All About Your Chakras

There are a lot of ways of looking at our energetic systems. The concept of chakras originated with ancient Indian traditions, and is one of the most well-known ways of understanding our energy centers.

I’ve compiled some information here that might help you to understand or interpret specific things that I might have shared with you during our energy healing or chakra balancing sessions together.

If you are interested in strengthening one or more of your chakras, try some of the practices listed below! They can help you work towards balancing your chakras, leading to more overall well-being and harmony.

Everyone has imbalances, so don’t stress about it. Learning about and working with the chakras can be an opportunity to give ourselves more of what we need. Think of this information as suggestions for ways you can tune in to yourself. ✌️

 
 

7. Crown Chakra | Sahasrara

Location :: Top of the head

Color :: Violet or White

Crystals :: Clear Quartz, Selenite, Amethyst

Strong Crown Chakra

  • Sense of spiritual connection and enlightenment

  • Inner peace and balance

  • Open-mindedness and wisdom

Unbalanced Crown Chakra

  • Feeling disconnected from spirituality, lack of purpose

  • Headaches, mental fog

  • Rigid thinking, skepticism

Practices to strengthen and balance the crown chakra ::

  • Meditation and prayer

  • Spending time in nature and contemplating the universe

  • Yoga poses like Headstand, Tree Pose

  • Affirmations like "I am connected to the divine source of the universe”

 
 

6. Third Eye Chakra | Ajna

Location :: Forehead, between the eyebrows

Color :: Indigo / purple

Crystals :: Amethyst, Fluorite, Lepidolite

Strong Third Eye Chakra

  • Intuitive and perceptive

  • Clear thinking and wisdom

  • Good memory and mental clarity

Unbalanced Third Eye Chakra

  • Lack of intuition, difficulty concentrating

  • Headaches, vision problems

  • Feeling disconnected from inner wisdom

Practices to strengthen and balance the third eye chakra ::

  • Visualization and guided imagery exercises

  • Yoga poses like Child's Pose, Downward-Facing Dog

  • Meditation focusing on the third eye chakra

  • Affirmations like "I trust my intuition"

 
 

5. Throat Chakra | Vishuddha

Location :: Throat

Color :: Blue

Crystals :: Blue Lace Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite

Strong Throat Chakra

  • Clear and effective communication

  • Honest self-expression

  • Good listening skills

Unbalanced Throat Chakra

  • Difficulty in expressing oneself, fear of speaking

  • Thyroid problems, sore throats

  • Feeling misunderstood or ignored

Practices to strengthen and balance the throat chakra ::

  • Singing, chanting, and vocal exercises

  • Yoga poses like Shoulder Stand, Plow Pose

  • Meditation focusing on the throat chakra

  • Affirmations like "I speak my truth clearly and confidently"

 
 

4. Heart Chakra | Anahata

Location :: Center of the chest / heart space

Color :: Green

Crystals :: Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Malachite

Strong Heart Chakra

  • Loving and compassionate

  • Healthy relationships and emotional balance

  • Ability to forgive and accept oneself and others

Unbalanced Heart Chakra

  • Difficulty in relationships, lack of empathy

  • Holding grudges, difficulty forgiving

  • Respiratory issues and heart problems

Practices to strengthen and balance the HEART chakra ::

  • Practicing forgiveness and compassion

  • Heart-opening yoga poses like Camel Pose, Cobra Pose

  • Meditation focusing on the heart chakra

  • Affirmations like "I am open to love and compassion"

 
 

3. Solar Plexus Chakra | Manipura

Location :: Upper abdomen, around the stomach area

Color :: Yellow

Crystals :: Citrine, Yellow Jasper, Pyrite

Strong Solar Plexus Chakra

  • Confidence and self-esteem

  • Strong sense of purpose and motivation

  • Good digestive health

Unbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra

  • Low self-esteem, lack of direction

  • Digestive issues

  • Feeling powerless or overwhelmed

Practices to strengthen and balance the Solar Plexus chakra ::

  • Core strengthening exercises

  • Yoga poses like Boat Pose, Warrior III

  • Meditation focusing on the solar plexus chakra

  • Affirmations like "I am confident and in control"

 
 

2. Sacral Chakra | Svadhisthana

Location :: Lower abdomen, about two inches below the navel

Color :: Orange

Crystals :: Carnelian, Orange Calcite, Tiger's Eye

Strong Sacral Chakra

  • Creative and passionate

  • Healthy sexual relationships

  • Emotional stability and adaptability

Unbalanced Sacral Chakra

  • Emotional instability, lack of creativity

  • Sexual dysfunction and reproductive issues

  • Feeling stuck and uninspired

Practices to strengthen and balance the SACRAL chakra ::

  • Engaging in creative activities (art, music, dance)

  • Hip-opening yoga poses like Pigeon Pose, Bound Angle Pose

  • Meditation focusing on the sacral chakra

  • Affirmations like "I embrace and celebrate my sexuality"

 
 

1. Root Chakra | Muladhara

Location :: Base of the spine

Color :: Red

Crystals :: Red Jasper, Hematite, Smoky Quartz

Strong Root Chakra

  • Grounded, secure, and stable

  • Good physical health and vitality

  • Sense of safety and security in life

Unbalanced Root Chakra

  • Feelings of fear, anxiety, and instability

  • Physical ailments in the lower body, such as issues with legs, feet, and lower back

  • Financial difficulties and feeling disconnected from the material world

Practices to strengthen and balance the RooT chakra ::

  • Grounding exercises (walking barefoot on the earth, gardening)

  • Yoga poses like Mountain Pose, Warrior Pose

  • Meditation focusing on the root chakra

  • Affirmations like "I am safe and secure"

Chakras in Summary

The seven chakras are beautiful energy centers within us, each playing a unique role in our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. When our chakras are strong and balanced, we can feel a sense of harmony and peace in our lives.

Everyone has imbalances, so don’t stress!