The 1st chakra, Muladhara, also know as "the Root" is associated with the colour red and the qualities of groundedness, connection to the Heart of our Earth Mother, survival, strength, physical self, safety, tribal and family karma, courage, determination, origin and generation of life force and PRESENCE.

The third chakra is known as the Manipura (often referred to as the Solar Plexus chakra) is associated with the colour yellow and the qualities of personal will, personal power, courage, clear decisive action, vision, dynamic action, assertiveness, discipline, determination, passion, vitality and resilience.