balancing your energies
(Chakras)
balancing your energies
(Chakras)
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We all have energetic centres in the body called Chakras. There are 7 main chakras in the body. If balanced we become healthier, happier and more in tune with ourselves and others.
Each chakra is a wheel-like vortex spinning in a circular motion within the body. This forms a vacuum in a centre that draws in energy in a vibratory level. It can draw in colour vibration, energy and emotions of people that we come in contact with. They don't only draw in energy, they also radiate energy and govern different organs and glands connected to other body parts that resonate of the same frequency.
If one chakra become out of balance, it may affect the organ or gland that is connected to. Also the chakras near them also get out of sink because of a chain reaction and many bodily imbalances. Chakras are out of sink when they are overactive, under active or blocked. This is always felt on a physical, mental or emotional level.
The benefits of learning about and energising our chakras are for harmony of mind, body and spirit. Your mind alone can not nurture your whole being, a healthy food diet also cannot solve all your problems. It's through your chakras that you can learn to balance all of you bringing you into a healthier state of consciousness.
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1. Root chakra
The first chakra the Root chakra and it is located at the base of the spine or Perineum. This Chakra is related to the spine, bladder and adrenal gland. Flight or flight response and family patterns are stored in that area. Fear and feeling unsafe blocks this chakra. Signs of physical blockages are constipation and fatigue.Our connection to the earth, material reality, survival, physical strength, vitality, the blood of life, sexuality, the spine, the pelvis, rectum, legs, bones, feet, immune system, nervous system, emotional/mental health. Genital organs and adrenals; bones and skeletal structure, coccygeal vertebrae, some kidney, bladder and excretory functions, skin.
when unbalanced
Excessive energy: Egotistic, domineering, greedy, addicted to wealth, indiscriminate use of
sexual energy, nervous sexual energy
Deficient Energy: Lack of confidence, no grounded in physical reality, weak, can’t achieve
goals, self destructive, feeling unloved or abandoned
Illnesses: Chronic lower back pain, sciatica, varicose viens, rectal tumors/cancer,
depression, immune-related disorders, constipation, diarreha, urinary
tract infections, cold hands/feet, kidney stones, irrational fears, financial
problems
When balanced
When the root chakra is balanced there is a feeling of safety, worries fade away.
Centered, grounded, healthy, fully alive, unlimited physical energy, manifesting abundance, master of oneself.
Foods
Foods that help balance this chakra are beetroot, pomegranate and apples
How to balance the root chakra
Ear red fruits and veg, for example red apples.
Stop eating unhealthy foods
Exercise
Affirmation
I am safe
I am grounded
I trust the process of life
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2. Sacral chakra
Ability to express feelings, through which you can sense others’ feelings the water element in the physical body, the sexual organs, large intestine, lower vertebrae, pelvis, hip, bladder, the lymphatic system, the mammary glands, and eliminative organs, the emotions, passion,
feelings, imagination
Gland: Ovaries in women and testes in men
Physical organ: Part of kidney system, intestines; some aspects of reproductive system, including the womb; bladder; prostate; sacral vertebrae and nerve plexus; the neurotransmitters determining emotional responses to stimuli.
When unbalanced
Excessive Energy: Emotionally explosive, aggressive, overly ambitious, manipulative, caught
up in illusion, overindulgent, self serving, obsessive thoughts of sex, see people as sex objects.
Deficient Energy: Extremely shy, timid, immobilised by fear, overly sensitive, self-negating,
resentful, buried emotions, burdened by guilt, distrustful, clinging, guilty
about sex, difficult conceiving, abused, frigid or impotent
Illnesses: Chronic lower back pain, gynaecological problems, pelvic/low
back pain, sexual potency, urinary problems
When balanced
Friendly, optimistic, concerned for others, sense of belonging, creative, imaginative, intuitive, attuned to your own feelings, sense of humour..
Foods
Orange coloured, beans, peanut butter, nuts, seeds, sweet fruit, tropical fruit.
How to balance the sacral chakra:
Jumping, Singing, Laughing, express yourself creatively, identify sexual blockages, crystals-jasper, orange carnelian, learn how to love and care for your body, aromatherapy-orange, bergamot oil.
