Understanding Chakras Through Beading – A Thunderhorse Descendant Guide

What Are Chakras and Why Do They Matter in Jewelry Making?

The belief in chakras (CHAH-krah or CHUH-kruh) comes from ancient Indian spiritual traditions, especially Hinduism and Buddhism. The term chakra means wheel or disc in Sanskrit (SAN-skrit), representing spinning energy centers in the body that influence physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

The concept first appears in the Vedas (VAY-duhs)—some of the oldest spiritual texts in Hinduism. Over time, the idea developed into a seven-chakra system through Tantric (TAHN-trik) and yogic (YOH-gik) traditions. These chakras are aligned from the base of the spine to the top of the head, with each one serving a specific energetic purpose.

Today, chakra philosophy has expanded into Tibetan and modern holistic wellness practices, where it's used to promote balance and mindfulness.

Sources:

• Flood, Gavin. The Hindu Religious Tradition. Oxford University Press, 1996.
• Feuerstein, Georg. The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy and Practice. Hohm Press, 2001.
• Khanna, Madhu. Yantra: The Tantric Symbol of Cosmic Unity. Thames & Hudson, 1979.

The 7 Chakras: Locations, Colors, Meanings & Beads

Each chakra aligns with a color, purpose, and specific area of the body. In one of our recent Morning Coffee projects, we used a specially curated 8mm Mixed Gemstone Strand with seven natural stones, each representing one chakra:

What Does the Snake Have to Do with Chakras?

In yogic philosophy, the Kundalini (koon-dah-LEE-nee) is a coiled serpent lying dormant at the base of the spine—within the Root Chakra. This ancient symbol represents the divine feminine energy or Shakti that exists within us all.

As a person grows spiritually—through practices like meditation, breathwork, or mindful creativity like jewelry making—this energy is believed to rise up the spine, awakening each chakra like a snake uncoiling. When it reaches the Crown Chakra, it can result in spiritual awakening and inner transformation.

This journey of energy rising is often symbolized by two snakes spiraling up the spine, much like the caduceus, a symbol also linked to healing and medicine.

Sources:

• Woodroffe, Sir John. The Serpent Power. Dover Publications, 1974.
• Sivananda, Swami. Kundalini Yoga. The Divine Life Society, 1935.

Why Chakra Jewelry?

Creating or wearing chakra jewelry is about more than just matching colors or patterns. It’s a deeply personal and symbolic way to:

• Encourage emotional and energetic balance
• Support spiritual wellness
• Carry reminders of inner strength and clarity
• Connect to ancient traditions through stone and symbol

When you bead with intention, you’re not just crafting jewelry—you’re crafting a story of energy, healing, and empowerment.

Get the Beads

Want to make your own chakra jewelry? Shop the strand used in our live demo: ? 8mm Mixed Gemstone Bead Strand – 7 Chakras

Watch the Morning Coffee replay:
? Chakra Jewelry Making Live

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