Chakra Balancing

Chakras are energy centers located in the body that are believed to play a vital role in physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. There are seven main chakras that run along the spine, starting from the base of the spine and ending at the crown of the head. Each chakra is associated with a specific color, sound, and element.

When these energy centers are balanced and functioning properly, the body is believed to be in a state of optimal health and well-being. However, when one or more chakras become blocked or imbalanced, it can lead to physical, emotional, and spiritual issues. Some of the benefits of balancing the chakras include:

1. Improved physical health: Balancing the chakras can help to improve physical health by promoting the proper flow of energy throughout the body. This can help to reduce pain, inflammation, and other physical symptoms.

2. Reduced stress and anxiety: Balancing the chakras can help to reduce stress and anxiety by promoting a sense of inner peace and relaxation.

3. Increased creativity: Balancing the chakras can help to increase creativity by promoting a free flow of energy throughout the body.

4. Improved relationships: Balancing the chakras can help to improve relationships by promoting a greater sense of empathy, compassion, and understanding.

5. Spiritual growth: Balancing the chakras can help to promote spiritual growth by allowing individuals to connect with their higher self and tap into their inner wisdom and intuition.

Overall, balancing the chakras can have a profound impact on physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It is important to work with a trained practitioner to ensure that the chakras are properly balanced and functioning at their optimal level.

Crown Chakra

Connecting to the universe or larger world.

Crystals: Amethyst

Essential Oils: Frankincense, peppermint

Mantra: "OM"

Color: purple or white

Process Questions:

1. What is your understanding of spirituality/God?

2. What answers would you most fear in receiving from the divine?

3. What spiritual truths are you aware of that you do not live by?

4. Do you hold any fears in regards to gaining more insight on the divine? Do you hold any resentment toward the working of the universe as you have experienced it so far on your journey?

Throat Chakra

Focuses on speaking your truth, effectively communicating your needs, and expressing yourself.

Crystals: Turquoise, aquamarine, lapis lazuli

Essential Oils: Lavender, rosemary, frankincense

Intention: "Say what you mean, and mean what you say."

Mantra: "Hum"

Color: light blue

Teas: peppermint, spearmint

Process Questions:

1. What makes you lose control of your own will power?

2. Are you able to express yourself openly and genuinely when you need to?

3. Are you able to sense when you are receiving guidance from your intuition?

4. Do you bargain with yourself in situations in which you know you need to change but you continually postpone taking action? Explain.

Solar Plexus Chakra

Supports standing in your power, getting in touch with your inner warrior fire, and self-esteem.

Crystals: Yellow citrine, amber, yellow tiger's eye

Essential Oils: Lemon, roman chamomile, rosewood, rosemary

Mantra: "Ra"

Color: Yellow

Yoga Pose: Cat Pose, Cow pose, Boat pose

Process Questions:

1. Are you critical of others? Do you need to blame others as a way of protecting yourself?

2. Are you able to admit when you are wrong? Are you open to feedback from others?

3. Do you need external approval to feel comfortable with yourself or your decisions?

4. Do you respect yourself? Can you commit to making changes to your lifestyle and carry it out?

Third Eye Chakra

Trusting your intuition and inner vision.

Crystals: Lapis lazuli, amethyst, fluorite

Essential Oils: Lavender, frankincense, sandalwood

Mantra: "Sham"

Color: dark blue and indigo

Food: blueberries, blackberries, eggplant, prunes

Process Questions:

1. What attitudes do you hold that continue to disempower you?

2. Do you give yourself excuses for behaving in negative ways, such as, this is how I was raised?

3. Are you judgmental? What tends to provoke this trait in you?

4. Are you comfortable thinking about your life and taking a close look at yourself? why/not?

Heart Chakra

Being connected with yourself, as well as cultivating joy, self-love, and compassion.

Crystals: Rose quartz, emerald, jade

Essential Oils: Rose, geranium, neroli, lavender

Mantra: "Yum"

Tea: Rosebud

Yoga pose: Camel Pose, Seated spinal twist

Process Questions:

1. What emotional memories do you still need to heal?

2. Do you ever use emotional wounds to control people or situations?

3. What is your understanding of forgiveness?

4. What is your understanding of a healthy intimate relationship?

Sacral Chakra

This chakra is about connecting with your emotions, creative expression, sexuality, and abundance in healthy ways.

Crystals: Amber, moonstone, coral, orange tourmaline

Essential Oils: Lemon patchouli, rosewood, sandalwood

Mantra: "Vam"

Yoga Pose: Child's pose, happy baby pose, downward facing dog pose

Process Questions:

1. Do you stay accountable to your word? Is this negotiable depending on the situation?

2. Are you controlling? Do you engage in power plays with others?

3. Do fears regarding finances and survival control you and your attitudes or do you maintain control over them?

4. How often does fear dictate your choices?

Root Chakra

This chakra supports being grounded, feeling secure that your basic needs are being met, and feeling connected to your family and tribal consciousness in healthy ways.

Crystals: Ruby, garnet, black tourmaline

Essential Oils: Myrrh, Vetiver, sandalwood

Mantra: "Lam"

Yoga poses: Warrior I, Warrior II, Tree Pose

Process Questions:

1. Is there morals and values that you acquired from your tribe? Have you ever compromised these belief systems?

2. Do you hold any invalid belief systems from your tribe contrary to knowing they are invalid?

3. Do you have any unfinished business with your family? What hinders you from addressing this?

4. What blessings came from your family?