Chakra Balancing
What are Chakras?
In Sanskrit, the word “chakra” means “disk” or “wheel” and refers to the energy centers in your body. These wheels or disks of spinning energy each correspond to certain nerve bundles and major organs.
To function at their best, your chakras need to stay open, or balanced. If they get blocked, you may experience physical or emotional symptoms related to a particular chakra.
There are seven main chakras that run along your spine. They start at the root, or base, of your spine and extend to the crown of your head. That said, some people believe you have at least 114 different chakras in the body.
What are the types of Chakras
- Root Chakra (Muladhara) The Muldhara, or root chakra, represents our foundation. On the human body, it sits at the base of the spine and gives us the feeling of being grounded. When the root chakra is open, we feel confident in our ability to withstand challenges and stand on our own two feet. When it's blocked, we feel threatened, as if we're standing on unstable ground.
- Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana) The Swadhisthana, or sacral chakra, helps inform how we relate to our emotions and the emotions of others. It also governs creativity and sexual energy. Those with a blocked sacral chakra could feel a lack of control in their lives.
- Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) The third chakra, the solar plexus chakra, speaks to your ability to be confident and in control of your life. Think back to the last time you had butterflies or felt a pit in the stomach: That's the Manipura chakra at work.
- Heart Chakra (Anahata) The Anahata, or heart chakra, is the bridge between the lower chakras (associated with materiality) and the upper chakras (associated with spirituality). As the name suggests, this chakra can influence our ability to give and receive love—from others and ourselves.
- Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) The Visudhha, or throat chakra, gives voice to the heart chakra and controls our ability to communicate our personal power.
- Third-Eye Chakra (Ajna) As we move up the body, we're getting closer to communion with the divine. The Anja, or third-eye chakra, controls our ability to see the big picture and connect to intuition. Think of it as the eye of the soul: It registers information beyond the surface level.
- Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) The Sahasrara, or crown chakra, the highest chakra, sits at the crown of the head and represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually. When you fully open your crown chakra—something very few people ever do!—you're able to access a higher consciousness .
What are the benefits of Chakra Balancing
- Remain calm in your everyday life
- See challenges for what they are and not be as affected by them.
- Overcome past life experiences which could have left their mark on you.
- Help others without their problems affecting you.
- Develop confidence, energy, freedom ,and happiness to feel good about yourself and life every day
How To Tell Your Chakras Are Blocked
- There are a few ways to tell if your chakras are blocked. You know your own body, and one of the most common symptoms is feeling out of balance or not feeling grounded in one part or your whole body. Other signs that your chakras may be blocked include physical problems in the area that corresponds to the chakra, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, stress, sore throat ,and depression. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, then we suggest working on opening your chakras!
How To Balance Your Chakras: 4 Different Ways
Once you understand how important energy is to your wellness, you will probably want to start clearing and balancing your chakras.
Bringing balance to your body allows your energy, or life force, to flow through the body without restriction. An energy block acts like a roadblock that prevents energy from getting where it needs to go or disrupts the most effective route.
While you can’t eliminate roadblocks on your way to work, you can balance your chakras to remove energy blocks that are harming your body and spirit.
- Tapping
- Stretching
- Meditation
- Yoga
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you balance your chakras on your own?
Meditation is probably the most effective way to balance the chakras. There are many chakra meditations that can be found online, but it is also easy enough to practice on your own. Each chakra is associated with a seed sound, or bija mantra and a color. Chakra affirmations are also useful in healing and balancing.
How do you align your chakras for beginners?
Breathing exercises and relaxation meditation can help you reach this alignment. A yoga pose for a corresponding chakra can also open and balance it. While specific postures and breathing can keep your body balanced, guided meditations can align your mind.
Which chakra to balance first?
The word Muladhara breaks down into two Sanskrit words: Mula meaning “root” and Adhara, which means “support” or “base.” This is the first of the chakras of matter. Balancing the root chakra creates the solid foundation for opening the chakras above.
How do I open my money chakra?
Engage in physical activity: Exercise and movement can help ground and balance the root chakra. This can include activities such as yoga, tai chi, or dancing. Spend time in nature: Connecting with the natural world can help ground and balance the root chakra