As a certified Reiki Master and teacher, I’m passionate about holistic health and wellness and supporting others on their journey towards achieving it.
As such, two questions I frequently get asked are, “What are chakras?” and “What are the benefits of chakra healing?”
Here’s how to tap into your chakras to unlock your body’s full physical and spiritual healing potential!
What Are The Seven Main Chakras?
Traditionally there are seven main energy centres in the body that control the flow of the Universal life force energy called chakras.
Chakra is the Sanskrit word for wheel or disk, so quite literally a chakra is a spinning wheel of energy. They appear as wheel-like vortices of pure energy and spin at great speed.
Each chakra has its own purpose, association and connection. Balancing the chakras is not only beneficial to well-being, but also as a way to unite the individual soul with the Universal soul.
The seven main chakras run along the spine - from the base of the spine, up to the crown of the head.
These seven chakras are:
The root chakra: The root chakra is found at the base of your spine. It corresponds to your body’s sense of security and stability.
The sacral chakra: Located directly beneath your belly button, this chakra is the centre of your sexual and creative energy - as well as your emotional regulation.
The solar plexus chakra: As the core of your confidence and self-esteem, the solar plexus chakra is found just above the belly button.
The heart chakra: This chakra is found in your heart, and represents love and compassion - for yourself as well as others.
The throat chakra: The throat chakra is the foundation for your ability to communicate feelings verbally and is linked to empathy.
The third eye chakra: This spiritual energy centre is located between your eyes and has strong ties to your imagination and intuition.
The crown chakra: Located at the top of your head, this chakra represents your mental and spiritual connection to both yourself and the universe at large.
When the energy is flowing freely, one will experience vibrant health and wellness. However, when the chakras are out of balance, the body may become sick as the flow of energy is diluted.
A Reiki healing session helps to rebalance the chakras and strengthen the flow of the Universal life force energy in and around the body.
Awareness of which chakras are out of balance is key to aligning them. There are many ways to keep the chakras balanced after a Reiki session.
How to Balance Chakras
Here are some of my favourite methods for keeping your chakras balanced:
Mantras: Reciting mantras works to restore your energy fields through sound healing. Soothing self-affirmations based on the main stressors in your life are most effective
Meditation: By meditating consistently, you can release tension in your body that you may not have realized has built up over time
Yoga: Yoga is a fantastic way to regulate the flow of energy throughout each segment of your body, and there are poses specific to each chakra
Essential oils: Feeling out of balance? Using essential oils in your home can promote a sense of relaxation and tranquility
Breath Work: As you inhale, direct your energy to the chakra that concerns you the most. As you exhale, allow awareness to relax into it and focus on releasing what is no longer serving you
The Benefits of Chakra Healing
There are multiple ways to move stagnated or dense energy in the body to achieve chakra healing. When done consistently, this works to balance the flow of energy in your body, which helps to improve physical symptoms, and support mental and emotional health.
If you would like more support in your chakra healing, however, book in for a Reiki healing session. As a holistic wellness expert, I offer in-person and distance Reiki sessions, as well as a monthly distance Reiki group healing.
Reiki is a form of hands-on energy healing that works with the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of the individual to address imbalances on all levels – body, mind, and spirit. Reiki helps to restore the body’s natural ability to heal and maintain balance.
Which chakras do you believe are out of balance? Reach out today to let me know!