Chakras and Us
Chakras and their role within our bodies is something I didn’t learn about until I was just entered into my adulthood.
The role of how our energy flows within our bodies and how important it was for our physical, emotional and mental well-being was not a concept I had grown up with.
I had a black and white meaning of health and it didn’t involve my body’s organs, nerves or energy. It honestly was more of what my doctor could tell me about how I felt, and looking within wasn’t exactly on his recommendation list.
7 Chakras and How The Wheels Spin
We have energy centers within our body. Actually, we have seven main chakras that run along our spine. There are some that believe you have at least 114 types of chakras in the body.
We’re going to stick to the seven most referred for today.
In Sanskrit, the word “chakra” means wheel, and just like a wheel it needs to be able to move to make a complete circle and function optimally.
Take that wheel concept and use it for our own body analogy, that flow and movement within our bodies is needed in order for us to function at our best. Each chakra is associated with a specific colour and to a specific area that impacts our lives.
We need our chakras to stay open or balanced, and if any of our energy centers are blocked it affects us emotionally and physically.
The Seven Main Chakras
Root Chakra
The root chakra, or Muladhara, is located at the base of your spine, pelvic floor and first three vertebrae. The associated colour is red. It provides you with self-awareness, a foundation for life, and it helps you feel grounded. Your root chakra basic needs are a sense of security and safety.
Endocrine gland association is the adrenals.
Sacral Chakra
The sacral chakra, or Svadhisthana, is located just below the navel, and above the pubic bone. The associated colour is orange. This chakra is responsible for your sexual and creative energy. Your sacral chakra basic needs are creativity and harmony in relationships.
Endocrine glands association is ovaries and testes.
Solar Plexus Chakra
The solar plexus chakra, or Manipura, is located between the navel and breastbone. The associated colour is yellow. It’s responsible for confidence and self-worth. Your solar plexus chakra basic needs are connecting to and honouring authentic personal values.
Endocrine gland association is the pancreas.
Heart Chakra
The heart chakra, or Anahata, is located at the centre of the chest. The associated colour is emerald green. Your heart chakra's basic needs are giving and receiving unconditionally. It serves as a bridge between our body, mind, emotions, and spirit.
Endocrine gland association is the thymus.
Throat Chakra
The throat chakra, or Vishuddha, is located in your throat. The associated colour is sky blue. This chakra basic needs is to accept change and to express authentically. Related mostly with our spiritual awareness.
Endocrine gland association is the thyroid.
Third Eye Chakra
The third eye chakra, or Ajna, is located in the space between your eyebrows. The associated colour is indigo. This chakra basic needs are for intuition and understanding. It’s also linked to imagination and open-mindedness.
Endocrine gland association is the pituitary gland.
Crown Chakra
The crown chakra, or Sahasrara, is located at the top of your head. The associated colour is white and violet. Spiritual connection to yourself, others, and the universe. This chakra basic needs is acceptance and connection to the divine.
Endocrine gland association is the pineal gland.
How to Balance Your Chakras
There are many ways to help balance your chakras. Here is a list of a few ways..
Yoga
Meditation
Sound healing
Reiki
Breathing practices
Being out in nature
Crystals
Eating the colours of the rainbow
If your chakras are out of balance, it may affect the parts of your body that are close to the chakra that is blocked. This can include your bones, joints, organs and tissues near that area – also an imbalance in the chakras can cause emotional imbalance.
I’ve been practicing reiki for almost a year, and when I see clients we always relate back to where the body was blocked and how that connects to their outer world. One chakra out of balance can cause others to follow suit, but we can heal ourselves.
Need some guidance on where to start?
Check out this link as it’s a great introduction to meditation promoting chakra balancing. It’s simple, and only 10 minutes to help recenter and balance you.
10 Minute Beginner Chakra Balancing Meditation
If you desire to learn more or would like someone to go over your chakras, reach out to a reiki practitioner, sound healing facilitator, meditation facilitator or a certified yoga instructor as they can guide you to unblock and balance your chakras.
