Understanding Your Chakras: A Guide to Balance & Well-being
- Wendy Wood
- Mar 27
- 3 min read
Our chakras are the energy centres of our body, influencing our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. When balanced, we feel harmonious, vibrant, and at ease. When out of balance, we can experience emotional turmoil and physical symptoms. Understanding how each chakra affects us and how to keep them aligned is key to overall wellness.
Let's explore the seven main chakras, signs of imbalance, and self-care practices—including essential oils, crystals, and more—to restore balance. Plus, learn how regular Reiki and essential oils can support your journey to energetic harmony.
1. Root Chakra (Muladhara)
Located at: Base of the spine
Element: Earth
Signs of Imbalance: Feeling ungrounded, anxious, fearful, disconnected, or experiencing lower back pain and fatigue.
Self-Care Practices:
Essential Oils: Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver
Crystals: Red Jasper, Hematite, Black Tourmaline
Activities: Walking barefoot in nature, grounding exercises, stability-focused yoga (Mountain Pose, Warrior I)
When Balanced: You feel safe, secure, confident, and grounded.
2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)
Located at: Lower abdomen, below the navel
Element: Water
Signs of Imbalance: Low creativity, lack of passion, emotional instability, guilt, or reproductive issues.
Self-Care Practices:
Essential Oils: Orange, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage
Crystals: Carnelian, Moonstone
Activities: Dancing, swimming, engaging in creative expression
When Balanced: You feel creative, joyful, emotionally stable, and passionate about life.
3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
Located at: Upper abdomen
Element: Fire
Signs of Imbalance: Low self-esteem, lack of motivation, digestive issues, or feeling powerless.
Self-Care Practices:
Essential Oils: Lemon, Ginger, Peppermint
Crystals: Citrine, Tiger’s Eye, Yellow Jasper
Activities: Sunbathing, core-strengthening exercises, affirmations of self-worth
When Balanced: You feel confident, empowered, and full of inner strength.
4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)
Located at: Centre of the chest
Element: Air
Signs of Imbalance: Difficulty in relationships, fear of love, jealousy, loneliness, tightness in the chest.
Self-Care Practices:
Essential Oils: Rose, Geranium, Lavender
Crystals: Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine
Activities: Heart-opening yoga (Camel Pose, Cobra Pose), acts of kindness, gratitude journaling
When Balanced: You feel love, compassion, connection, and inner peace.
5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
Located at: Throat
Element: Ether
Signs of Imbalance: Difficulty expressing yourself, fear of speaking, sore throat, thyroid issues.
Self-Care Practices:
Essential Oils: Eucalyptus, Chamomile, Basil
Crystals: Blue Lace Agate, Aquamarine
Activities: Singing, chanting, journaling, drinking herbal teas
When Balanced: You communicate clearly, confidently, and truthfully.
6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)
Located at: Forehead, between the eyebrows
Element: Light
Signs of Imbalance: Brain fog, poor intuition, headaches, eye strain, feeling disconnected from your inner wisdom.
Self-Care Practices:
Essential Oils: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Clary Sage
Crystals: Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli
Activities: Meditation, journaling, visualisation exercises
When Balanced: You feel intuitive, clear-headed, and spiritually connected.
7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
Located at: Top of the head
Element: Cosmic Energy
Signs of Imbalance: Lack of purpose, spiritual disconnection, confusion, migraines, sensitivity to light.
Self-Care Practices:
Essential Oils: Lavender, Myrrh, Cedarwood
Crystals: Clear Quartz, Selenite
Activities: Prayer, silent meditation, spending time in solitude
When Balanced: You experience spiritual connection, inner peace, and a sense of purpose.
Bringing It All Together: Reiki & Essential Oils for Chakra Health
Balancing your chakras is an ongoing journey, but regular Reiki sessions can be a powerful way to keep your energy flowing smoothly. Reiki helps remove energetic blockages and supports your body's natural healing abilities.
Pairing Reiki with essential oils enhances the benefits, as different oils carry vibrational frequencies that align with each chakra. Using oils in a diffuser, during self-massage, or as part of your meditation practice can create a deeply restorative experience.
By tuning into your chakras and incorporating simple self-care rituals, you can create lasting harmony in your mind, body, and spirit. 🌿✨
Ready to Rebalance Your Energy? Book a Reiki session at The Reiki Room and discover how holistic healing can support your journey to alignment and well-being. 💜
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Wendy
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