How to Open Your Spiritual Chakras to Balance Your Energy

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   Root Chakra (Muladhara) The root chakra helps you stay physically aware and feel comfortable. When you open this chakra , you feel well-balanced, sensible, stable, and secure. You’re present in what’s happening and connected to your physical body. ^[1] If the root chakra is under-active, you might feel anxious, scattered, and even unwelcome in social situations. If it’s overactive, you might find yourself acting materialistic and greedy. Here’s how to open and balance your root chakra:

   • Meditation:
     • Ground yourself and sit cross-legged on the ground or in a chair.
     • Rest the backs of your hands on your knees with the tips of your thumbs and index fingers touching.
     • Close your eyes and visualize a red flower opening at the tip of your tailbone.
     • Silently chant the sound "LAM."
   • Meaning: I AM
   • Colour: Red
   • Element: Earth
   • Gland: Adrenal
   • Location: Base of the Spine or Tail Bone
   • Yoga : Mountain pose ^[2]
   • Affirmations: “The earth is a safe place for me” and “I love and trust my body.”
   • Crystals: Red Jasper, Ruby, Garnet, Hematite, Smoky Quartz, & Black Tourmaline ^[3]
   • Herbs: Burdock, Clove, Dandelion, Rosemary, Paprika, Cayenne, Allspice, & Nutmeg ^[4]
   • Essential oils: Labdanum, Olibanum, Copal, Styrax, White ceremonial sage, Frankincense, Myrrh, & Sandalwood ^[5]
   • Unbalanced: Tired, Mentally Scattered, Frazzled, Fearful For Yourself or Family Members, Unsafe, Clumsy, Afraid, Alone, & May Suffer From Autoimmune Disorders ^[6]
   • Balanced: Grounded, Connected to The Earth, Financially Secure, Physically Safe, Emotionally Stable, & Sense of Belonging ^[7]
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   Sacral Chakra (Svadhishthana) Your sacral chakra deals with raw feelings, fluidity, and sexuality. If it’s open, you can release your feelings freely and go with the flow. ^[8] You’re open to connection and passion and might even feel more outgoing. If it’s under-active, you can get stuck in an unemotional or impassive state and have difficulty opening up to others. If it’s overactive, you might be overly sensitive and emotional and have a high sex drive. Here’s how you can open the sacral chakra and achieve balance:

   • Meditation :
     • Sit on your knees with your back straight.
     • Lay your hands in your lap, palms up, on top of each other. Put your left hand underneath, let the palm touch the back fingers of the right hand, and let the thumbs touch gently.
     • Concentrate on the space between your belly button and tailbone.
     • Chant the sound "VAM."
   • Meaning: I FEEL
   • Colour: Orange
   • Element: Water
   • Gland: Gonads
   • Location: Pelvis
   • Yoga: Knee-to-chest pose ^[9]
   • Affirmations: “I am creative” and “I embrace change.”
   • Crystals: Carnelian, Citrine, Orange Sapphire, Imperial Topaz, Red Goldstone, Yellow Tiger's eye, & Unakite ^[10]
   • Herbs: Coriander, Calendula, Fennel, Licorice, Cinnamon, & Vanilla ^[11]
   • Essential oils: Vetiver, Black Pepper, Rosemary, Cedarwood, Angelica, & Clove ^[12]
   • Unbalanced: Unmotivated, Emotionally Stuck, Low Energy, Victimized, Ashamed, Territorial, & May Suffer from Addictions ^[13]
   • Balanced: Energized, Motivated, Healthy Sex Drive, Adventurous, Generous, & Creative ^[14]
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   Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) The solar plexus chakra is connected to confidence, generosity, and joy. When it’s open, you feel an abundance of warmth, control, and empowerment. ^[15] If under-active, you may be passive, indecisive, and apprehensive. If it’s over-active, you might be arrogant and aggressive. You can open your solar plexus chakra by doing these things:

