Chakra Healing And Balancing
What Are The Chakra's
A chakra represents an energy center within the body. In an individual with optimal health, the chakras function together harmoniously to generate vital life energy. Balanced chakras contribute to the well-being of the body, mind, and spirit. Moreover, each chakra is associated with a unique symbol, color, and significance.
The word “chakra” is derived from the Sanskrit term for “wheel,” symbolizing the spinning energy centers that constitute a chakra. This energy is traditionally referred to as “prana.” The term also appears in other disciplines, such as yoga and meditation, where “pranayama” is the practice of breath control.
Where did the chakra concept originate?
The chakra system has its origins in India, dating back to between 1500 and 500 BC. Furthermore, the information pertaining to each chakra was documented in the Vedas, which are among the oldest and most revered spiritual scriptures in human history.
How many chakras are there?
The human body contains a total of seven chakras, beginning at the base of the spinal cord and extending to the crown of the head. Each chakra has a unique significance and performs distinct functions that contribute to the body’s overall well-being. If any of these chakras fall out of alignment, it can adversely affect your physical, mental, and spiritual health.
The 7 chakras along with their locations andassociated colors are shown below.
Root chakra — base of the spine — red
Sacral chakra — just below the navel — orange
Solar Plexus chakra — stomach area — yellow
Heart chakra — center of the chest — green
Throat chakra — base of the throat — blue
Third Eye chakra — forehead, above between the eyes — indigo
Crown chakra — top of the head — violet
In today’s hectic, stress-inducing world, fully balanced chakras are extremely rare to come by. Therefore, don’t feel disheartened if you suspect something’s not quite right.
What Creates A Chakra Blockage?
Chakras can become blocked and lead to various issues in our daily lives.
Consider a pristine stream flowing through a forested mountain. If left alone, the water will travel from the mountain’s peak all the way down to the sea.
That’s the natural path of water, isn’t it? Now, picture a massive storm causing the largest, heaviest boulder you can imagine to tumble into the stream, obstructing its course.
As a result, the flow halts, unable to reach the land beneath the obstruction.
This serves as an excellent metaphor for the functioning of chakras, as the water’s flow represents the movement of energy through these centers.
The significant obstacles in life that can impede our chakras include:
Work stress
Financial turmoil
Poor diet
Sexual oppression
Low self-esteem
Illness
Grief
Heartbreak
Rejection
Resentment
Fear
Anxiety
Stubbornness and tunnel vision
Denial
It’s a classic chicken-and-egg situation. It’s unclear whether work stress or a blockage in the root chakra comes first; it remains an enigma.
Chakra specialist Anodea Judith suggests that these blockages are akin to knots formed from resistance, or our “nots.” She elaborates, “These knots represent your ‘nots’—the areas where you cannot, do not, or have not… and the goal is to transform all these ‘nots’ into a ‘yes’ in your life.”
Why Several Chakras Block Together
It is evident that when one chakra falls out of alignment, it often impacts the adjacent chakras. Chakras may become blocked individually or in groups.
Take, for instance, a situation where your partner has overstepped a boundary, damaging your self-esteem with their words. This could block your solar plexus chakra. Moreover, feelings of betrayal, decreased appreciation, and diminished affection towards them may arise, indicating a heart chakra blockage.
This exemplifies how two blockages can occur simultaneously.
Hence, it’s apparent that while chakras are immensely powerful, they are also quite sensitive to our human experiences.
Fortunately, just as chakras can become blocked and closed, they can also be cleansed and opened.
Tips On How To Unblock Chakras
Numerous methods exist for unblocking and opening your chakras, many of which are straightforward. The following are some highly recommended techniques:
Chakra meditations
Chakra crystals
Essential oils
Using affirmations
Making slight behavioral changes
Remember that achieving perfectly balanced and flowing chakra energy is quite rare, so don’t be discouraged if you think there’s an imbalance.