Unbalanced Chakras
If one or more of your chakras are out of alignment, this means they can either be overactive, underactive, or they can flow with blocked or slowed energy centers. Due to this unbalance it affects the area of life it's responsible for, causing mental health issues and physical symptoms of the body.
Best ways to Unblock your chakras
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Yoga
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Meditations
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Breathing exercises help to clear physical and emotional energetic blockages in the body.
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Certain types of Rituals & music that involve anything with big drums can also restore and activate the root and sacral chakras.
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Physical exercises
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Centering oneself with alone time
Chakra Balancing
Chakras are wheels in which "energetic channels flow in and around the human body." There are seven main chakras that align the human body, starting from the base of the spine to the top "crown" of the head. However, there are even as much as 100 chakras in the body. Chakras are electromagnetic energy fields that pull in and distribute life force energies all around us. Understanding this can give you a roadmap for what areas of your life and body need attention and care. Each chakra is associated with nerves, organs, or glands in the particular area in which they're located. They affect the physical function of that region but also influence our emotional and spiritual health.
The 7 Main Chakras
Root Chakra
The Root Chakra is located base of the spine by the sacrum and pelvic floor. This energy vortex develops between 0-2 years of age. The color related is red, heightened sense is smell, it's function is to make you feel grounded. The affected body parts relating to the root chakra are the hips, legs, feet, bones and teeth. What the root chakra governs are feelings of security, physical safety, ancestral roots and DNA. If you have a Blocked Root chakra you can suffer with weight problems, constipation, degenerative arthritis, insecurities, anxiety, lack of trust, and fear. Feeling lack of purpose, ambition, or enthusiasm.
Sacral Chakra
The Sacral Chakra is located between the navel and perineum in the lower abdomen. This energy vortex develops between ages 2-5 years old. The color related is orange, heightened sense is taste, it's function is creation/procreation. The affected body parts relating to the sacral chakra are genitals, the womb, kidneys, bladder, and circulatory system. What the sacral chakra governs are feelings of desire, pleasure, sexuality, creativity, and emotions. If you have a Blocked Sacral chakra you can suffer from uterine, bladder, or kidney issues. Having a stiff lower back, feelings of being less than, jealous, irritability, repressed sexuality, and lack of inspiration.
Solar Plexus
The Solar Plexus Chakra is located between the navel and diaphragm. This energy Vortex Develops between ages 5-7 years old. The color associated is yellow, heightened sense is sight, it's function brings confidence and assertiveness. The affected body parts related to the solar plexus are many muscle groups, the digestive system, and pancreas. What this chakra governs are feelings of personal power, acquiring individuality, confidence, and being able to shine with your own unique light. If you have a blocked solar plexus you can suffer from digestive problems, ulcers, diabetes, liver issues, muscle weakness, and poor self-esteem. Key note to know with this energy center is that our shadow self Ego is really prominent with this chakra.
Heart Chakra
The Heart Chakra is located in the middle of the chest, next to physical heart. This chakra develops between ages 7-9 years old. The color associated is green, heightened sense is touch, it's function dictates love and compassion. The affected body parts are the heart, lungs, arms, and hands. What this chakra governs are emotions surrounding loving and being loved, giving and receiving, compassion, and feeling connected to all things as well as people. If you have a blocked heart chakra you can suffer with asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, as well as poor emotional boundaries such as; fear of rejection and many forms of self- sabotaging behavior.
Throat Chakra
The Throat Chakra is located in the throat. This chakra develops between ages 9-13 years old. The color associated is blue, heightened sense is hearing, it's function plays a vital role in our communication skills and with expressing gratitude. The affected body parts is the entire throat region, thyroid, neck, and shoulders. What this chakra governs is our ability to listen and be heard, allowing ourselves to be expressionate through voicing our needs as well as wants. If you have a blocked or unbalanced throat chakra you can suffer with constant sore throats, stiff neck, thyroid issues, hearing problems, excessive lying, and being timid.
Third Eye Chakra
The Third Eye Chakra is located between the eyebrows slightly above eye level. This chakra develops around the age of 14 years old. The associated color is Indigo/ purple, heightened sense is intuition, it's function relates to seeing, being in touch with our own intuition, and feeling clarity with our everyday life choices. The affected body parts are the eyes, pineal gland, and entire face region. What this energy center governs is having the confidence to listen to our own insight, listening to our gut, and choosing what thoughts we allow into our consciousness. If you have a blocked third eye you can suffer with headaches and or migraines, eyes strain along with blurred vision, blindness, vertigo, disillusionment and also manipulation.
Crown Chakra
The Crown Chakra is located at the very top of the head. This chakra develops continuously and through all life stages. The color associated is Violet, heightened sense is all senses, it's function relates to being knowledgeable, obtaining and giving wisdom, having a sense of awareness with all things around you. The affected body parts is the cerebral cortex, pituitary, and the central nervous system. What this chakra governs is our consciousness level, having and defining ones soul purpose, time management, being able to feel and pick up on different energy vibrations. If you have a blocked crown chakra you can experience an imbalance with different aspects of your life, poor coordination, feelings of frustration, alienation, apathy, depression, and having a closed off mindset.