The success of the recent chakra balancing workshop I led in Montreal prompted me to write this post and share the information more widely. I was amazed how this work instigated a profound shift in all of the workshop participants.
Chakras, for those new to the term, are powerful energy centres located along the spine. There are seven charkas, each associated with specific physiological and psychological functions. The word ‘chakra’ in Sanskrit means ‘wheel’ or ‘circle’. Often they are described as ‘wheels of light.’ Whenever there is stress or dis-ease in the body or mind, the chakras are involved and affected. Over the years, I’ve found that working with chakras is greatly revealing and can radically improve healing. Although I offer chakra balancing sessions using gemstones and mantras, experience has shown me that the most effective way to increase energetic flow through the chakra system is by asking some tough questions.
Below is my chakra chart. Here’s how I suggest you use it:
- Begin with a simple meditation. Sit comfortably and focus on your breath.
- Centre yourself: Feel the ground below you and connect to the ‘God of your understanding.’
- Bring your awareness to area of the first chakra and observe the sensation, color, shape and general energetic impression.
- After a few minutes, write down your observations.
- Then ask yourself the first question. (see below)
- Pay attention to what comes up. It may be an image, emotion or memory.
- Without analysis, write down your observations.
- Then ask the next question and follow the same procedure.
- When you’ve completed the questions for the first chakra, bring your attention back to the area of the chakra.
- Visualize the color associated to it and incorporate one of the suggested balancing tools: mantra, mudra or gemstone. (Do not do all three. You will be overwhelmed.)
- After a few minutes, set aside the visualization and tools and observe the sensation, color, shape and general energetic impression of the chakra
- After a few minutes, write down your observations.
If you are up to it, you can then move on to the next chakra and do the same process. However, if this work is new to you, I recommend giving yourself at least a day in between each chakra session. You may feel emotional or strange after this work. It can even be alarming. Breathe and let it go. Do some yoga and drink water to cleanse. Writing out what you’re feeling and your reactions then burning the pages is also therapeutic.
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CHAKRA |
BASIC PROPERTIES |
QUALITIES & FUNCTIONS |
QUESTIONS |
TREATMENT |
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1. Muladhara Chakra First or Root Chakra |
Location: Base of spine or coccyx
Color: Red Element: Earth |
Basic survival needs for food, clothing, security and shelter, as well as to earthly pleasures. Out of balance, we feel fear and disconnection. In harmony, we feel safe & grounded. | What brings me security?
Where do I feel most at home? What do I need to survive? |
Mantra: LAM
Mudra: Ring & thumb Gemstones: Garnet, Smoky quartz, Ruby, Bloodstone, Black tourmaline, Obsidian, Red Calcite |
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2. Swadhisthana Chakra Second, Spleen or Sacral Chakra |
Location: Below the navel in the lower abdomen
Color: Orange Element: Water |
Directs our reproductive organs, sexual expression, and creativity. The health of this energy center indicates the ease or dis-ease we have with intimacy & creative power. | What are my passions?
In what area(s) does my creativity flow? What is intimacy to me? How do I create intimacy? |
Mantra: VAM
Mudra: Pinky & thumb Gemstones: Blue-green Turquoise, Blue-green Fluorite, Amber, Orange Calcite, Vanadinite, Orange camelian |
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3. Manipura Chakra Third or Solar Plexus Chakra |
Location: Just above the navel in the solar plexus
Color: Yellow Element: Fire |
Described as a ‘shining gem’ & the center of personal power, it governs digestion, self-esteem & emotional balance. This is our source of confidence, courage and vitality. | What brings me strength & confidence?
What do I want? What is my ‘shinning gem’? / What am I great at? What stands in my way? |
Mantra: RAM
Mudra: RT hand LT, thumbs touch; Pinky, ring & thumb. Gemstones: Yellow Jasper, Golden Calcite, Citrine, Lemon quartz, Topaz, Moonstone |
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4. Anahatha Chakra Heart Chakra |
Location: Heart or center of the chest
Color: Green Element: Air |
Connected to breath, feelings of compassion, understanding, forgiveness & acceptance. Preserving this center allows us to know unconditional love. | Who was I before my heart was broken?
Who or what can I forgive? What do I want most in my life? What do I love about myself? |
Mantra: YAM
Mudra: Palms touch in prayer position Gemstones:Malachite, Jade, Green Peridot, Rose Quartz, Kunzite, Morganite, Green Tourmaline |
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5. Vishuddha Chakra Throat Chakra |
Location: Throat
Color: Blue Element: Ether or Space |
This chakra governs personal expression, communication, and the thyroid gland. When free from obstruction, we feel at ease to speak our truths, to trust and to let go of tension. | What do I want to get off my chest right now?
How do I express myself in my highest state? What gifts do I have to share? How do I want to express my creativity? |
Mantra: HAM
Mudra: Middle & thumb over knuckle Gemstones: Sodalite, Blue Calcite, Blue Kyanite, Angelite, Blue Turquoise, Saphire
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6. Ajna Chakra Third Eye or Brow Chakra |
Location: Forehead, between the eyes
Color: Indigo or Midnight blue Element: n/a |
No element is associated with Ajna other than light itself. The act of seeing, both physical and intuitive, stems from this energy. When balanced, we have clear thoughts imagination and wisdom. | Who am I?What guides me?
How do I know if something is right for me? Where & how do I rest my mind & allow my creativity to flow? |
Mantra: KSHAM
Mudra: Interlace fingers, indexes extend Gemstones: Lapis Lazuli, Azurite, Sugilite, Iolite, Turquoise, Tanzanite |
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7. Sahasrara Chakra Crown Chakra |
Location: Top or just above head
Color: Luminous colors Element: n/a |
Described as a one-thousand petal lotus of rainbow colors so luminous, it turns white. This is our gateway to the divine. This centre is connected to spirituality and cosmic consciousness. It governs our sense of belonging. | What is divinity to me?
How and when do I interact with the divine? What is enlightenment to me? How can I be of service? |
Mantra: AUM
Mudra: Index & thumb Gemstones: White Calcite, White Topaz, Amethyst, Selenite, Celestite
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This is EXCELLENT! I just finished a 7 week session – had everyone wear the colours and made up “certificates” for gradutation. Great response! I even made 50 cupcakes for the class with 7 different colours of icing!
I wish I’d seen this handy chart before, I did my own! Love learning!
Lore
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