CHAKRAS – ENERGY CENTRES
The chakras are the energy centres of the body which, when balanced, create a sense of peace and wellbeing. They were first mentioned in ancient Indian texts over 2500 years ago and over recent years scientists and biologists have theorised that these energy centres correspond to areas of the brain, nervous system and endocrine system. It is helpful to work with the chakras because we can identify any blockages of energy or emotion that might be causing struggles and then, much like clearing a blocked pipe so the water can flow again, we can work to clear any blockages in a chakra so our energy can flow freely once more.
Muladhara – Root Chakra
Located at the base of the spine, the root chakra is the centre of stability and security. When this chakra is closed we struggle with money and food. When it is open, we feel grounded, safe and fearless.
Svadisthana – Sacral Chakra
The sacral chakra is located just below the belly button and is the centre of creativity and sexuality. When this chakra is imbalanced we can feel emotionally unstable and struggle with depression and addiction. When it is balanced we feel pleasure, joy and a sense of abundance.
Manipura – Solar Plexus Chakra
Located in the upper abdomen, the solar plexus chakra is our source of personal power. When it is closed or out of balance we suffer from lack of self-worth and low self-esteem, but when it is balanced we feel confident and have a strong sense of purpose in our lives.
Anahata – Heart Chakra
The heart chakra links the first three physical chakras (root, sacral and solar plexus) with the upper chakras of the spirit. It is our ability to love, so when it is out of balance and our heart is closed, we can feel anger, jealousy, fear and hatred towards ourselves and others. When it is open and love is flowing freely, we feel love, compassion and connection.
Vishudda – Throat Chakra
The throat chakra is our centre of expression and communication. When it is out of balance we may struggle from social anxiety and have difficulty expressing our feelings. When it is balanced we feel confident in expressing our wants and needs.
Ajna – Third Eye Chakra
Ajna chakra is located between the eyebrows and is the centre for intuition. When it is blocked we may suffer from confusion, indecisiveness and a lack of trust in ourselves. When it is balanced we feel imaginative, are confident in listening to our gut instincts and can make decisions that nourish us.
Sahasrara – Crown Chakra
Located on the top of the head, the crown chakra is the centre of enlightenment and connection – with ourselves, with others and with the universe. When it is blocked or out of balance we can feel lonely and disconnected, and we may feel a lack of direction in our lives. When it is balanced we feel beauty within us and all around us, we feel connection with ourselves and the world and we have a sense of pure bliss.
The chakras are the energy centres of the body which, when balanced, create a sense of peace and wellbeing. They were first mentioned in ancient Indian texts over 2500 years ago and over recent years scientists and biologists have theorised that these energy centres correspond to areas of the brain, nervous system and endocrine system. It is helpful to work with the chakras because we can identify any blockages of energy or emotion that might be causing struggles and then, much like clearing a blocked pipe so the water can flow again, we can work to clear any blockages in a chakra so our energy can flow freely once more.
Muladhara – Root Chakra
Located at the base of the spine, the root chakra is the centre of stability and security. When this chakra is closed we struggle with money and food. When it is open, we feel grounded, safe and fearless.
Svadisthana – Sacral Chakra
The sacral chakra is located just below the belly button and is the centre of creativity and sexuality. When this chakra is imbalanced we can feel emotionally unstable and struggle with depression and addiction. When it is balanced we feel pleasure, joy and a sense of abundance.
Manipura – Solar Plexus Chakra
Located in the upper abdomen, the solar plexus chakra is our source of personal power. When it is closed or out of balance we suffer from lack of self-worth and low self-esteem, but when it is balanced we feel confident and have a strong sense of purpose in our lives.
Anahata – Heart Chakra
The heart chakra links the first three physical chakras (root, sacral and solar plexus) with the upper chakras of the spirit. It is our ability to love, so when it is out of balance and our heart is closed, we can feel anger, jealousy, fear and hatred towards ourselves and others. When it is open and love is flowing freely, we feel love, compassion and connection.
Vishudda – Throat Chakra
The throat chakra is our centre of expression and communication. When it is out of balance we may struggle from social anxiety and have difficulty expressing our feelings. When it is balanced we feel confident in expressing our wants and needs.
Ajna – Third Eye Chakra
Ajna chakra is located between the eyebrows and is the centre for intuition. When it is blocked we may suffer from confusion, indecisiveness and a lack of trust in ourselves. When it is balanced we feel imaginative, are confident in listening to our gut instincts and can make decisions that nourish us.
Sahasrara – Crown Chakra
Located on the top of the head, the crown chakra is the centre of enlightenment and connection – with ourselves, with others and with the universe. When it is blocked or out of balance we can feel lonely and disconnected, and we may feel a lack of direction in our lives. When it is balanced we feel beauty within us and all around us, we feel connection with ourselves and the world and we have a sense of pure bliss.