The 7 Chakras & How Reiki and Essential Oils Can Support Them

Wendy Wood
Feb 17
3 min read

Our bodies have seven main chakras, or energy centres, that influence our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. When these chakras are balanced, we feel vibrant, healthy, and in harmony. However, stress, trauma, and daily life can cause blockages, leading to discomfort and imbalance.

Reiki—a gentle, hands-on energy healing practice—helps clear and balance the chakras, restoring the natural flow of energy. Essential oils, with their vibrational properties and therapeutic benefits, also support chakra healing. Here’s how Reiki and essential oils can nurture each chakra:

1. Root Chakra (Muladhara) – Stability & Grounding

Location: Base of the spine
When Balanced: You feel safe, secure, and grounded
Signs of Imbalance: Anxiety, financial stress, feeling unrooted
Reiki Benefits: Strengthens connection to the Earth, instills stability
Essential Oils: Vetiver, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Frankincense

Tip: Diffuse or apply essential oils to the soles of your feet to enhance grounding during Reiki.

2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) – Creativity & Passion

Location: Lower abdomen
When Balanced: You feel creative, passionate, and emotionally balanced
Signs of Imbalance: Lack of motivation, creative blocks, emotional instability
Reiki Benefits: Restores emotional harmony and enhances joy
Essential Oils: Orange, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Jasmine

Tip: Inhale citrus oils before Reiki to awaken creativity and passion.

3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) – Confidence & Personal Power

Location: Upper abdomen
When Balanced: You feel confident, strong, and in control of your life
Signs of Imbalance: Self-doubt, digestive issues, lack of motivation
Reiki Benefits: Boosts inner strength and self-worth
Essential Oils: Lemon, Ginger, Peppermint, Bergamot

Tip: Apply diluted essential oils to the stomach area before a Reiki session.

4. Heart Chakra (Anahata) – Love & Compassion

Location: Center of the chest
When Balanced: You experience love, compassion, and healthy relationships
Signs of Imbalance: Heartbreak, resentment, isolation
Reiki Benefits: Opens the heart to love and emotional healing
Essential Oils: Rose, Geranium, Lavender, Bergamot

Tip: Diffuse floral essential oils during Reiki for deep heart healing.

5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) – Communication & Truth

Location: Throat
When Balanced: You express yourself clearly and speak your truth
Signs of Imbalance: Fear of speaking, sore throat, difficulty communicating
Reiki Benefits: Encourages authentic self-expression
Essential Oils: Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Tea Tree

Tip: Apply diluted essential oils to the throat before Reiki to support clear communication.

6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) – Intuition & Clarity

Location: Between the eyebrows
When Balanced: You have strong intuition, mental clarity, and insight
Signs of Imbalance: Confusion, lack of direction, headaches
Reiki Benefits: Enhances intuition and deepens spiritual awareness
Essential Oils: Frankincense, Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Rosemary

Tip: Use essential oils on the temples or diffuse them during meditation and Reiki sessions.

7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) – Spiritual Connection & Higher Consciousness

Location: Top of the head
When Balanced: You feel spiritually connected, at peace, and enlightened
Signs of Imbalance: Feeling disconnected, depression, lack of purpose
Reiki Benefits: Expands spiritual awareness and deepens connection to the divine
Essential Oils: Lavender, Frankincense, Myrrh, Rose

Tip: Apply a drop of essential oil to the crown of your head or diffuse during Reiki for heightened spiritual connection.

Bringing It All Together

Balancing your chakras through Reiki and essential oils can create profound shifts in your well-being. Whether you’re looking for grounding, emotional balance, confidence, or spiritual awakening, these natural healing tools work beautifully together to restore harmony.

🌿 Ready to experience chakra balancing? Book a Reiki session or grab your essential oil kit to start your healing journey today! 💫

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Wendy