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The Beginner’s Guide to Chakras: Healing, Balancing, and Personal Growth for Mind-Body Wellness

ByKayley

Chakras are energy centres within our bodies that influence our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In this beginner’s guide to the seven chakras, we’ll explore their impact on your life and how to cleanse, balance, and align your chakras for healing and personal growth. Whether you’re looking to support mental health, unlock your full potential, or experience deep personal growth, balancing your chakras can help guide you on your journey to well-being.

What Are Chakras and How Do They Affect Your Body?

Chakras are wheels of energy located throughout the body. Most people believe there are seven main chakras, each associated with specific aspects of our lives. Some scientists suggest that these energy centres are connected to our nervous and endocrine systems, which play a key role in regulating bodily functions like metabolism, emotions, and energy.

While the science behind chakras is still up for debate, many people find that paying attention to their chakras helps them feel more balanced and grounded. When chakras are blocked or unbalanced, we can experience physical or emotional symptoms. Luckily, practices like meditation, essential oils, and healing crystals can help bring your chakras back into balance.

Let’s dive into the seven chakras and explore how to keep them aligned for a healthier, more centred life.

1. Crown Chakra: Your Spiritual Connection

Located at the top of your head, the Crown Chakra represents your connection to higher consciousness and the universe. It’s linked to the colour violet and governs your sense of purpose and spiritual well-being.

Signs Your Crown Chakra May Be Out of Balance:

  • Feeling isolated or disconnected
  • Lacking purpose or direction
  • Struggling with focus and mental clarity

How to balance it: Meditation is a great way to realign your Crown Chakra. You can also use Frankincense essential oil and healing crystals like Amethyst or Clear Quartz.

Affirmation:

“I am connected to the divine and the universe. I trust the flow of life and embrace the wisdom within.”

2. Third Eye Chakra: Your Inner Wisdom

Located between your eyes, the Third Eye Chakra is the centre of your intuition, wisdom, and spiritual awareness. It’s represented by the colour indigo.

Signs Your Third Eye Chakra May Be Out of Balance

  • Doubt or confusion
  • Negative thinking or lack of clarity
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Frequent headaches or migraines

How to balance it: Practice meditation, use Labradorite or Hematite crystals, and diffuse Jasmine, Myrrh, or Clary Sage essential oils to restore clarity.

Affirmation:

“I trust my intuition and inner wisdom. I see with clarity, and I am open to guidance from my higher self.”

3. Throat Chakra: The Power of Expression

The Throat Chakra sits in the centre of your neck and governs communication, creativity, and self-expression. It’s associated with the colour blue.

Signs Your Throat Chakra May Be Out of Balance:

  • Difficulty speaking your truth
  • Feeling shy, withdrawn, or socially anxious
  • Physical symptoms like sore throat or gum issues
  • Trouble articulating thoughts or feelings

How to balance it: Try journaling, as it helps you let go and write about anything that’s bothering you. Pair this with Frankincense, Rosemary, or Eucalyptus essential oils and crystals like Lapis Lazuli or Aquamarine.

Affirmation:

“I speak my truth with clarity, confidence, and love. My voice is powerful, and I express myself freely.”

4. Heart Chakra: Love and Compassion

Located in the centre of your chest, the Heart Chakra is linked to love, empathy, and compassion. It’s associated with the colour green.

Signs Your Heart Chakra May Be Out of Balance:

  • Feeling emotionally distant or detached
  • Lack of self-love or compassion for others
  • Attracting unhealthy relationships or struggling to maintain them
  • Negative self-talk or feelings of unworthiness

How to balance it: Practice self-love through meditation, positive affirmations, and mindful living. Use Rose Quartz crystals and essential oils like Lavender or Rose to open your heart to love.

Affirmation:

“I am open to giving and receiving love. I forgive myself and others, and I live with compassion and kindness.”

5. Solar Plexus Chakra: Personal Power

Just below your breastbone is the Solar Plexus Chakra, which governs your self-esteem, confidence, and personal power. It’s represented by the colour yellow.

Signs Your Solar Plexus Chakra May Be Out of Balance:

  • Low confidence or self-worth
  • Feeling unmotivated or uninspired
  • Struggling with a lack of direction or energy
  • Difficulty asserting yourself or standing up for your needs

How to balance it: Exercise and meditation are key. Citrine or Amber crystals and Sandalwood essential oil can also help you feel more empowered.

Affirmation:

“I am confident, powerful, and worthy. I trust my abilities and take inspired action toward my goals.”

6. Sacral Chakra: Creativity and Pleasure

The Sacral Chakra is located just below your belly button and is all about creativity, pleasure, and emotional connection. It’s represented by the colour orange.

Signs Your Sacral Chakra May Be Out of Balance:

  • Feeling emotionally distant or disconnected from others
  • Struggling to experience joy or pleasure
  • Difficulty expressing creativity or sexuality
  • Feeling blocked creatively or in your relationships

How to balance it: Dance, create and express yourself freely to activate this chakra. Rose essential oil and Goldstone crystals can help restore joy and creativity.

Affirmation:

“I embrace my creativity and passions. I honour my emotions and allow myself to experience joy and pleasure.”

7. Root Chakra: Grounding and Security

Located at the base of your spine, the Root Chakra governs safety, stability, and our basic survival needs. It’s represented by the colour red.

Signs Your Root Chakra Chakra May Be Out of Balance:

  • Feeling fearful or insecure
  • Experiencing a lack of grounding or stability
  • Struggling with feelings of being disconnected from the present moment
  • Difficulty with basic things you need for survival such as money, health and security

How to balance it: Ground yourself by practising gratitude, organising your environment and creating a safe space to relax. Black Tourmaline or Red Jasper crystals and Frankincense essential oil can help you feel more stable.

Affirmation:

“I am grounded, safe, and secure. I trust in the foundation of my life and embrace the present moment.”

How to Use Chakra Affirmations:

  • Daily Practice: Repeat these affirmations each day, especially during meditation or when focusing on a specific chakra that may need balancing.
  • Mindfulness: Say them aloud or silently, while focusing on the chakra area of your body.
  • Visualization: As you say the affirmation, imagine the energy of the chakra being cleansed, balanced, and aligned.

How to Get Started with Chakras as a Beginner?

A great place to start is by trying a guided meditation on YouTube. Here is my go-to one for when I am feeling out of sorts. I would suggest giving it a go, but before you do take note of how you feel. After you’ve finished, reflect on how you feel – the difference is amazing.

Using affirmations regularly is a great way to tap into the positive energy each chakra offers. See the above Chakra sections to get an affirmation for each of the Chakras.

Final Thoughts: Embrace Your Chakra Journey

Balancing your chakras is a powerful way to support your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Practices like meditation, aromatherapy, affirmations and using healing crystals, you can restore balance and experience a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you.

Have you worked with chakras before? Share your experience in the comments below! Or if you’re just starting, let me know which chakra you feel needs the most attention.

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