A Guide to the 7 Chakra Frequencies and Their Healing Properties

In traditional practice, the chakras are the body's seven energy centres — each associated with a particular colour, element, and frequency. When they're felt to be balanced, we feel grounded and clear; when one feels blocked, that area of life can feel stuck. Sound is one of the most beautiful ways to work with them, using specific frequencies to encourage a sense of flow and alignment.

This guide walks through all seven chakras — their associated frequency, qualities, and the sound techniques used to work with each. These associations come from spiritual tradition rather than clinical science, but the felt experience of calm and balance is very real to those who practise.

Root Chakra (Muladhara) — 396 Hz

At the base of the spine, associated with the colour red, the Root governs our sense of stability, security, and groundedness. When balanced, we feel safe and settled; when blocked, it's linked with fear and unease. 396 Hz is traditionally used to encourage a sense of grounding and release of fear.

Qualities: grounding · a sense of safety · steadiness · connection to the earth

Technique: a tuning fork or singing bowl tuned to 396 Hz, played near the base of the spine, is used to encourage a grounded, settled feeling.

Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) — 417 Hz

Just below the navel, associated with orange, the Sacral is the centre of emotion, creativity, and flow. Balanced, it lets us express and create freely; blocked, it's linked with emotional stagnation. 417 Hz is associated with change and the clearing of emotional blockages.

Qualities: creativity · emotional flow · openness · a sense of ease in relating

Technique: a bowl or fork tuned to 417 Hz, played near the lower abdomen, is used to encourage emotional release and creative flow.

Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) — 528 Hz

In the upper abdomen, associated with yellow, the Solar Plexus is the centre of confidence and personal power. Balanced, we feel capable and motivated; blocked, it's linked with low self-esteem. 528 Hz — popularly called the "Love Frequency" — is one of the most beloved tones in sound healing. (You may hear 528 Hz described as a "DNA repair" frequency; that label is folklore rather than science — but the tone remains a favourite for how it feels.)

Qualities: confidence · motivation · personal power · a sense of purpose

Technique: a 528 Hz fork or bowl, played near the solar plexus, is used to encourage confidence and a sense of empowerment.

Heart Chakra (Anahata) — 639 Hz

At the centre of the chest, associated with green (and sometimes pink), the Heart governs love, compassion, and connection. Balanced, we give and receive love freely; blocked, it's linked with loneliness or bitterness. 639 Hz is associated with harmonising relationships and opening the heart.

Qualities: love · compassion · forgiveness · connection

Technique: a 639 Hz bowl or fork, played near the heart, is used in meditations on love and compassion to encourage emotional openness.

Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) — 741 Hz

At the base of the throat, associated with blue, the Throat governs communication, expression, and truth. Balanced, we express ourselves clearly; blocked, it's linked with difficulty speaking our truth. 741 Hz is traditionally used to clear and open this centre.

Qualities: clear communication · authentic self-expression · creativity in speech and writing

Technique: a 741 Hz fork or bowl near the throat — often combined with chanting or toning — is used to encourage clear, honest expression.

Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) — 852 Hz

Between the eyebrows, associated with indigo, the Third Eye governs intuition and insight. Balanced, we feel clear and perceptive; blocked, it's linked with confusion or lack of focus. 852 Hz is associated with awakening intuition and spiritual awareness.

Qualities: intuition · insight · mental clarity · inner wisdom

Technique: a 852 Hz fork or bowl near the forehead, used in meditation, is said to deepen intuition and clarity.

Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) — 963 Hz

At the top of the head, associated with violet or white, the Crown governs our sense of connection to something greater. Balanced, we feel a sense of unity and peace; blocked, it's linked with disconnection. 963 Hz is associated with spiritual connection and a feeling of expansion.

Qualities: spiritual connection · inner peace · a sense of unity · release of limiting beliefs

Technique: a 963 Hz fork or bowl held above the head, used in meditation, is said to encourage a deeper sense of connection and peace.

Harmonising Your Chakras with Sound

Working through the seven frequencies in sequence — from Root to Crown — is a beautiful way to encourage a felt sense of balance across body, emotion, and spirit. You don't need to believe in anything for it to be soothing; many people simply find that moving through the tones leaves them calmer, clearer, and more settled.

Chakra sound work is a complementary wellbeing practice. It supports relaxation and balance, and sits alongside — never in place of — professional medical care.

Learn Chakra Frequency Healing at Ananda Dhwani

If you'd like to work with these frequencies properly — with the right forks, bowls, and technique for each chakra — our [5-Day In-Person Sound Healing Teacher Training in Rishikesh] teaches chakra frequency work hands-on, with a full range of instruments. You can also experience a complete chakra session through our [sound healing therapies], or read our companion guide to [sound healing techniques for chakra balancing].

Move through the tones, one by one, and feel yourself come back into balance.