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We are working hard everyday, and have so much going on that we need some positive spirit and the  Alex and Ani’s new Chakra collection might be worth browsing through because this jewelry line is so much more than pretty bangles: Each bracelet is designed with the intention to nourish all the positive energy you have inside of you.

Unless you’re an avid yogi, or are familiar with Sanskrit vocabulary, you might not even know what a chakra is, so let’s start there. Per The Chopra Center’s definition, the Sanskrit chakra can literally be translated to mean “wheel or disk,” and to yogis and those who follow Ayurvedic traditions, “chakra” refers to the “wheels of energy throughout the body.” There are seven chakras in total: root, sacral, solar, heart, throat, third eye, and crown — and each are represented in Alex and Ani’s new collection.

Yoga has expanded from a spiritual practice to a widespread culture when I heard about the    Alex and Ani’s new line of chakra-inspired bangles, my interest was immediately piqued. I was looking for something to help strengthen my spirit.

Chakras impact us on a physical, mental, and vibrational level and are the source of our spiritual power. “When life events happen, our chakras can become overactive or under-active, which can make you feel off-center on every level.” So in order to realign all seven chakras and get that positive energy flowing, you can wear the Alex and Ani bangle(s) representing a particular chakra that needs nourishment.

First, there’s the root chakra, and this one is located at the end of your spine and tailbone. “It’s the root of your entire chakra system,” that its embodying love, power, and energy is believed to “help ground you to the earth to feel at home, sturdy, and present.” So this bangle might come in handy during those moments when you simply feel out of your element or comfort zone.

Next comes the sacral chakra,  is found right below your navel, aka “the dwelling place of self.” This, is where your emotions and creativity are born, where sexuality and exploration are ignited. Sounds pretty steamy, huh? So the next time you’re feeling unstimulated, or curious to explore the physical world, this is the chakra for you.

The solar plexus chakra can be found right at the navel, so you know the phrase, “listen to your gut”? What you could say instead is, “listen to your solar plexus chakra.” It’s basically where your personal power and identity exists, and according to Ferlise, it’s the “key to confidence, personality, sovereignty, opinions, and beliefs.” Now, the heart chakra is sort of similar, in that it’s the focal point of love, beauty, compassion — your ability to feel and connect on a deeper level.

I’d consider the throat, third eye, and crown chakras to be the big powerhouses of the seven. I say this because these chakras play an important role in how you connect with and respond to the universe. The throat chakra, for example, is obviously located in your throat and, can help you communicate your emotions more clearly and truthfully — something I, myself, deal with on a daily basis, as many people do. The third eye chakra, is located between your brows and is all about the brain: your intuition, dreams, and perception. The crown chakra, on the other hand, embodies wisdom and encourages you to explore something bigger than yourself.

Regardless of whether or not you believe in astrology, there’s really no denying your emotions work in mysterious ways, and who couldn’t benefit from a little more balance, right? Alex and Ani’s Chakra collection is currently available online, but keep in mind, these bangles are meant to be worn year-round, no matter what the planets are up to. “Chakras can be balanced by simply turning your attention to it, and these symbols are a great way to give your chakras the TLC they need,”