Meditation
The 7 Chakras
A chakra (pronounced “cha”-“kra” with a resounding “ch”) is a center of energy.
Originating from Sanskrit, it literally means “wheel” by association with its function as a vortex of spinning energy interacting with various physiological and neurological systems in the body.
Chakras are energy centers within the human body that help to regulate all its processes, from organ function to to the immune system and emotions.
We can commonly count 7 chakras positioned throughout your body, from the base of your spine to the crown of your head. Each chakra has its own vibrational frequency, that is depicted through a specific chakra color, and governs specific functions that help make you, well, human.
Root Chakra
Common symptoms of an imbalanced of root chakra:
Restlessness
Insecurity
Excessive anger and aggression
Impatience
Greediness
Feeling lost
Obsession with materialistic matters
Sacral Chakra
Common symptoms of an imbalanced sacral chakra:
feeling out of touch with creative side
experiencing self-deprivation
feeling detached
feeling insecure
experiencing low self-esteem
experiencing sexual repression
feeling jealous often
comparing yourself to others
Solar Plexus Chakra
Common symptoms of an imbalanced solar plexus chakra:
Feeling powerless or victimized
Giving your power away to others as you feel this is necessary to keep peace in relationships
Difficulty taking action on your dreams due to low self-esteem
Stomach pains and anxiety
Heart Chakra
Common symptoms of an imbalanced heart chakra:
Fear of commitment and feeling like you have to please others to be loved
Hurt from past relationships and now feel like you have to guard yourself against being hurt again
Trouble with giving and receiving love and being compassionate
The need to hold grudges
Throat Chakra
Common symptoms of having an imbalanced throat chakra are:
Fear of speaking up and saying what you want or feel
Feeling inclined to go along with others so you don’t upset anyone
Frustration because you don’t feel that other people hear what you have to say
Sore throats or feeling like your throat is blocked
Third Eye Chakra
Common symptoms of having an imbalanced third eye chakra are:
A struggle to find meaning in life and often ask yourself, “Why am I here?”
Disconnect from your intuition
Difficulty making decisions
Feeling lost when it comes to your spiritual purpose and path in life
Frustration that there is something wrong or out of alignment
Headaches and tension in your brow area
Crown Chakra
Common symptoms of an imbalanced crown chakra are:
Loneliness, insignificance, and aimlessness
A strong attachment to material possessions and achievements (and define yourself according to them) and a disconnect from the spiritual side of life
A lack of connection or guidance from a higher power
Feeling unworthy of spiritual help and anger that your higher power has abandoned you
Migraines and tension headaches