   • Meditation:
     • Sit on your knees, with your back straight.
     • Put your hands before your stomach, slightly below your belly button. Let the fingers join at the tops, crossing the thumbs and straightening the fingers.
     • Silently chant the sound "RAM."
   • Meaning: I DO
   • Colour: Yellow
   • Element: Fire
   • Gland: Pancreas
   • Location: Belly Button
   • Yoga: Spinal twist ^[16]
   • Affirmations: “I am open to new ideas” and “I am powerful.”
   • Crystals: Yellow jasper, Citrine, Pyrite, Yellow Tiger's Eye, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, & Amber ^[17]
   • Herbs: Anise, Celery, Cinnamon, Lily of the Valley, Marshmallow, Mint, Melissa, Turmeric, & Cumin ^[18]
   • Essential oils: Lily of the Valley, Lemon, Helichrysum, Juniper, Grapefruit, Eeroli, Tea Tree, Rosemary and spearmint ^[19]
   • Unbalanced: Nervous, Anxious, Confused, Unsure, Unworthy, Angry, Worried, & Feelings of Guilt For No Reason, & The Need to Please Others ^[20]
   • Balanced: Calm, Decisive, Confident, Courageous, Empowered, Worthy, & Capable ^[21]
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   Heart Chakra (Anahata) The heart chakra is all about love, caring, and endearment. When it’s open, you’re compassionate and friendly, always working in amicable relationships. ^[22] If it’s under-active, you might act cold and unfriendly. If it’s over-active, you may be over-affectionate towards others or even look selfish. Find balance and open your heart chakra by:

   • Meditation:
     • Sit cross-legged.
     • Press together the tips of your index finger and thumb on both hands.
     • Put your left hand on your left knee and your right hand in front of the lower part of your breastbone.
     • Concentrate on the center of your chest.
     • Chant the sound "YAM."
   • Meaning: I LOVE
   • Colour: Green
   • Element: Air
   • Gland: Thymus
   • Location: Center Of Chest
   • Yoga: Fan pose ^[23]
   • Affirmations: “I am worthy of love” and “I am lovable.”
   • Crystals: Jade, Malachite, Emerald, Green Aventurine, & rose quartz
   • Herbs: Cayenne, Hawthorn berries, Jasmine, Lavender, Marjoram, Rose, Thyme, Cilantro, & Parsley
   • Essential oils: Jasmine, Cacao, Cardamom, Palmarosa, Bergamot, Black Spruce and Rose ^[24]
   • Unbalanced: Emotionally Guarded, Sad, Guilt, Resentment, Judgmental, Difficulty Forgiving, & Shame ^[25]
   • Balanced: Compassionate, Loving, Accepting, Peaceful, Willing to Forgive, & Joyful ^[26]
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   Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) The throat chakra plays into self-expression and communication. When the chakra is open, expressing yourself is easy, and you might find yourself pursuing art and other forms of creative expression. If your throat chakra is blocked, you might have trouble expressing your feelings, frequently use negative words, lie, and feel disconnected from others. If the throat chakra is overactive, you might speak too much and have trouble listening. Unblock your throat chakra by: ^[27]

   • Meditation:
     • Sit on your knees.
     • Rest your hands on your legs and breathe in and out.
     • Concentrate on the area at the base of the throat.
     • Chant the sound "HAM."
   • Meaning: I SPEAK
   • Colour: Blue
   • Element: Space or Sound
   • Gland: Thyroid
   • Location: Throat
   • Yoga: Neck stretch ^[28]
   • Affirmations: “My honesty attracts honesty” and “I communicate clearly.”
   • Crystals: Turquoise, Angelite, Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate, Kyanite, & Blue Topaz
   • Herbs: Coltsfoot, Blackberry, Elderberry, Common sage, Salt, Lemongrass, Bay laurel, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, & Geranium ^[29]
   • Essential oils: Coltsfoot, Blackberry, Elderberry, Common Sage, Salt, Lemongrass, Bay Laurel, Chamomile, & Peppermint ^[30]
   • Unbalanced: Shyness, Fear of Sharing Your Opinions, Unable to Express Your Feelings, Uncomfortable Voicing Your Needs, Poor Listening Skills,
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Tendency toward Oral Fixations, Inability to Take a Stand, Stress Eating, Dental Issues or Halitosis, Jaw Problems like TMJ, Thyroid Disorders, Chronic Ear Infections, & Sore Throats ^[31]

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   • Balanced: Comfortable Speaking Your Mind, Articulate, Creative and Expressive, Open to New Perspectives, Able to Speak for Yourself, The Right Words to Say Come to You Easily, & Physical Wellness in the Body Areas ^[32]
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   Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) The third eye chakra is all about insight. Opening your third eye is thought to provide a deep window into your spiritual life. ^[33] You can tell it’s open if you have excellent clairvoyance and tend to dream a lot. If it's under-active, you may look to others for guidance and have trouble thinking for yourself. If your third eye is overactive, you might daydream more often than usual. You can open your third eye by:

