What are Chakras and how to bring them into balance in a few simple steps!
If you are experiencing a lack of energy, and concentrating on minor things takes the hell out of you it may just be the first sing of having your chakras out of balance. Balancing your chakras is THE way to find balance within your mind and your body.
WTF ARE CHAKRAS?
Chakras are an ancient way of viewing the energy within your body. There are seven chakras and each one has its own powerful energy that must flow freely. When your chakras are balanced, your whole body is in balance and you experience feelings of harmony and elevation, one feels whole.
Here is a quick explanation of each chakra - its energy and function within the body.
I love being in my body
I am centered and grounded
I am able to let go of fear
I know I am eternally safe
Is your connection to the Earth and the foundation of your being, your roots, your connection to the physical world. When in balance, you experience a sense of physical security, safety, and you feel centered. People who feel well-supported have a strong Muladhara chakra.
- Color: Red
- Element: Earth
- Sense: Smell
- Obstacle: Fear
- Issues: Survival
- Seed Mantra: Lam
- Vital Energy: Apana (outward moving energy)
- Gland: Adrenals
- Location: Base of the spine, tailbone
- Purpose: Feeling of being grounded, safe and secure
- Mantra: LAM
Related Body Functions: Elimination of waste and toxins, core balance, pelvic floor
Foods: Root vegetables (Beets, rutabagas, garlic, ginger, turnips, potatoes, and parsnips), chickpeas and red fruits (apples or pomegranates)What Can You Do: Reconnect your body with the earth by walking barefoot on grass or sand. Walk outdoors, go hiking, or sit with your back against a tree to get grounded. And presence—being here now.
2. SVADHISTHANA | Sacral Chakra
I am alive, connected and aware I embrace pleasure and welcome abundance I am a sensual and creative being My sexuality is sacred
Governs your ability to feel your emotions and experience pleasure, creativity and sexual energy. When in balance, life is more enjoyable. People who are enthusiastic and can accept pleasure naturally, have a strong Svadhisthana chakra.
- Color: Orange
- Element: Water
- Sense: Taste
- Obstacle: Guilt
- Issues: Sexuality, Sensual desires
- Seed Mantra: Vam
- Vital Energy: Vyana (circulation of energy)
- Gland: Gonads
- Location: Two inches below the belly button in the lower abdomen
- Purpose: Feeling pleasurable, accepting, creative and abundant
- Mantra: VAM
Foods: Transparent liquids like teas and broths, orange foods - especially carrots, oranges, and orange juice but also melon, mango, or strawberries.
What Can You Do: Through a habit of self-nurture and self-care. So get yourself in the water on a regular basis or play the music that duplicates the sound of the ocean / water. You can also take a nice relaxing walk in the moonlight.
3. MANIPURA | Solar Plexus Chakra (shining gem)
I am confident in all that I do
I respect myself and I deserve a wonderful life
I chose health, healing and happiness
I act with courage and strength
Also called Navel or Power chakra, gives you the ability to transform raw fiery energy into action and is your source of self-esteem. When balanced you feel empowered. People who have self-confidence and self-esteem have a strong Manipura chakra
- Color: Yellow
- Element: Fire
- Sense: Sight
- Obstacle: Shame
- Issues: Intellect, Aggression
- Seed Mantra: Ram
- Vital Energy: Samana (digestion and assimilation)
- Gland: Pancreas
- Location: Around the point where the ribs meet in the middle of your abdomen
- Purpose: Feeling confident and in control, self-worth
- Mantra: RAM
Foods: Yellow - yellow peppers, but you can also try corn, yellow lentils, yellow curry, and bananas. Avoid - sugar, white flour, and processed foods
What Can You Do: Go out! Spend time in the sun in the morning or before sunset, get some vitamin D. Physical movement can also awaken and recharge your body, especially in the morning. Try Tai Chi, yoga, or Pilates (outside, preferably).
4. ANAHATA | Heart Chakra
I am kind to myself
I allow love to fill me up and guide my actions
I am able to let go of the past
ve fearlessly & whole
I forgive myself and others
The home of love, balance and relationships. Represents the qualities of love, compassion, and empathy and self-acceptance. The signs of balance are: soothing, comforting and nourishing; warm-hearted, sympathetic, and loving.
