Chakra Healing

How it works and the benefits  

The human body has seven main energy centers located along the spine and correspond to different physical and emotional functions.   

Chakra Healing Explained 

The seven chakras are the root chakra, sacral chakra, solar plexus chakra, heart chakra, throat chakra, third eye chakra, and crown chakra, with each associated with a particular chakra color, element  and area of the body. 

The chakra system plays an essential role in our overall wellbeing, as any blockages or imbalances in these energy centers can manifest as physical, emotional, or mental issues. Chakra healing balances and unblocks these energy centers to promote optimal health and well-being. 

Here we will explore the seven major chakras in detail, the signs of imbalanced chakras, methods for balancing chakras, and the benefits of chakra healing. Whether you’re new to chakra healing or have experience with energy healing, this beginner’s guide will provide insights into chakra healing and explain the accompanying benefits. 

Signs of Imbalanced Chakras 

Imbalances in chakras can manifest in various ways, affecting your physical, emotional, and mental health. Here are some common signs of imbalanced chakras: 

The First Chakra (Muladhara) 

• Physical symptoms: Fatigue, lower back pain, constipation, and other digestive issues 
• Emotional signs: Anxiety, fear, lack of trust, feeling disconnected from oneself 
• Behavioral patterns: Hoarding, overeating, being overly materialistic 

The Second Chakra (Swadhisthana) 

• Physical symptoms: Low libido, menstrual irregularities, urinary tract issues, lower back pain 
• Emotional signs: Mood swings, feeling emotionally unstable, being unable to express emotions 
• Behavioral patterns: Addictions, low creativity, lack of pleasure in life 

The Third Chakra (Manipura) 

• Physical symptoms: Digestive issues, poor metabolism, low immunity 
• Emotional signs: Low self-esteem, feelings of powerlessness, difficulty setting boundaries 
• Behavioral patterns: Perfectionism, workaholism, control issues   

The Fourth Chakra (Anahata) 

• Physical symptoms: Heart and lung issues, poor circulation, high blood pressure 
• Emotional signs: Feeling disconnected from others, difficulty trusting, lack of empathy 
• Behavioral patterns: Codependency, people-pleasing, overly critical of others 

The Fifth Chakra (Vishuddha) 

• Physical symptoms: Sore throat, thyroid issues, dental problems 
• Emotional signs: Fear of speaking up, difficulty expressing oneself, feeling unheard 
• Behavioral patterns: Overuse of sarcasm, lying, gossiping 

The Sixth Chakra (Ajna) 

• Physical symptoms: Headaches, migraines, other neurological issues 
• Emotional signs: Difficulty making decisions, lack of intuition, feeling stuck in life 
• Behavioral patterns: Avoiding responsibility, feeling disconnected from spirituality, being overly judgmental 

The Seventh Chakra (Sahasrara) 

• Physical symptoms: Chronic exhaustion, sensitivity to light and sound, poor sleep 
• Emotional signs: Feeling disconnected from spirituality, lack of purpose, difficulty understanding higher consciousness 
• Behavioral patterns: Avoiding spiritual practices, feeling disconnected from oneself  others, being overly attached to material possessions 

It’s important to note that experiencing these signs does not necessarily mean a specific chakra is blocked or imbalanced. However, if you’re consistently experiencing multiple symptoms related to a particular chakra, it may be worth exploring ways to balance and heal it. 

 

How To Do Chakra healing 

Meditation is a powerful tool for healing and unblocking chakras. It helps to calm the mind, relax the body, and bring awareness to the energy centers in the body. Here are some meditation techniques that focus on each chakra individually: 

• Root chakra meditation: Focus on your connection to the earth and visualize the color red at the base of your spine. 
• Sacral chakra meditation: Focus on your creativity and visualize the color orange in your lower abdomen. 
• Solar plexus chakra meditation: Focus on your personal power and visualize the color yellow in your stomach. 
• Heart chakra meditation: Focus on love and compassion and visualize the color green in your chest. 
• Throat chakra meditation: Focus on self-expression and visualize the color blue in your throat. 
• Third eye chakra meditation: Focus on intuition and visualization and visualize the color indigo between your eyebrows. 
• Crown chakra meditation: Focus on spiritual connection and visualize the color violet at the top of your head. 

