What are the Chakras?

One can use the concept of chakras as a helpful tool for mapping out their journey in life. There are seven main chakras in the body's powerhouse or energy centre. These chakras act as a template to help us navigate and learn how we can live more fulfilling lives. The seven chakras are universal if you adapt them to yourself, your workplace, and your home life. Here are some examples of each of the chakras to better your understanding. These are some common topics that come up in the chakra readings.

Crown Chakra

Sanskrit Name: Sahasrara
Location: Crown of the head
Main Role: Spirituality/Belief
Sense: Feeling One-ness
Gem Stone: Amethyst, clear quartz
Chakra Number: 7


Feeling Unbalanced?

Trouble trusting yourself and others? Are you feeling the weight of negativity in the world? Are you confused about your beliefs and have difficulty understanding others?

How to balance?

Respect who you are, what you believe, respecting others' differences while making connections. Practice mediation, and the crown chakra connects to our spirituality, oneness with our universal beliefs. Set good intentions and be mindful. Not absorbing all the negativity around; deciding what you want to connect to. We are spiritual beings in human bodies, so if we can learn to balance out the human side, the rest is an amazing adventure!

Mediate:

In silence: On every inhale, say: "I know I am breathing in," then every exhale, "I know I am breathing out." Apply that mediation to your life; what do you know to be true and 100%

Balance In Workplace:

A balanced crown chakra helps the workplace's morale; you're respecting others' opinions while being true to yourself and not taking disagreements personally. It's always important to know your source; the beliefs behind actions

Balance In Relationships:

Respect yourself with dignity and you'll receive the same back. Create your own positive environment, invite those who are welcome.

Third Eye Chakra

Sanskrit Name: Anna
Location: Forehead
Main Role: Intuition
Sense: Seeing
Gem Stone: Moonstone, sodalite
Chakra Number: 6


Feeling Unbalanced?

Are you: having trouble sleeping experiencing mental fog? Do you carry self-doubt, not feeling connected to one's path? Are you feeling stuck?

How to balance?

Visualize how you want to see or live your life. Daydreaming is another form of mediation; imagine what you want to accomplish. Then you can challenge yourself to make your daydream a reality. Practice trusting the intuitive thoughts that you see. Be mindful of what you choose for entertainment; choose hobbies that bring you peace. Associate with people who make you feel joyful.

Mediate:

What could be the perfect day for you? What do you do when you wake up? Meditate, daydream; Imagine the whole day, from start to finish.

Balance In Workplace:

Knowing who you are and keeping your uniqueness for yourself. Give yourself the space to wear your "work hat" and your "personal hat." When the two blend, it feels messy. Giving yourself your own space at work makes room for growth. Don't bring your work hat home.

Balance In Relationships:

You are your own entity, you need to own your uniqueness in your relationship, respect your partners and vice versa.

Throat Chakra

Sanskrit Name: Vishuddha
Location: Throat
Main Role: Communication
Sense: Hearing
Gem Stone: Aquamarine, Turquoise
Chakra Number: 5


Feeling Unbalanced?

Do you have low self-esteem, unable to express your opinion? Or do you talk too much with no clear point? Or do you not add what you want to communicate to a conversation?

How to balance?

It's the delicate balance of communicating what you need to express and listening, taking in information from others. Practice being comfortable in your skin. Speak, sing, yell your truth! Practice active listening, practice having conversations that are outside of your comfort zone. Practice expressing your awkward feelings.

Mediate:

Sing/Speak/Chant! Sing in the shower, have a karaoke night with friends, tell someone you trust how you feel, even if it feels awkward. But then, let go and speak your truth.

Balance In Workplace:

Respectfully speak up for yourself, be honest and truthful. The truth goes a long way, especially when you lead by example.

Balance In Relationships:

Open communication is the best medicine for a healthy relationship. Speaking your truth can remove toxicity, which is also an excellent filter for deciding who you choose to be in your life.

Heart Chakra

Sanskrit Name: Anahata
Location: Central chest
Main Role: Love
Sense: Touch
Gem Stone: Rose Quartz, Green Jade
Chakra Number: 4


Feeling Unbalanced?

Are you feeling lonely, easily jealous? Do you give too much of yourself? Are you unable to trust yourself, have manipulative behaviours, you hold grudges?

How to balance?

With a balanced heart chakra, you can keep your life in check. Keep a good balance for yourself and others; a solid give and take ratio. Respect and love yourself first; then the rest comes easy. Be confident and comfortable with yourself, and not worry about the small stuff. There is joy in giving to others if you accept that you're not constantly receiving the same back. A balanced heart chakra gives but does expect to receive. A balanced heart chakra is love and kindness but not giving too much of yourself when it's not reciprocated.