Affirmation
I am sensual
I am creative
I can feel my sexual energy
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2. Solar Plexus
Relates to: Personal power, individual expression in the earth, the ability to ‘digest
life’, the fire element, the conscious (waking) mind, self-image, digestive
organs, diaphragm, the breath, solar plexus
Emotional focus: Fears, doubt, and other feelings affecting self-esteem
Endocrine Gland: Pancreas
Physical organs: Pancreatic system, all digestive organs in the stomach area, including the
liver, spleen, gallbladder, stomach, pancreas and parts of kidney system;
lumbar vertebrae and solar plexus.
Issues with: Trust, fear, intimidation, self esteem, self confidence, self respect, care if
oneself and others, responsibility for making decisions, sensitivity to criticism, personal honour.
when unbalanced
Excessive Energy: Judgemental, workaholic, perfectionist, overly intellectual, demanding,
resentful of authority, a need for drugs to relax, superiority complex
Deficient Energy: Depressed, lack of confidence, worry about what others think, confused,
feeling that others control your life, poor digestion, afraid of being alone,
need constant reassurance, jealous, distrustful
Illnesses: Arthritis, gastric ulcers, colon/intestinal problems, pancreatitis, diabetes,
indigestion, chronic or acute, anorexia or bulimia, liver dysfunction,
hepatitis, adrenal dysfunction, constipation.
When balanced
Outgoing, cheerful, self respect, respect for others, strong sense of
personal power, have found your gift, able to digest life, able to digest
food, skilful, intelligent, relaxed, spontaneous, expressive, take on new
challenges, enjoy physical activity, enjoy good food.
Foods
Banana, Corn, Lemon, Oats
How to balance the solar plexus
Get out in the sun more
Wear yellow clothes
Stop seeing yourself as a 'victim', start seeing yourself as empowered.
Set goals and intentions
Set clear boundaries with others
Do something fun and make time for yourself
Affirmation
I am powerful
I have willpower
I manifest my vision
I attract wealth and abundance
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4. heart chakra
Relates to: Transition, the bridge between the physical and the spiritual, change,
healing, the heart – the centre of all physical and spiritual life, the lungs,
circulatory system, ribs, breasts, shoulders, arms, hands, diaphragm, the
immune system, selfless love
Emotional focus: Emotions in relationship; all feelings related to love, such as gratitude
Spiritual concern: Connection to the Divine
Gland: Thymus and lymph
Physical organs: Heart, lungs, circulatory and oxygenated systems, breasts, lumbar,
thoracic vertebrae, cardiac nerve plexus
Issues with: Love, hatred, resentment, bitterness, grief, anger, self-centeredness, loneliness, commitment, forgiveness, compassion, hope and trust.
when unbalanced
Excessive Energy: Demanding, overly critical, possessive, moody, martyr complex, loves
conditionally, withholds love or generosity, melodramatic, hyper-tension (especially tension between shoulder blades
Deficient Energy: Paranoid, indecisive, fear of letting go, fear of being hurt, fear of being
free, fear of being abandoned, feelings of unworthiness in love, needing
constant reassurance
Illnesses: Congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction (heart attack), mitral valve
prolapse, cardiomegaly, asthma/allergy, lung cancer, bronchial
pneumonia, upper back, shoulder pain and breast cancer.
Balanced Energy:
Physically and emotionally balanced, quality of nurturing, compassion,
empathy, friendliness, active in the community, discriminating mind,
humanitarian, able to see good on others, able to surrender in a love
relationship, healthy use of will power.
Foods
Green foods, kale, spinach, lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, peppers, celery, grapes, green peppers, apples, kiwi, avocado.
How to balance the heart
Go forest bathing- immerse yourself in nature
Self love meditation
Do shadow work
Affirmation
I love and approve of myself
I am enough
I am worthy of being loved
I open my heart
I am vulnerable
I ask for what I want in my relationships
I give and receive love easily and equally
I give love without fear and expectation
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5. throat chakra
Relates to: Communication, speaking, perception, listening, ears, throat, thyroid,
trachea, oesophagus, parathyroid, hypothalamus, neck vertebrae, mouth, jaw, teeth, nerves, muscles, musical, artistic expression, desire for spiritual development.
Emotional focus: Expression of all emotions, especially in relation to self-responsibility
Spiritual concern: Sharing divine guidance
Gland: Thyroid
Physical organ: Thyroid and parathyroid glands, larynx and laryngeal nerve plexus, mouth
and auditory systems, mouth, throat, ears, lymph and lymphatic system, thoracic vertebrae
Issues with: Choice, strength of will, personal expression, following one’s dream,
using personal power to create, addiction, judgement and criticism, faith and acknowledge, capacity to make decisions.
when unbalanced
Excessive Energy: Self righteous, overly talkative, dogmatic or overly religious, addictive
tendencies, dominating – sexually and otherwise
Deficient Energy: Timid, overly quiet, inconsistent, unreliable, loses track of time, devious,
inability to express well, conflicts between sex and religion, nervous.
