Balancing The Chakras Through The Use of Energy.

Peace Fam,

So with all this chakra talk, I think it is time to learn how to balance them without stones or yoga poses! If you have already began to meditate, great. If not, let's begin today.

Keeping your chakras balanced can do wonders for your mood and health. Chakra is the Sanskrit word for "wheel" so let's think spinning wheels of energy and light.

First we must find a quiet and comfortable space. Low light or darkness is best. No music, no sound, just breath. Legs folded, fingers together or the back of the hands on the knees. We begin to focus on breathing. While breathing in deeply we are filling our bellies and not our chest. The tongue should be at the roof of the mouth, face relaxed.
Take about 3-5 deep breaths before you begin. Quiet your mind from all the daily clutter, just focus on breath.Begin at your Root chakra at the base of the spine. Imagination is everything. The Universe is Mind. Imagine the color red at your Root chakra. Womens' chakras spin clockwise, Men counter-clockwise. You mind should naturally know which way your chakra is spinning though. Your chakra will feel stuck if you try to reverse the natural rotation.
Ask your chakra to open and rotate at correct speed. It should spin quickly once fully opened, but do not expect perfection if this is your first time paying attention to them.
With each chakra we are focusing their designated color of light to them. The more you do this, the more natural it becomes.


That's it! It's that simple. When your done, get up and go eat some fruit. We get more Chi from fruit as opposed to eating meat, in which our bodies use up more energy in order to digest it properly. So eat up on the bananas, strawberries and blackberries.

Peace

Anahata-The Heart Chakra

The  fourth chakra on our physical body is the Heart Chakra or Anahata. This chakra is represented by the color green and sometimes pink. The Heart chakra is located in the middle of the chest. Anahata can be used as a gateway into other dimensions once properly opened and functioned. The Sanskrit word Anahata actually means "unstuck" which I think fits the heart chakra perfectly, being as though you can travel interdimensionally with it's help. In this chakra we find love, happiness, kindness and peace. This chakra governs the circulatory system, the lungs, lymph, and immune system.

Balanced-A balanced heart chakra allows us to be empathetic. We have healthy, functioning relationships and romance. We contain a sincere care and compassion for nature and others. Creativity is allowed to flow through us freely. It should be noted that successful poets, artists or authors most likely had their heart chakra activated.

Unbalanced-One with a closed or unbalanced heart chakra can be an emotional wreck.We can stream from both extremes, from to domineering and demanding, to feel unworthy and not recognizing self worth. One could be lacking self love, fearing rejection and also have fears of letting people go. We can also become very vengeful and full of hate.


Rose Quartz is great for bringing this chakra back into balance. Malachite and Emerald are also good stones for the heart. Cat Pose & Fish Pose are good yoga poses for this chakra.

Manipura(Solar Plexus) Chakra

The 3rd chakra on the physical body is the Solar Plexus or Manipura. This chakra is associated with the color yellow and is located between the rib cage and the navel. We realize Self and identity through this chakra. The Solar Plexus relates to the spleen, upper abdomen, liver, gall bladder, pancreas and intestines.

Unbalanced-When our Solar Plexus is unbalanced we experience a domineering attitude. We become very self conscious and feel the need to feed off of other people's energy, what you can label as energy vampirism. We can experience anxieties, insomnia and panic attacks. We lack the courage and inner strength needed to live confidently.

Balanced-With a balanced Solar Plexus, you become sure of yourself. You know your place in the world. You contain the confidence and self esteem to live out your purpose. You can maintain healthy relationships and friendships. Due to the confidence of self, you are likely to be successful in all your endeavors.

Consuming  foods such as bananas. ginger and dairy products all help bring the Solar Plexus into balance. A seated twist is a good pose for this chakra. Citrine and Topaz are awesome gemstones to help bring this chakra into balance.

Namaste

Svadhisthana(Sacral Chakra)

The 2nd Chakra in our physical body,located right below the navel, is the Sacral Chakra, or Svadhisthana. This chakra governs our inner creativity, passion and sexuality. It is represented by the color orange and relates to our sexual organs and hormones.

Balanced-With a balanced Sacral Chakra, we able to empathize with others.We feel with this energy center. We are re-aligned with self-acceptance, intimacy, and sexual drive/energy.

Unbalanced-When we have an unbalanced Sacral Chakra on our hands, we experience a decrease in sexual desire. We suffer from guilt, blame, and insecurity. We find it harder to express the creative side of our being.

Orange foods such as oranges, tangerines and carrots will help bring this energy wheel back into balance. Child's Pose and Triangle Twist aid in balance the energy at this center. Orange gemstones such as Amber or  Tiger's Eye are great to meditate with on this chakra. Also, wearing orange can bring balance.


Namaste

Muladhara(Root/Base Chakra)

The Root Chakra is the first chakra in the physical body. This chakra is located at the base of the spine and vibrates the color Red. As we know, red is the lowest vibrating wavelength on the visible light spectrum, hence Muladhara being the lowest chakra in our physical self. The legs, feet, and sexual reproductive organs are ruled by this chakra.

Balanced- This chakra grants you the feeling of being grounded, safe and centered. You gain a sense of confidence that you can survive, regardless of the situation that is handed to you.

Unbalanced-With an unbalanced Root Chakra, you begin to feel restless and naturally ungrounded. You become fearful and insecure about the self and the manifestations of the self. Impulsiveness and aggression are also symptoms of an unbalanced root chakra.

Red foods like tomatoes and apples help bring the Root Chakra back into balance. Yoga poses such as the Warrior pose, Mountain pose and the bridge pose all aid in its balancing. Red and black gemstones i.e. Ruby, Black Tourmaline, Hermatite, will help bring this chakra back into balance. Simply wearing red also brings the chakra to balance.

Namaste