Mantras for All Seven Chakras

Sometimes folks ask about the connection between mantras and the 7 Chakras. Here's a brief primer that shares:

1. Chakra - Sanskrit name, English description. 

2. Function

3. Element

4. Energy

5. The Bija Seed Sound you can chant to activates each chakra

MANTRA/CHAKRA PRIMER

1. Muladhara, the Root Chakra

• Function = I Am
• Element = Earth. Energy = Grounding and Safety
• Bija Seed Sound = LAM

2. Svadisthana, the Sacral Chakra

• Function = I Feeling so happy 
• Element = Water. Energy = Flow
• Bija Seed Sound = VAM

3. Manipura, the Solar Plexus Chakra

• Function = I Do
• Element = Fire. Energy = Will
• Bija Seed Sound = RAM

4. Anahata, the Heart Chakra

• Function = I Love
• Element = Air. Energy = Love
• Bija Seed Sound = YAM

5. Vishuddha, the Throat Chakra

• Function = I Speak
• Element = Sky/Ether. Energy = Creativity
• Bija Seed Sound = HAM

6. Ajna, the Third Eye Chakra

• Function = I See
• Element = Transcendence. Energy = Mind
• Bija Seed Sound = AUM

7. Sahasrara, the Crown Chakra

• Function = I Know
• Element =  Emptiness and Fullness. Energy = Transcendence and Immanence
• Bija Seed Sound = AH