We each have seven chakras, which in Sanskrit, means wheel. The seven wheels of energy begin at the base of the spine and continue at regular intervals to the top of our head, each with different correspondences; interpretations vary. The Root is at the bottom, followed by the Sacral and Solar plexus (our lower chakras). The start of our higher or spiritual chakras are the Heart (which can be both green and pink), the Throat chakra, Third-Eye Chakra and finally the Crown chakra. It is interesting to note each of the wheels are in a glandular area of the body, a map of the endocrine system!
â¤ď¸Root Chakra
â¤ď¸ Muladhara / Earth Element / Base of Spine / 4-petalled red flower / Lam â¤ď¸
â¤ď¸Survival / Security / Intuition / Confidence â¤ď¸
In balance: grounded, confident, act with wisdom
Out of balance: lacking integrity and belonging
Activities to balance the Root Chakra:
â¤ď¸Barefoot walking
â¤ď¸Sun-salutations
â¤ď¸Outside meditation
â¤ď¸Aromatherapy: Ginger, Patchouli, Myrrh, Cedarwood
â¤ď¸Crystals: Black Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz, Red Jasper, Tigers Eye
𧥠Sacral Chakra
𧥠Swadhisthana/ Water Element /Abdomen / 6-petalled orange flower / Vam đ§Ą
𧥠Creativity / Enthusiasm / Sensuality đ§Ą
In balance: pleasure, natural desire, trust
Out of balance: materialistic, distant, depression
Activities to balance the Sacral chakra:
đ§ĄBathing by candlelight
đ§ĄDancing
đ§ĄTrip to the Ocean
đ§ĄAromatherapy: Sandalwood, Orange, Cedar
đ§ĄCrystals: Carnelian, Red Jasper, Peach Aventurine, Ruby
đ Solar Plexus Chakra
đManipura / Fire Element /Above the Navel /10-petalled yellow flower / Ramđ
âď¸ Grace / Happiness / Harmony âď¸
In balance: confidence, growth, power, gut instinct, happiness
Out of balance: misuse of power, anxiety, poor choices, unstable
Activities to balance the Solar Plexus chakra:
đ Laughter
đ Sitting around a bonfire
đ Taking a walk in the warm sun
đ Aromatherapy: Lemon, Frankincense, Myrrh, Bergamot
đCrystals: Citrine, Topaz, Yellow Calcite, Amber, Aragonite
đ Heart Chakra
đ Anahata / Spirit Element / Heart Area /12-petalled green flower / Yamđ
đ¸ Compassion / Unconditional Love / Divine Feminine đ¸
In balance: empathy, devotion, content, trusting
Out of balance: judging, lack of trust, see the negative, callous
Activities to balance the Heart chakra:
đ Taking a earthing walk
đ Swimming
đ Hugging a Tree
đ Aromatherapy: Geranium, Rosemary, Rose, Eucalyptus
đ Crystals: Rose Quartz, Aventurine, Green Tourmaline, Moss Agate, Moonstone
đ Throat Chakra
đ Vishuddha / Air Element / Throat Area / 16-petalled blue flower / Ham đ
đś Self-expression / Confidence / Independence đś
In balance: healthy self-expression, peaceful, communicate clearly
Out of balance: excessive behaviours, self-consciousness, timid, anger
Activities to balance the Throat chakra:
đMantra / Prayer
đSinging
đListen to Birdsong
đ Aromatherapy: Lavender, Chamomile, Coriander
đ Crystals: Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Aquamarine, Blue Kyanite, Turquoise
đ Third-Eye Chakra
đ Ajna / Light Element / Forehead & Brows / 2-petalled flower / Sham đ
đ Intuition / Insight / Mental Clarity đ
In balance: Intuitive, Spiritual, Synchronicity
Out of balance: Unrooted, isolated, closed, indecisive
Activities to balance Third-Eye chakra:
đSinging bowl meditations
đAffirmations
đCreative Visualisation
đ Aromatherapy: Vanilla, Rose, Violet
đ Crystals: Amethyst, Charoite, Lepidolite
đ Crown Chakra
đ Ajna / Thought Element / Top of the head / 101 petalled flower / Omđ
đ Release / Freedom / Silence đ
In balance: âat one with natureâ, âbeing presentâ, âliving for the momentâ, âpeaceâ
Out of balance: roadblocks, martyrdom, lack of faith, lost without a roadmap
Activities to balance Crown chakra:
đBeing still in the microcosm
đKind Gestures
đ Tai Chi
đAromatherapy: Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Neroli
đCrystals: Selenite, Kunzite, Quartz