The 7 Chakras

Chakras, are energy points in our body that run from the sacrum to the top of our head. This chakra system as we know it, originated in India in the Vedas text. In Sanskrit, chakra means “Wheel” or “disk” and refers to the spinning energy ports in our body that house certain nerve bundles and major organs.

The reason we strive to open or balance the chakras is so that we can live a life full of joy, with the knowledge that contrast still exists, and we can navigate any obstacle with ease, knowing it’s temporary and we have full control of our lives.

Sounds easy, but it can be very challenging to align all of our chakras and have them fully open at all times. Think of a monk who has spent their entire life meditating, the modern human would have a very hard time being in that same state of mind. We created a super simple guide to the chakras, what could be blocking them, and simple things we can do to help us open them up. Keep in mind, that this is a step towards getting to know yourself, so you might discover trapped traumas that will not be released with these simple steps, at least not right away. There are a plethora of modalities to release trauma, so we encourage you to do some research before trying any of them.

Root Chakra, Located at the base of the spine. (I AM)

Root Chakra / Muladhara

The Root Chakra sits at the base of the spine. It is responsible for our sense of survival, trust, safety and security and feeling grounded. It is our foundation, and everything in our life, including habits and values, that gives us a sense of security. Think of what makes you feel safe, and what you cannot get rid of or stop doing, even if it’s not good for you. Bad habits are hard to get rid of, because we know what to expect of them, so our unconscious mind thinks they are keeping us safe from worse things or from feeling uncomfortable. This often leads to mental dysfunctions that we create or adopt as coping mechanisms. This chakra is associated with the element of earth, so take your shoes off and dig them into the dirt!

Unbalanced Root Chakra Physical Symptoms:

• Lethargy

• Dysphoria

• Uncertainty

• Unworthiness

• Colon issues

• Unhealthy teeth

• Blood disorders

• Sciatica

• Adrenal Gland issues

• Eating disorders

Tips for balancing the Root Chakra:

• Grounding

• Being in nature

• Aroma therapy

• Playing or listening to rhythmic drums

• Root Chakra meditations

• Chanting LAM (activates root chakra)

• Yoga (poses such as yogic squat, forward fold, bridge, savasana, tree pose)

• Using crystals such as ruby, garnet, hematite and red jasper.

• Eating red foods, such as beets, tomatoes, strawberries, cherries, red apples, red peppers, pomegranates, etc.

• Wearing the color RED!

Sacral Chakra, located in the lower abdomen. (I Feel)

Sacral Chakra / Svadhisthana

The Sacral Chakra is located in the lower abdomen. It rules sexuality, sensuality and creativity, as well as intimacy, pleasure, and emotional identity. This chakra is associated with water, therefore when activate it, we can become fluid and be more open to connecting with the unconscious mind as well as strengthening our senses therefore allowing us to feel pleasure from the simple things which can helps us feel inspired. Consequently, when out of balance, we can develop an obsession and or detachment from literally anything, sex, things, people, sensory feelings, thoughts, etc, so remind yourself to “Be like water”: free flowing and allowing, but make sure you set good boundaries!

Unbalanced Sacral Chakra Symptoms:

• Withdrawn

• Hypersensitivity

• Detachment / Dependency

• Lack of boundaries

• Emotional instability

• Jealousy / obsession

• Creative block

• Infertility / menstrual issues

• Anemia / blood disorders

• Spleen / kidney issues

Tips for balancing the Sacral Chakra:

• Connecting with water

• Practicing stillness / being present

• Dancing (especially moving the hips)

• journaling

• Inner child work

• Affirmations

• Sacral Chakra meditations

• Chanting VAM (activates Sacral Chakra)

• Yoga (poses such as goddess pose, warrior II, frog pose and low lounge)

• Using crystals such as orange calcite, sunstone, carnelian, amber

• Eating orange foods, such as oranges, carrots, mangos, orange peppers, peaches, apricots, sweet potatoes, etc.

