The sacral chakra, or Swadhisthana, is the second of the body’s seven main chakras, or energy centers. It forms when we are between the ages of 8 and 14 and just beginning to develop a sense of self.

The seventh chakra is the Sahasrara, or the crown chakra, associated with the color’s violet or white.As the final chakra in the system, it has a unique role in human spirituality, connection, and consciousness.

The solar plexus chakra, or Manipura in Sanskrit, translates to, “city of jewels.” Located in the upper belly at the diaphragm, it acts as the center of personal power. This chakra governs personality, ego, and identity, as well as personal freedom, choice, and authenticity.

With meditation practice, you have everything necessary already within you. By sitting yourself down, wherever you are, closing your eyes, and going within, you can get there. But tools can most definitely help you on your meditation journey. Here are our five tips to help you go “deep” in your mediation.

Sometimes having a spiritual practice can feel like a lot of planning, and maybe can even be a bit intimidating. It can be difficult to find the quiet time you need to connect and focus. Sometimes it is a bit challenging to fit into your day, and you can fall off from your practice.

Practicing a connection with your higher self will lead to a trust so deep in the divine timing, that the perception of challenges in life will come as lessons. Tuning into higher consciousness is said to happen both physically and energetically in the crown chakra.