The Seven Chakras are the seven energy centres within your body that are located from the base of your spine to the top of your head. The word Chakra is the Sanskrit translation of the word ‘spinning’ or ‘wheel’ which explains perfectly how these energy centres work. It’s this constant flow of energy spinning through your body that controls the way our body functions. Each chakra corresponds to specific organs as well as physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual states of being. They influence all areas of your life.
Today I want to share with you what each Chakra is responsible for and how you may be able to tell if they are ‘blocked’. Blocked Chakras are generally what are responsible for bad moods or even illness. Clearing them and keeping them functioning as they should will help you to feel your best physically and emotionally. I’ll start with the Base Chakra.
Base or Root Chakra – Located at your spine, the Base Chakra is known as the sexual and creative centre.
A clear Base Chakra provides you with a sense of security, a sense of ones own power. It will bring forth your strongest leadership attributes and encourage you to live an active and independent lifestyle. A blocked base chakra can encourage anxiety disorders, fears, or nightmares.
Sacral Chakra – Located just below your belly button, the Sacral is known as the creative and joyful centre.
A clear Sacral brings forth confidence, courage and joy. A blocked Sacral can leave you feeling uninspired and emotionally unstable. It may leave you with a fear of change, depression, or an addiction-like behaviour.
Solar Plexus – Located at your abdomen, this is known as the emotional centre.
A clear Solar Plexus brings organisation, self worth and emotional strength. Having a blocked Solar Plexus can leave you with low self-esteem, difficulty making decisions, and anger or control issues. It may lead to procrastination, or vulnerability.
Heart Chakra – Located at the centre of your chest, this is known as the love centre.
A clear Heart Chakra encourages a confident, loving and compassionate energy, instilling self love and acceptance. A blocked heart chakra can be consumed by grief, anger, jealousy, the fear of betrayal, and hatred toward yourself and others, especially in the form of holding a grudge against something or someone.
Throat – Located at the throat, this is known as the centre of truth and communication.
A clear Throat Chakra provides you with the ability to confidently speak your truth and will help you to be receptive and loyal to others. A blocked Throat will make it hard for you to communicate clearly, lack of concentration and a fear of judgment from others.
Third Eye – Located between your eyebrows and hair line, this is known as the centre of intuition and insight.
A clear Third Eye encourages intuition, perception and encourages you to live in the moment. If it’s blocked you may have trouble accessing your intuition, recalling important facts, or learning new skills. It can cause you to act more judgmental, dismissive, and introverted.
Crown – Located at the top of the head, this is known as the spiritual connection centre.
A clear Crown Chakra provides you with a mystical, creative and strong humanitarian attitude. Encouraging you to be the best you can possibly be. A crown-chakra blockage may create feelings of isolation or emotional distress. It will encourage an arrogant and close minded attitude.
I hope I was able to give you more insight into what the Seven Chakras are all about. When the seven chakras are in balance, life feels good and all is as it should be.
This Blog post was written with the help of Judy Hall’s Crystal Bible collection. She covers each Chakra in depth and provides you with stones to help clear and activate each Chakra. Copies of her Crystal Bibles are available in store and online at Bohemian Bazaar.
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