- Color: Green
- Element: Air
- Sense: Touch
- Obstacle: Forgiveness
- Issues: Compassion, Attachment
- Seed Mantra: Yam
- Vital Energy: Prana (inward moving energy)
- Gland: Thymus
- Location: Centre of the chest, on the breast bone
- Purpose: Feeling loved and giving love, inner peace
- Mantra: YAM
Foods: green vegetable - leafy greens and cruciferous veggies such as kale, lettuces, spinach, chard, bok choy, collard greens, broccoli, avocado
What Can You Do: Get a dog, a cat, or even a bird. Yes! Now you actually have a solid reason. One of the best ways to open a closed heart is through giving and receiving love with a pet. Learn to love unconditionally, forgive, surrender and let go.
5. VISHUDDHA | Throat Chakra
I speak up for myself
I express myself with confidence
I speak the truth and am true to myself
I am grateful
The center of communication, creativity and expression, it is the home of your voice, the center of your communication, and the keeper of your authenticity. When balanced, this chakra allows you to express yourself with confidence. People who can speak their truth and think clearly have a strong Vishudha chakra.
- Color: Blue
- Element: Ether or space
- Sense: Sound / Hearing
- Obstacle: Speak your truth
- Issues: Communication, expression
- Seed Mantra: Ham
- Vital Energy: Udana
- Gland: Thyroid
- Location: In the throat in Adam’s apple area
- Purpose: Being able to communicate and express, both inwardly and outwardly
- Mantra: HAM
What Can You Do: Be truthful, if you're angry, be angry. Be who you are. Speak the truth. Give yourself permission to be you — to speak your mind, to give voice to the truth of who you are.
6. ANJA | Third Eye Chakra
I am connected to the universe
I honor and follow my intuition
I see the truth and it is safe for me
Holds an ability to visualize and manifest your visions, and access to higher or spiritual reality. When in balance, it allows for intuition and insight. The great seed sound of OM mantra resonates with this chakra deeply. People who trust their inner perceptions have a strong Ajna chakra, with potential for wisdom and powerful spiritual life.
- Color: Indigo (blue-violet)
- Element: Light (gross energy + mater)
- Sense: Sixth Sense
- Obstacle: Illusion
- Issues: Psychic, Preception, Intuition
- Seed Mantra: OM
- Gland: Pituitary (master gland)
- Location: In the forehead, between the eyes
- Purpose: Feeling able to understand life situations and perceive the meaning
- Mantra: SHAM
Related Body Functions: Sight, decision-making, perception
Foods: Green teas and infusions, dark chocolate, purple foods (grapes, blackberries, blueberries, eggplants, purple kale, purple cabbage and purple sweet potatoes), Omega-3 rich foods (chia seeds, walnuts, flaxseeds).
What Can You Do: Listen to yourself and acknowledge what you really feel, this will allow you to change what is not working for you and to live in a more meaningful, purposeful way.
7. SAHASTRARA | Crown Chakra
I accept myself
I go behind my limiting believes
I am guided and inspired
Connection to your divinity. It is the connection to pure consciousness and when balanced, this chakra gives one knowledge of self and universal awareness. People who experience states of unity have a strong Sahasrara chakra.
- Color: Violet
- Element: Cosmic energy
- Sense: Beyond any of our known senses
- Obstacle: Attachment
- Issues: Awareness, Spirituality
- Seed Mantra: Aum
- Location: On top of or just above the head
- Purpose: Feeling beautiful, connected and purposeful
- Mantra: OM
to greater levels of connection.
BENEFITS OF BALANCING YOUR CHAKRAS
Now that you discovered the basics of each chakra, can you tell which of your chakras appears to be the strongest? Or which one, on the other hand, seems to be blocked?
The benefits of chakra balancing are (of course) tied closely with the philosophy of yoga. If you are already a little familiar with yogic philosophy, you probably know the feeling of full-body relaxation and connection that comes after a great yoga session. We know that this is thanks to the free movement of our life energy (Prana / Chi) flowing through our energy channels (Nadis). Asana - physical poses with Pranayama - breathing are a great way of unlocking these energy blocks allowing your vital energy to flow freely through your body and let you glow!
HOW TO UNLOCK THE CHAKRAS:
• Walking
• Connecting to nature - staying grounded
• Meditation
• Intentional Movement - Yoga, Pilates
DID YOU KNOW?
There are even more than 7 chakras? These other chakras ranging from 8 upwards are situated outside of your body above your head and some even in different dimensions.
If you'd like to know more about Chakras click HERE
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