• Wearing the color orange!

Solar Plexus Chakra, located above the belly button (I DO)

Solar Plexus / Manipura

The solar plexus is located above the belly button. The Solar Plexus houses our life force energy, also known as Prana energy. It is mainly responsible for our self-esteem, autonomy, willpower, responsibility and self worth. This chakra is associated with the element of fire therefore, someone with an unbalanced Solar Plexus can be very destructive to themselves and or others, or literally have no energy for anything. The goal with this chakra is to be able to express our emotions in a healthy way, and be able to transmute the heavy emotions so as to not allow ourselves to dwell in them. Doing so, can allow us to pursue and thrive in our life purpose.

Unbalanced Solar Plexus Symptoms:

• Low self-esteem

• Lack of purpose

• Lack of direction & or motivation

• Inertia / Hyperactive

• Anger

• Self-centered / power hungry

• Victim mentality

• Fear of not having enough

• Metabolism / Digestive issues

• Liver issues

• Ulcers

• Pancreas issues

• Chronic fatigue

Tips for balancing the Solar Plexus Chakra:

• Spending time in the sun

• Setting goals /making checklists

• Establishing new habits

• Shadow work

• Cord cutting

• Self care

• Core workouts

• Chanting RAM (activates Solar Plexus)

• Yoga (poses such as boat pose, cobra pose, mountain pose, warrior pose, etc)

• Using crystals such as tiger’s eye, honey calcite, pyrite, citrine, etc.

• Eating yellow foods, such as bananas, pineapple, corn, etc.

• Wearing the color yellow!

Heart Chakra, located at the center of the chest. (I LOVE)

Heart Chakra / Anahata

The Heart Chakra is located at the center of the chest. It is responsible for the love we give ourselves (Self-love), compassion, empathy, forgiveness, acceptance, patience, and gratitude. We must give ourselves all of those things, in order to truly be able to reciprocate them. Sometimes we are givers, and it’s difficult to receive, so it is important to practice self care and make sure our needs are met, and our cup is full, before we start pouring from an empty cup. This chakra is associated with the element of air, implying that our love should flow and radiate freely, harmonizing our relationship with ourselves and others.

Unbalanced Heart Chakra Symptoms:

• Self neglect

• Trust issues

• Judgemental

• Abandonment issues

• Grief

• Holding grudges

• Defensiveness

• Need for external validation

• Bad posture

• Issues with receiving

• Heart issues

• Lung/chest issues

• Blood circulation

• Thymus gland issues

Tips for balancing the Heart Chakra:

• Forest bathing

• Gratitude journal

• Setting Healthy boundaries

• Affirmations

• Acts of kindness

• Self love activities

• Shadow work

• Celebrating small wins

• Chanting YAM (activates Heart Chakra)

• Yoga (poses such as sphinx pose, camel pose, reverse plank, cat cow pose, etc)

• Using crystals such as amazonite, rose quartz, green aventurine, rhodochrosite, rhodonite

• Eating green foods, such as cucumber, kiwi, peas, green apples, kale broccoli, spinach, etc.

• Wearing the color green!

Throat Chakra, located at the base of the throat (I SPEAK)

Throat Chakra / Vishuddha

The Throat Chakra is located at the base of the throat. It rules our ability to speak clearly and with confidence. It is responsible for our sense of authenticity, truth and inspiration, the respect and honesty we give ourselves and others, as well as how we are heard and perceived. This chakra is associated with the element of Ether, which helps us clear and purify our awareness and therefore allowing us to communicate with clarity. This is why we must stay conscious of our self talk, and how and what we say to others, because with sound, we can tune the water in our bodies to that frequency (look up water memory).