Mediate:

Light some candles, incense and set a beautiful mood just for you. Then, meditate, holding onto a rose quartz gem and feel love for yourself. Also, be mindful: Look in the mirror and stare and smile at yourself.

Balance In Workplace:

You can create a sincere and honest work environment. Let others feel the loving vibes but don't give anyone the power of taking the vibes from you.

Balance In Relationships:

Your heart chakra can be your filter shield; teach others how you want to be loved. If you don't feel the appreciation and respect, your filter has worked.

Solar Chakra

Sanskrit Name: Manipura
Location: Belly Button
Main Role: Energy, Control
Sense: Sight
Gem Stone: Yellow Jade, Topaz
Chakra Number: 3


Feeling Unbalanced?

Do you feel insecure? Are you a people pleaser? Are you constantly seeking approval from others? Do you lack willpower and self-confidence?

How to balance?

Work towards accomplishment; do something you're passionate about—feeling a sense of accomplishment without needing approval from others. Experience a new opportunity, challenge yourself to do something outside your comfort zone. Experience, make mistakes and, learn from them, then reassess. Eat with intent; choose the healthy food that your body needs. Don't obsess with dieting; remember to choose a healthier lifestyle, and the rest will work itself out.

Mediate:

Doing! You can do anything you set your mind to when you feel that burst of inspiration that your body and mind working together. Mediate and focus on belly breathing, imagine a ball of yellow energy and let it excite you, imagine something you wanted to accomplish; follow through with yoga or a form of exercise.

Balance In Workplace:

Feeling balanced and energetic can have a powerful effect on others and your confidence. Overpower toxicity and witness the changes.

Balance In Relationships:

Be the best version of yourself, and you'll attract others who appreciate and respect who you are and your passions.

Sacral Chakra

Sanskrit Name: Svadhistana
Location: Abdomen
Main Role: Emotions, creativity
Sense: Taste
Gem Stone: Jasper, Calcite
Chakra Number: 2


Feeling Unbalanced?

Fear of pleasure; sexual exploration can create insecurity within. It's important to empower your sexual identity. It could be from past emotional, psychological pain and trauma. Detach from relationships and avoid others who try to get close. Staying unbalanced, you cannot appreciate your uniqueness, and there's no expression of creativity.

How to balance?

Learn how your past traumas and pain could affect your present day. Seeking professional help is also a great asset. Accepting yourself for who you are as a sexual human being and not shaming yourself. Acknowledging your sexual identity is so powerful; it's self-love. Speaking to a sex therapist can improve your self-identity and your self-worth. Writing in a journal and expressing your feelings to recognize what you felt or which form of art therapy works for you. Trust your intuition and let your emotions flow.

Mediate:

Water and emotions: create a mediative space with natural water sounds, or be near a body of water.

Balance In Workplace:

Being in check with how you are feeling can help create a solid workplace balance. Finding the time to be mindful can be beneficial for the day. Knowing who you are and what you have to offer will help you.

Balance In Relationships:

Be your unique self, choose healthy and meaningful relationships, surround yourself with people who respect you and don't want to change who you are. You do the same for them, and they'll appreciate you even more! Don't be what others expect you to be. In a relationship, sex therapy can do wonders! It's a safe place and the homework is fun!

Root Chakra

Sanskrit Name: Muladhara
Location: Base of spine, legs
Main Role: Survival
Sense: Smell
Gem Stone: Obsidian, onyx
Chakra Number: 1


Feeling Unbalanced?

You don't feel safe and secure, the feeling of always needing a safety blanket. Or have trouble making practical decisions and difficulty letting go of the past. When a foundation isn't solid, it's hard to move on when you're worried about it breaking.

How to balance?

Accept the past and learn how to move forward in life. Professional therapy is always essential and a great way to balance your base. Learning how to be present will help you make confident decisions for survival. Build your life back brick by brick, and you can create a new solid foundation for yourself. Learn how to organize and make checklists when things seem overwhelming.

Mediate:

A grounding mediation where you can imagine rooting yourself to the earth with purposeful breathing. Use your sense of smell to the planet and the elements.

Balance In Workplace:

Having a solid work foundation will help with confidence and practicality. Creating simple daily checklists to feel organized will help make a calm work environment.

Balance In Relationships:

A great way to start a new relationship is on both feet, creating a solid foundation to build upon and grow together.