Chakra tattoos are inspired by these very interesting elements of Hinduism and yoga, so they are ideal for those who want to tattoo something related to these fields of knowledge and with a mystical touch.
Next we will see how to take advantage of them in a tattoo, and we will also talk about what they are and the different seven major chakras so that you take it into account before getting a tattoo. Also, if you want to continue with this very spiritual line, we also recommend that you read this other article about om symbol tattoos.
What are the chakras?
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Surely if you are here you know perfectly well what the chakras are, although, to make sure, let's define them a bit.
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According to Hinduism and yoga, the chakras are seven energy points present in the human body that run from the base of the spine to the crown., and that are located in different endocrine points. Each one is associated with a different color and divinity, as well as different functions. Broadly speaking, the chakras are considered to be a door that allows us to connect the physical world (that is, our body) with the subtle or inner world (that is, our mind).
What are the chakras?
There are seven major chakras (located where we mentioned above, throughout the column) and countless minors. The seven main ones, and obviously the most popular option in a tattoo, are:
- Sahasrara, the consciousness chakra, is associated with the color pink, the god Shiva and has the function of connecting with god. It is located at the crown.
- Ajna, the chakra of forgiveness, is associated with the color lilac, the Ardhanari deity, and has the function of providing you with intuition. It is located in the eyes.
- Vishuddhi, the communication chakra, is associated with the color blue and the deity Krishna. Its function is speech (understood as diction and self-expression) and it is located in the throat.
- Anahata it is considered the chakra of courage and security. It is associated with the color green and the goddess Durga. It has the function of providing compassion and healing.
- manipura It is the chakra of contentment and peace. Its color is yellow and the god with which it is associated, Vishnu. He is located in the stomach and is in charge of intelligence.
- Svadhishthana It is the chakra of knowledge and creativity. It is related to the color orange and to the deity Brahma. It is located in the navel and is responsible for emotions.
- Muladhara, the last chakra, is associated with innocence and wisdom. His color is red and his associated deity, Ganesh. The function of this chakra is that of instinct and sexual vigor.
How to take advantage of chakra tattoos
Outside of the most common designs, which we will also talk about, tattoos that have these energy points of the body as protagonists go a long way.. In order for your final tattoo to be as original as possible, it is highly recommended:
Choose the place well
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Chakra tattoos tend to be done in a very clear place: the back. The reason why is clear, the chakras themselves run through this place from the crown of the head to the tailbone, which at first glance seems the most appropriate place to get tattooed.
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But nonetheless, we must not leave aside other places that can be much more original. For example, you can opt for the arm, forearm or leg or even, if you want a very small design, on the side of the finger. On the side of the neck they are also very cool.
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The trick is that, As it is a vertical design (as long as you choose to tattoo the seven chakras, of course), you choose the place taking this into account and that, in addition, match the size. Thus, a small tattoo on the back would not be recommended because the design is lost in so much skin.
Combine with other elements
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The chakras are not only associated with a place in the body, on the contrary, they have many other elements with which they can be combined perfectly (like color, but we'll talk about that in the next point).
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One of the most beautiful elements with which these energy points are associated is the lotus flower, which also symbolizes enlightenment. This can lead to many (and very cool) combinations, such as rather simple designs with only the outline of the petals or more realistic designs in which a specific chakra stands out.
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In addition, you can also associate them with their own god. For this type of tattoo, a colorful style is highly recommended, based on Hindu art, very detailed, in which the chakra would be somewhat relegated to a second position.
Give it a touch of color
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Finally, knowing how to provide a touch of color to the chakras is also vital to achieve a unique and very original design. Although each chakra is associated with a predetermined color, do not rule out giving them your own tone (for example, in watercolor they are very cool, although you should not avoid the brightest colors or even pastel colors, with a touch of pointillism, as if you were celebrating the hi). In addition, the color can be limited to the chakra or "come out" in the form of splashes. This last option will give an air of vitality and movement to the highly recommended design.
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Chakra tattoos are more versatile than it seems at first glance, since, as you may have seen, they are not only limited to the back. Tell us, do you have any design of these energy points? Are you thinking of making one? What type of chakra is your favourite?