Unbalance Throat Chakra:

• Speech impediment

• Communication issues

• Fear of being vulnerable

• Lack of self expression

• lack of boundaries

• Manipulative

• Toxic relationships

• Stubbornness

• Throat issues

• Mouth issues

• Thyroid issues

• Hearing issues

• Neck/shoulder pain

Tips for balancing the Throat Chakra:

• Trauma release modalities

• Sound healing

• Practicing speaking honestly to someone

• Speaking mantras or affirmations out loud

• Neck stretches

• Chanting HAM (activates throat chakra)

• Yoga (poses such as lion pose, crescent moon pose, camel pose, neck rolls, plow pose, fish pose etc)

• Using crystals such as blue kyanite, larimar, lapis lazuli, sodalite, amazonite, aquamarine, blue lace agate, angelite, etc.

• Eating naturally blue foods, like blueberries, and blue corn, as well as blackberries and figs

• Wearing the color blue!

Third Eye Chakra, located between the eyebrows (I SEE)

Third Eye Chakra / Ajna

The Third Eye Chakra is located on the forehead between the eyebrows. It is responsible for our spiritual and transcendental awareness, intuition, as well as our memory and other extra sensory abilities. This means, we can all tune in to our psychic and extra sensory abilities, though some of us rather not, for it may be too much to bear. Once we are able to see other dimensions, we see everything, including the darkness, and that may be intimidating for some. Intuition and remembering our dreams on the other hand, can be very helpful guides in our daily lives. There is no element associated with this chakra, but harmonizing all the chakras below, can allow our third eye to open, since we would have a strong foundation, belief system and emotional stability, to support such perception of the world we think we know.

Unbalanced Third Eye Chakra

• Close mindedness

• Dissociation

• Insomnia

• Trouble concentrating

• Rejection of anything etherial/spiritual

• Self doubt

• Delusion / Indulgence in illusions

• Difficulty visualizing

• Poor memory

• Lack of direction

• Issues with sight / brain / hypothalamus / pituitary gland

• Endocrine imbalance

Tips for balancing the Third Eye Chakra

• Introspection practice

• Memory excercises

• Dream journal

• Breathwork

• EFT tapping

• Sound healing

• Candle gazing

• Third Eye Chakra meditations

• Yoga (poses such as lotus pose, dolphin pose, humble warrior, wide legged forward fold, etc.)

• Using crystals such as amethyst, lepidolite, azurite, labradorite, sapphire, lapis lazuli, fluorite, etc.

• Eating foods like eggplant, purple grapes, purple kale, purple cabbage, purple carrots

• Wearing the color violet blue or indigo!

Crown Chakra, located at the crown of the head (I KNOW)

Crown Chakra / Sahasrara

The Crown Chakra is located at the crown or top of the head. It is responsible for our self-realization, enlightenment and spirituality. It influences the cerebrum and the pineal gland. The crown chakra is directly connected to the root chakra by an energy path called Sushumna, where our kundalini energy runs/rises through, once activated. In simple words, the crown chakra is activated when we are able to embody the lower planes, (our human instincts and behaviors), and connect them with our light body or connection to source, transcending human boundaries and therefore reaching enlightenment. This can happen prematurely when kundalini is awakened without first aligning the rest of the chakras.

Unbalanced Crown Chakra

• Disconnection from the physical

• Apathy

• Cinicism

• Addiction to spirituality

• Greed/ Materialistic

• Superiority

• Insomnia / Hypersomnia

• Self-disctructive

• Poor coordination

• Overwhelmed by information

• Neurological disorders

• Chronic headaches

• Alzheimer’s

• Schizophrenia

Tips for balancing the Crown Chakra

• Regulating sleeping cycles

• Practicing “letting go” modalities

• Practicing gratitude

• Grounding

• Crown Chakra Meditation

• Chanting AUM/OM (activates crown chakra)

• Yoga (Poses such as lotus pose, crocodile pose, child’s pose, saddle pose, etc)

• Using crystals such as clear quartz, selenite, amethyst, howlite, etc.

• Fasting

• Wearing the color purple!

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