 

Yoga poses for the chakra energy stimulation 

Yoga is another effective method for balancing chakras. Here are some yoga poses that stimulate the flow of energy in particular chakras: 

• Root Chakra: Practice the Garland Pose (Malasana) or the Mountain Pose (Tadasana). 
• Sacral Chakra: Practice the Cobbler’s Pose (Baddha Konasana) or the Frog Pose (Mandukasana). 
• Solar Plexus Chakra: Practice the Boat Pose (Navasana) or the Bow Pose (Dhanurasana). 
• Heart Chakra: Practice the Camel Pose (Ustrasana) or the Fish Pose (Matsyasana).
• Throat Chakra: Practice the Plow Pose (Halasana) or the Shoulder Stand Pose (Sarvangasana). 
• Third Eye Chakra: Practice the Child’s Pose (Balasana) or the Downward-Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana). 
• Crown Chakra: Practice the Corpse Pose (Savasana) or the Lotus Pose (Padmasana). 

  

Crystals and essential oils for chakra healing 

Using crystals and essential oils are two powerful tools to promote healing and balance in the chakras. Here are some examples: 

• Root Chakra Crystals: Use red jasper or hematite crystals and essential oils like patchouli or cedarwood to ground and stabilize. 
• Sacral Chakra Crystals: Use carnelian or tiger’s eye crystals and essential oils like ylang-ylang or sandalwood to promote creativity and balance emotions. 
• Solar Plexus Chakra Crystals: Use citrine or yellow jasper crystals and essential oils like lemon or ginger to boost personal power and confidence. 
• Heart Chakra Crystals: Use rose quartz or green aventurine crystals and essential oils like rose or bergamot to cultivate love and compassion. 
• Throat Chakra Crystals: Use lapis lazuli or aquamarine crystals and essential oils like peppermint or eucalyptus to stimulate self-expression and communication. 
• Third Eye Chakra Crystals: Use amethyst or purple fluorite crystals and essential oils like lavender or frankincense to enhance intuition and visualization. 
• Crown Chakra Crystals: Use clear quartz or selenite crystals and essential oils like lotus or jasmine to connect with spiritual energy and consciousness. 

  

Benefits of Chakra Healing 

When our chakras are balanced and aligned, we experience a sense of inner peace, vitality, and overall wellbeing. 

Increased energy levels: Chakra healing can help to release blocked energy and increase our vitality and energy levels. 

Enhanced ability to cope with stress and emotions: Balanced chakras can help us to feel more grounded, centered, and connected, and can improve our ability to manage our emotions. 

Greater spiritual connection: When our chakras are balanced and aligned, we may feel a greater sense of spiritual connection and purpose. 

Improved self-esteem and self-confidence: Chakra healing can help us to release negative emotions and limiting beliefs, allowing us to feel more confident and self-assured. 

Enhanced creativity: The sacral chakra is associated with creativity and creative expression. When this chakra is balanced, we may feel more inspired and motivated to pursue our creative passions. 

  

Conclusion 

Chakra healing is a powerful tool to help us achieve better physical, emotional, and mental health. We encourage you to explore chakra healing and find the best techniques for you. With regular practice, you can experience a greater sense of balance, harmony, and well-being. 

 

Chakra Healing Package: 

My offer is optional either a 4 weeks package with two 60 minutes online sessions a week or a 8 weeks package with one 60 minutes online session a week. 

I offer personal coaching, 1:1 or small groups. Language is English or German. 

Additionally to the live online coaching sessions I will hand out a lot of useful material so that you can rework and develop in the future. A coaching recording each time is for sure also.