The stones of this wind chime's clapper align in an ascending column and correspond to the seven chakras of the human body's spine. This combination of color and sound underscores the ancient meaning of the major energy centers of the human body.
According to Eastern traditions, there are seven basic chakras. These correlate to the seven main nerve ganglia emanating from the spinal column, as revealed through modern physiology. Each chakra location has a unique meaning, orientation and healing potential.
Woodstock Chakra Chimes can remind us of the strength of mind over matter and, through sound, give us a small window into the balance of the physical and metaphysical.
- Sahasrara: The Crown Chakra. Its color is violet, Related to thought and self-knowledge, it is represented by amethyst.
- Ajna: The Brow Chakra. Its color is indigo, and it is related to intuition and clarity. It is represented by lapis.
- Vishuddha: The Throat Chakra. Its color it turquoise, and it is related to sound and self-expression. It is represented by turquoise.
- Anahata: The Heart Chakra. Its color is green, and it is related to love and compassion. It is represented by aventurine.
- Manipura: The Solar Plexus Chakra. Its color is yellow, and it is related to growth and personal power. It is represented by citrine.
- Svadhisthana: The Sacral Chakra. Its color is orange, and it is related to creativity and enthusiasm. It is represented by carnelian.
- Muladhara: The Base Chakra. Its color is red, and it is related to physical identity and self-preservation. It is represented by red jasper.