Chakra Balancing

The Crown Chakra or sahasrāra chakra is all about spiritual connection and transformation. It lifts and inspires you, connecting you to the Divine whether you call it God/Spirit/the Universe/Source. The Crown Chakra gives you a sense of your own divinity, the awareness that you are a soul in a human body.

The Third Eye Chakra or ajna chakra refers to the gate that leads to the inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness. In spirituality, the third eye often symbolizes a state of enlightenment or the evocation of mental images having deeply personal spiritual or psychological significance. The third eye is often associated with religious visions, clairvoyance, the ability to observe chakras and auras, precognition and out-of-body experiences.

The Throat Chakra or vishuddha chakra is responsible for communication, the expression of thoughts, feelings and ideas, a healthy internal dialogue, striking a balance between speaking and listening, as well as the seeking and sharing of truth, social skills, and personal integrity and honor. It also works closely with the sacral chakra. While the sacral chakra governs creativity, it is the throat chakra that allows the individual to express those creative ideas rather than stifling them for fear of others’ opinions.

The Heart Chakra or anahata in Sanskrit means unhurt, unstruck and unbeaten. It is the fourth primary chakra and serves as our center of love for ourselves and others, compassion, empathy and forgiveness. The heart chakra is associated with unconditional love, compassion, and joy. It is the source of deep and profound truths that cannot be expressed in words. The heart chakra is the bridge between the lower and upper chakras integrating the manifest with the spiritual.

The Solar Plexus Chakra or manipura chakra in Sanskrit, translates to “city of jewels.” Located in the upper abdomen at the diaphragm, it acts as the center of personal power. This chakra governs personality, ego, identity, as well as personal freedom, choice, and authenticity. The solar plexus chakra also has much to do with motivation, willpower, and purpose, which stem from one’s sense of personal efficacy. Self-confidence and view of the self connect to the solar plexus chakra, as well. Furthermore, this chakra governs the digestive system and its respective organs; as a result, it has jurisdiction over both the gut’s emotional brain and stored emotions.

The Sacral Chakra or svadhisthana chakra is associated with sensuality and creativity. The primary function of this energy center is pleasure and overall enjoyment of life. When this chakra is balanced and functioning properly, we can expect our relationship with ourselves and the world to feel harmonious, pleasureful and nurturing. The sacral chakra is associated with the element of water; flow, flexibility and freedom of expression when it comes to emotions and sensuality. This energy center, when balanced, offers direct access to flow, flexibility and fun.

The Root Chakra or mūlādhāra chakra in Sanskrit, is known as “the root of all things”. Located at the base of the spine at about tailbone-level, it acts as an individual’s center of emotional and spiritual balance, as well as instinctual consciousness. At its most basic level, the root chakra is concerned with our basic needs of food, water, shelter, and our sense of safety and security. It is through the root chakra that we get our sense of belonging and being connected and grounded to the earth.