Chakras are the concentrated energy centers of the body. Chakra is a Sanskrit term and it means “wheel” or “disk” and is derived from the root word “cakra”. The chakras themselves are not physical, but they interact with the physical body through two major ways, the nervous and the endocrine systems. Chakras are spinning wheels of energy/light. Blocked, overactive, and under-active chakras can all wreak havoc in your life, because they can throw you off emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Some great chakra balancing techniques are (many of which you can do yourself at home):
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy/ Essential Oils: Chakras & Essential oils Guide & Where to Buy essential Oils
Breath work
Colour Therapy
Chakra meditation
Crystal Healing
Eft Tapping
Reiki
Singing Bowls or Tuning Forks
Tai Chi
Yoga
Seventh Chakra - CROWN Located at the top of the head.
Colour: Violet or clear
Theme: Wisdom, Consciousness, Transcendence
Element: Consciousness/Energy
Developmental life stage: 43 to 49 years old
Affirmation: "I Am", "I Understand"
Spiritual Centre, Development of Psychic Abilities, Enlightenment, Unity. Balancing this chakra helps Central nervous system, muscular system, skin.
When blocked you may feel apathy, a disconnect from spirituality, or potentially psychological problems hindering your ability to learn or communicate.
Sixth Chakra – THIRD EYE Located in the center of the forehead between the eyebrows
Colour: Indigo
Theme: Insight, Awareness, Light
Element:: Light
Developmental life stage: 36 to 42 years old
Affirmation: “I Know”, “I Think”
Perception Centre; Psychic Consciousness; Wisdom; Intuitive Ability; Visualization; Power Of Mind. Balancing this chakra helps brain and neurological system, eyes, ears, nose.
When blocked you may experience confusion, headaches, eyestrain, mental rigidity or stubbornness.
Fifth Chakra – THROAT Located in the centre of the throat
Colour: Blue
Theme: Express, Listen, Speak, Sing
Element: Music/Sound/Ether
Developmental life stage: 29 to 35 years old
Affirmation: “I Speak”, “I Express”
Expression Centre; Communication; Inner Voice; Speaking from Truth; Expression of Creativity; (Arts, Music); Willpower. Balancing this chakra helps throat and thyroid, esophagus, trachea, mouth, jaw, teeth, neck, vertebrae.
When blocked your may experience an inability to communicate, neglect of self-care, thyroid problems and colds as well as creative blocks.
Fourth Chakra – HEART Located in the centre of the chest
Colour: Green
Theme: Healing, Balance, Unity, Compassion
Element: Air
Developmental life stage: 21 to 28 years old
Affirmation: “I Love”
Love Centre; Compassion; Unconditional Love; Hope; Forgiveness. Balancing this chakra helps heart, circulatory system, ribs, breast, thymus gland, lungs, shoulders, arms, hands, diaphragm.
When blocked you may experience disgust, withdrawal, judgment, heart disease, asthma and immune deficiencies.
Third Chakra – SOLAR PLEXUS Located in the area above the naval
Colour: Yellow
Theme: Inner Fire, Energy, Self Esteem, Transformation
Element: Fire
Developmental life stage: 15 to 21 years old
Affirmation: “I Can”, “I Do”
Power Centre; Self-confidence and Esteem; Manifestation. Balancing this chakra helps stomach, pancreas, adrenals, upper intestines, liver, gallbladder, middle spine.
When blocked you may experience feelings of being trapped, weakness, powerlessness, vulnerability and digestive issues as well as frustration, lack of direction and anger.
Second Chakra – SACRAL Located in the lower abdomen, genitals, wombs Colour: Orange
Theme: Creativity, Emotions, Sensuality
Element: Water
Developmental life stage: 8-14 years old
Affirmation: “I Feel”, “I Want”
Creativity and Sexuality; Relationship with Money, Career and Power; Procreation; Ability to Feel Joy and Pleasure. Balancing this chakra helps sexual organs, large intestine, lower vertebrae, pelvis, hip area, urinary bladder.
When blocked you may experience boredom, lack of inspiration, stiffness, impotence, or uterine/bladder/kidney issues.
First Chakra – ROOT Located at the base of the spine Colour: Red
Theme: Survival, Birth, Safety, Stability
Element: Earth
Developmental life stage: 1 to 7 years old
Affirmation: “I Do”, “I Am”
Survival and Security Centre; Family Connections; Animal Instinct; Controls Fear; Helps in Grounding. Balancing this chakra helps Spinal column, rectum, legs, bones, feet. Energizes body, increases overall health.
When blocked you may experience fear, anxiety, uncertainty, disconnection and bone/joint pain.