   • Meditation :
     • Sit in a comfortable cross-legged position.
     • Put your hands in front of the lower part of the breast, pointing the middle fingers away from you and the thumbs toward you.
     • Concentrate on the space between your eyebrows.
     • Silently chant the sound "OM" or "AUM."
   • Meaning: I SEE
   • Colour: Indigo
   • Element: Light or Darkness
   • Gland: Pineal
   • Location: Center of the forehead
   • Yoga: The gaze (looking up toward your brows) ^[34]
   • Affirmations: “I trust my intuition” and “I am one with the universe.”
   • Crystals: Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Tanzine Aura Quartz, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Amethyst, & Fluorite ^[35]
   • Herbs: Eyebright, Juniper, Mugwort, Poppy, Mandrake Root, Blue Lotus, & Cypress ^[36]
   • Essential oils: Mugwort, Blue lotus, Juniper, Cypress, Yarrow, & Opoponax ^[37]
   • Unbalanced: Confused, Unclear How to Handle Situations, Out of Touch With Emotions, Unable to See the Bigger Picture, Unaware of Other People’s Energy, Afraid or Doubtful of Your Own Success, Illusions, Headaches or Migraines, Clogged Sinuses, Issues With Vision, & Nightmares or Poor Sleep ^[38]
   • Balanced: Clarity, Eagerness to Grow and Expand, Intuitive Insights, Inspired and Creative, In Touch with Your Emotions, Aware of Others’ Motives and Feelings, Psychic Phenomena, Honor Your Personal Truth, In the Flow of Your Life, Process Unwanted Emotions with Greater Ease, & Telepathy ^[39]
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   Crown Chakra (Sahastrara) The crown chakra is the most spiritual chakra and is linked to wisdom. When this chakra is open, it’s easier to be open-minded and aware of the world and its connection to yourself. If it’s under-active, you can get stuck in rigid thinking. If the crown chakra is overactive, you may intellectualize things all the time and might prioritize spirituality over bodily needs (food, water, shelter). ^[40] Try these steps to open your crown chakra :

   • Meditation:
     • Sit in a comfortable position.
     • Lay your hands on your stomach, with your left hand on top of the right.
     • Concentrate on the area at the top of your head.
     • Chant the sound "OM" or "AUM." ^[41]
   • Meaning: I UNDERSTAND
   • Colour: White or Violet
   • Element: Divine Consciousness
   • Gland: Pituitary
   • Location: Centered at the top of the head
   • Yoga: Downward dog ^[42]
   • Affirmations: “The world is my teacher” and “I honor the divine power within me.”
   • Crystals: Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Selenite, Howlite, Rutilated Quartz, & Diamond ^[43]
   • Herbs: Gotu kola, Lavender, Pink lotus, & St. John’s wort ^[44]
   • Essential oils: Palo Santo, Spikenard, Frangipani, Frankincense, & Vetiver ^[45]
   • Unbalanced: Isolated, Depressed, Self-Sabotaging Tendencies, Purposeless, Disconnected, Spiritually Unaware, Overly Analytical, Apathetic, Headaches or Migraines,
   EXPERT TIP

   Emily Christensen

   Spiritual Advisor & Founder of Rainbow Raaja

   Emily Christensen is a Shamanic Spiritual Advisor, Reiki Master, and the Founder of Rainbow Raaja based in Southern California and now King County, Washington. Emily has over six years of experience as a Massage Therapist and in using tarot cards, crystal therapy, light work (reiki, light codes, energy therapy), and shamanic healing. She received Reiki Master training from the Hands on Healing Institute. Emily is also a certified Bodywork Therapist by the California Massage Therapy Council and an Ordained Shamanic Minister with the Universal Life Church.

   Emily Christensen
   Spiritual Advisor & Founder of Rainbow Raaja

   To be truly effective with opening chakras with crystals, you have to believe in yourself. Listen to your own intuition and the crystal without second guessing yourself. After all, you know your body and spirit better than anyone else.
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Hormonal Imbalances, Poor Sleep, Nerve Pain, & Mental Illness ^[46]

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   • Balanced: Interested in Spiritual Growth, Connected to Other People, Animals, and Nature, Easily able to Find Joy in Daily Activities, Aware of Your Life Purpose, Unconcerned About What Others Think of You, Attuned to Your Divine Guidance, Uninterested in Drama,

Ability to Quiet the Mind, Comfortable Spending Time Alone, & Moments of Bliss ^[47]