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CHAKRA is a Sanskrit word meaning “Wheel", describing the constantly revolving wheels of energy swirling between the physical & subtle bodies, acting like a transducer for Prana, life-force energy. They distribute Prana & are a source of physical, emotional, mental & spiritual energies.
Traditionally, there are seven main chakras associated with the physical body.
+ Root (base of the spine)
+ Sacral (lower abdomen)
+ Solar Plexus
+ Heart
+ Throat
+ Third Eye (centre of the forehead)
+ Crown (top of the head)
When these get out of balance, or blocked, the energy cannot flow freely, which can lead to physical, emotional, mental or spiritual dis-ease. This dis-ease can manifest in different ways, over various timings, but once unblocked & a clear channel is present the energy can flow freely & optimum health can be enjoyed.
Being in tune with your natural constitution, your base line state, allows you to detect these subtle changes & adjust a few things before the issue becomes more serious.
Take time to check in with yourself regularly, a daily yoga practice is great for this, & and give yourself a chance to notice how you are feeling at that time.
Each chakra is associated with specific colours. If you find yourself drawn to a particular colour, crystal or food type . . . perhaps search a little deeper to what this might mean for you.
Energy is ALL AROUND US and its does not lie!!
ROOT - Represents our foundation & feeling of being grounded.
+ Location: Base of spine in tailbone area.
+ Emotional issues: Survival issues such as financial independence, money, & food.
+ Physical issues: Adrenal glands, fight or flight response, bones & skeletal structure.
+ Signs of Balance
* Grounded
* Secure
* Safe
* Content
+ Symptoms of Imbalance
* Ungrounded
* Unclear of Purpose
* Fearful
* Insecure
* Confused
+ Healing practices to try: Stomping your feet can help you feel more grounded. Also Bridge pose or the Full Wheel if you can will help as well.
+ Healing Foods
* Red fruits and Vegetables such as apples or beets
* Hot spices such as Cayenne or Tabasco
* Vegetables from the ground such as potatoes or carrots
* Animal proteins such as red meat or eggs
+ Crystals associated with this chakra
* Bloodstone
* Garnet
* Red Agate
* Red Aventurine
* Red Jasper
SACRAL - Our connection & ability to accept others and new experiences.
+ Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel and 2 inches in.
+ Emotional issues: Sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, sexuality.
+ Physical Issues: Sexual functions, elimination & water retention
+ Signs of Balances
* Smooth Creative Flow
* Healthy Sexual Desire
* Positive Outlook
+ Symptoms of Imbalance
* Sexual Problems or Dis-function
* Fear of Sexual or Emotional Intimacy
* Infidelity
* Needy or Withdrawn
+ Healing practices to try: Doing Pelvic thrusts and the Cobra yoga pose may help
+ Healing foods
* Orange coloured foods such as tangerines & oranges
* Nuts
+ Crystals associated with this chakra:
* Carnelian
* Citrine
* Orange Calcite
* Milky Quartz
* Moonstone
SOLAR PLEXUS - Our ability to be confident & in-control of our lives.
+ Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area.
+ Emotional issues: Self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem.
+ Physical issues: Digestion, assimilation & muscles
+ Signs of Balance:
* Comfortable in Own Skin
* Inner Peace
* Confidence Without Arrogance
* Calm Demeanour
* Patient & Flexible
+ Symptoms of Imbalance
* Feeling Abandoned or Rejected or Feeling the World Revolves Around You
* Low Self-Esteem or Arrogant, Egotistical Behaviour.
* Nervousness
* Difficulty Understanding or Controlling Emotions
* Rebellious or Too Eager to Please
* Addictive Behaviours Including Eating Disorders
+ Healing practices to try: Dancing & shaking your hips can help as well as doing the Boat pose.
+ Healing Foods
* Yellow coloured foods like corn
* Grains & fibre like granola & whole wheat bread
* Teas like peppermint & chamomile tea
+ Crystals Associated with this chakra
* Amber
* Citrine
* Golden Topaz
* Sunstone
* Yellow Calcite
HEART - Our ability to love.
+ Location: Centre of chest just above heart.
+ Emotional issues: Love, joy, inner peace.
+ Physical issues: Electromagnetic field generator, blood pressure & immune system.
+ Signs of Balance
* Able to Express Love
* Giving
* Compassionate
* Joyful
* Content
+ Symptoms of Imbalance
* Unable to Give or Receive Unconditional Love
* Selfish, Jealous & Hateful
* Grief Stricken
* Excessive Loneliness & Depression
+ Healing practices to try: While trying a heated yoga class may help, simply opening yourself up to giving & receiving love is the best way to heal this chakra.
+ Healing foods
* Green coloured foods like leafy vegetables & spinach
* Green tea
+ Crystals associated with this chakra
* Chrysocolla
* Malachite
* Moss Agate
* Pink Tourmaline
* Rose Quartz
THROAT - Our ability to communicate.
+ Location: Throat.
+ Emotional issues: Communication, self-expression of feelings, the truth.
+ Physical issues: Metabolism & Calcium regulation
+ Signs of Balance
* Effective Communication Skills
* Expressive & Good Listener
* Patient & Honest
* Receptive to Criticism
+ Symptoms of Imbalance
* Poor Communication Skills
* Afraid to Speak Up/Represses Feelings
* Deceitful &Manipulative
* Shy or Talks Excessively
* Unable to Listen
+ Healing practices to try: Doing Shoulder stand can help & also singing
+ Healing foods
* Juices & teas
* All types of fruits
+ Crystals associated with this chakra
* Aquamarine
* Chrysocolla
* Lapis Lazuli
* Sodalite
* Turquoise
THIRD EYE - Our ability to focus on & see the big picture.
+ Location: Forehead between the eyes
+ Emotional issues: Intuition, imagination, wisdom, ability to think & make decisions.
+ Physical issues: Hormonal & physiological regulation
+ Signs of balance
* Intuitive
* Fast Learner
* Clear Memory
* Intelligent
* Sense of Spirituality
+ Symptoms of imbalance
* Judgemental
* Over Intellectualizing
* Lacks Intuition & Common Sense
* Forgetful
* Sleep/Dream/Nightmare Issues
+ Healing practices to try: Eye exercises or any kind of yoga pose involving forward bends.
+ Healing food
* Purple coloured fruits like grapes & blueberries
* Chocolate (dark)
* Lavender flavoured spices or tea
+ Crystals associated with this chakra
* Amethyst
* Blue Quartz
* Lepidolite
* Purple Flourite
* Sodalite
CROWN - The highest Chakra represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually.
+ Location: The very top of the head.
+ Emotional issues: Inner & outer beauty, our connection to spirituality, pure bliss.
+ Physical issues: Circadian rhythms
+ Signs of Balance
* Balanced Spiritual Life
* Feels that Life has Purpose
* Feels a Connection with Others & a Higher Power
* Wise & Insightful
+ Symptoms of Imbalance
* Feelings of Unbalanced Spirituality
* Excessive Fear of Death
* Unclear of Life or Spiritual Purpose
* Feeling Alone in the Universe & Unloved
+ Healing practices to try: The seemingly opposite practices of meditation or running/cardio could help.
+ Healing foods
* As this chakra represents our spiritual connection it does not benefit from particular foods, instead breathing clean, fresh air and sunshine.
+ Crystals associated with this chakra
* Clear Quartz
* Diamond
* Lepidolite
* Moonstone
* Purple Fluorite
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