Illnesses: Raspy throat, chronic sore throat, mouth ulcers, gum problems, joint problems, scoliosis, laryngitis, swollen glands, thyroid problems.
Balanced Energy:
Contentment, centred in the present, good sense of timing (can be a
good speaker), awareness of time, pleasant voice, good communicator,
musically or artistically inspired, expressive and prolific, understanding of
spiritual concepts, ability to meditate or experience Divine Energy, sexual
energy is used efficiently or may be channelled artistically.
Foods
Blueberries, blue raspberries, figs
How to balance the throat
Record your feelings in a journal
Practice screaming and laughing
Get a neck massage
Practice being assertive and saying 'No'
Affirmation
I speak the truth
I am authentic
I am limitless
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6. third eye chakra
Relates to: Clear sightedness, the bringing together of opposites (ida and pingala
unite at the point), inspiration, insight, telepathy, access to the Higher
Self , the pineal, pituitary, brain, ears, eyes, nose, realisation of full
potential
Emotional focus: Feelings related to self-acceptance, such as self-love and self-awareness
Spiritual concern: Visioning
Gland: Pineal, Pituitary
Physical organs: Pituitary gland, medulla plexus and parts of the hypothalamus, visual systems, the left eye in particular, memory storage, some aspects of the ears and sinuses
Issues with: Self-evaluation, truth, intellectual abilities, feelings of adequacy,
openness to the ideas of others, ability to learn from experience and emotional intelligence
when unbalanced
Excessive Energy: Proud, religiously dogmatic, tyrannical, demonic
Deficient Energy: Non-assertive, undisciplined, weak-willed, extreme sensitivity to the
feelings (energy) of others, afraid of success, schizophrenic
Illnesses: Brain tumour/ haemorrhage/ stroke, neurological disturbances,
blindness/deafness, full spinal difficulties, seizures.
When balanced
Balanced Energy: Charismatic, open to guidance, not afraid of death, not attached to
material things, can experience telepathy, past lives or astral travel, self fulfilled, can be celibate, may have experienced Cosmic Consciousness
Foods
Purple potatoes, blackberries, plums, black berries.
How to balance the third eye
Open your mind
Prayer & Meditation
Practice self-enquiry and reflect on your thoughts, beliefs and perceptions.
Affirmation
I see the truth
I am the observer of my emotions
I am guided by my perfect intuition
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7. crown chakra
Relates to: Intuitive knowing, connection to one's spirituality, integration of the Highest self, wisdom, wholeness, oneness, surrender to All That Is, cosmic energy, transmutation, of energy into matter, or matter into energy, pituitary, pineal, nervous system, brain
Emotional focus: Related to spiritual nature
Spiritual concern: Oneness with Divine, psychic gift or ability to sense divine
plans
Gland: Pituitary
Physical organs: Pineal gland, upper skull and cerebral cortex, parts of the hypothalamus,
higher learning and cognitive brain systems, parts of immune system, the
right eye
Issues with: Ability to trust life, values, ethics and courage, humanitarianism,
selflessness, ability to see the larger picture/pattern, faith and inspiration, spirituality and devotion.
when unbalanced
Excessive Energy: Constant sense of frustration, unrealised power, psychotic, frequent migraine headaches, destructive, sexual expression ranges from passionate to distant
Deficient Energy: Loss or lack of joy, catatonic, complete inability to make decisions,
uncommunicative
Physical Dysfunction: mystical depression, diseases of the muscular system, skeletal system
and the skin, chronic exhaustion not associated with physical ailments,
sensitivity to light, sound, environment
Illnesses: Energetic disorders, mystical depression, chronic exhaustion that is not
linked to a physical disorder, extreme sensitivities to light, sound, and
other environmental factors.
When balanced
Open to the Divine, able to work miracles, can transcend the laws of
nature, access to the unconscious and subconscious, realisation of
immortality, awareness of death
How to balance the crown
Meditate, meditate, meditate!
Commit yourself to a daily spiritual practice.
Practice the power of prayer.
Trust your gut feeling
Question and detach from your thought.
Affirmation
I am one with everything
I surrender
I am peace
I am bliss