-confidence, indecisiveness, feeling powerless or overly controlling, a knotted or uneasy stomach.

How to unblock it: core-strengthening poses like Cobra or Boat Pose, energising breathwork, and the mantra "Ram."

Crystals for the Solar Plexus Chakra:

Citrine — a sunny, manifestation-focused stone associated with confidence, abundance, and self-worth.
Tiger's Eye — supports courage and willpower, helping you take bold, grounded action instead of second-guessing yourself.
Pyrite — known as a "stone of abundance," believed to boost motivation and shield against self-doubt.
Yellow Jasper — a steady, warming stone traditionally used for sustained willpower and stamina rather than a quick burst.
Amber — technically fossilised tree resin rather than a mineral, but long used as a warm, grounding stone said to cleanse and recharge personal power.

4. Heart Chakra — Anahata

Colour: Green (sometimes pink) Location: Centre of the chest

The Heart Chakra governs love, compassion, and connection — to others, and to yourself.

Signs it may be blocked: difficulty giving or receiving love, holding grudges, feeling isolated, or over-giving to the point of burnout.

How to unblock it: gentle heart-opening poses like Fish Pose or Half Bridge, alternate nostril breathing, and the mantra "Yam."

Crystals for the Heart Chakra:

Rose Quartz — the stone of unconditional love, believed to ease emotional wounds and soften self-criticism.
Malachite — a transformative stone said to help release old emotional patterns and protect the heart while you do.
Green Aventurine — known as the "stone of opportunity," it soothes the heart from past hurt while inviting optimism back in.
Amazonite — a calming blue-green stone believed to ease emotional trauma and encourage heartfelt honesty.
Rhodonite — helps balance strong emotions and is often reached for to support forgiveness and self-love after heartbreak.
Jade — treasured for centuries as a stone of harmony, luck, and steady, gentle love.

5. Throat Chakra — Vishuddha

Colour: Blue Location: The throat

This chakra governs communication, self-expression, and speaking your truth.

Signs it may be blocked: struggling to express how you feel, a tendency to over-talk or under-talk, a tight or scratchy throat, fear of being judged for speaking up.

How to unblock it: try singing, journaling, or simply speaking your truth out loud; "victorious breath" (Ujjayi pranayama) and the mantra "Ham" are traditional practices here.

Crystals for the Throat Chakra:

Lapis Lazuli — an ancient stone of wisdom, long associated with honest, confident self-expression.
Turquoise — protective and calming, traditionally used to support clear, heartfelt communication.
Amazonite — soothes the fear of speaking your truth, especially useful before a hard conversation.
Blue Lace Agate — a gentle, cooling stone said to soften anxious, rushed, or nervous speech.
Sodalite — known as a "stone of truth," it's linked to rational, clear self-expression and logical thought.
Aquamarine — a calming "stone of courage," traditionally used to ease nervous or emotional speech.

6. Third Eye Chakra — Ajna

Colour: Indigo Location: Centre of the forehead, between the eyebrows

The Third Eye is your centre of intuition, insight, and inner wisdom.

Signs it may be blocked: feeling disconnected from your intuition, difficulty concentrating, closed-mindedness, or frequent headaches and overthinking.

How to unblock it: quiet meditation with focus on the space between your eyebrows, limiting screen time before bed, and the mantra "Om."

Crystals for the Third Eye Chakra:

Amethyst — calms the mind and is one of the most popular stones for opening intuitive awareness.
Labradorite — known as the "stone of magic," believed to awaken psychic gifts and a deeper sense of inner knowing.
Moonstone — enhances intuition and is said to support access to subconscious wisdom.
Lapis Lazuli — deepens insight and inner vision, alongside its Throat Chakra properties.
Fluorite — a mental "declutter" stone, believed to sharpen focus and discernment when your thoughts feel foggy.
Sodalite — supports rational intuition, helping logic and inner knowing work together rather than against each other.

7. Crown Chakra — Sahasrara

Colour: Violet (sometimes white or gold) Location: The very top of the head

The Crown Chakra connects you to spirituality, higher consciousness, and a sense of oneness beyond the everyday.

Signs it may be blocked: feeling spiritually disconnected, overly rigid or cynical thinking, a sense of isolation from something bigger than yourself.

How to unblock it: quiet, unstructured meditation, time spent in stillness or nature, and the mantra "Aum."

Crystals for the Crown Chakra:

Selenite — a high-vibration cleansing stone, popular for spiritual clarity and clearing stagnant energy.
Clear Quartz — the "Master Healer," believed to amplify your connection to higher consciousness and intention.
Amethyst — deepens meditation and is a classic stone for spiritual protection and connection.
Moonstone — connects to natural cycles and is associated with divine feminine wisdom.
Howlite — calms an overactive mind, traditionally used to prepare it for spiritual attunement.
Lepidolite — a naturally lithium-rich mica stone, long used to soothe the mind and support peaceful surrender during meditation.

Bringing It All Together

You don't need to "fix" all seven chakras at once — most people find one or two areas that feel especially blocked at any given time, and that's a completely normal place to start. A simple daily practice (a few minutes of meditation, a grounding walk, or holding a supportive crystal while you breathe) is often enough to gently shift the energy.

If you'd like to go deeper on any of the crystals mentioned above, take a look at our companion guide, Which Crystals Are Good for What?, or browse our full crystal and jewellery collection to find a stone that resonates with wherever you're wanting to bring a little more balance.

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With crystal love, The Let's Jam Team 🌙

Disclaimer: Chakra and energy work is a complementary and spiritual practice, not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.