There are 7 major chakras, which are energy centers within and around the body. Many non-physical points where the chakras lie are in fact, connected with physical parts of our body. Therefore the physical body is negatively affected when chakras are closed, enlarged or out of balance. Each chakra is also connected with different emotional and developmental issues. The chakras are constantly affected by the energies we are around and by the energies projected by our thoughts and feelings. When chakras are open and balanced, you will feel more balanced and peaceful.
1) Root: Base of spine
Related to survival instincts, and sense of grounding and connection to our body and the physical plane.
Signs of balance: healthy, prosperous, grounded, security, dynamic presence
Causes of imbalance: traumas, abuses, birth trauma, abandonment, poor bonding with mother, malnourishment, feeding difficulty, neglect, violence
Affirmations:
I am willing to release all fears, worries and concerns about money, career, safety and protection.
I know that I’m perfectly protected and that all my needs are met abundantly.
I have infinite strength and flexibility to overcome all obstacles.
I make optimum use of energy around me to bring peace, harmony & abundance.
2) Sacral: 3-4” below Solar Plexus
Related to sex, power, money, creativity, addictions, emotional balance
Signs of balance: depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, ability to change, sets healthy boundaries in relationships, able to use creativity constructively
Causes of imbalance: sexual and/or emotional abuse, lack or mirroring, rejection, neglect, emotional manipulation, physical abuse, alcoholic families, denial of child’s feelings, inherited (untreated incest, sexual issues)
Affirmations:
I release all my desires and appetites to the light. I release any fears or negative thoughts that keep me from knowing peace, harmony and balance.
All of my thoughts and emotions flow harmoniously. All of my desires are perfectly balanced.
I am blessed with abundance of love and security. All my cells are immortal and full of vibrant energy.
3) Solar Plexus: Stomach
Related to personal power, control, trust, responsibility, intimidation
Signs of balance: energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, non-dominating power, productive, cooperative, flexible, focused, empowered, successful
Causes of imbalance: shaming, authoritarianism, will domination, emotional manipulation, physical abuse, fear of punishment, dangerous environment, age inappropriate responsibilities, inherited shame from parents
Affirmations:
I am willing to release all my fears & struggles that have to do with power & control.
I fully step into my power now. It’s safe for me to be powerful and I accept my God-given power to be used in the service of love and light.
I accept the Divine Plan, people & circumstances as appropriate. I understand the mystery of life.
4) Heart: Center of chest
Related to love, relationships, realization of oneness
Signs of balance: love deeply, feel compassion, sense of peace and centeredness, affectionate, accepting, loving of self and others
Causes of imbalance: unacknowledged grief, rejection, shaming, constant criticism, betrayal, conditional love, abandonment, loss, divorce, death, loveless environment, sexual and physical abuse
Affirmations:
I willingly release all fears, concerns and worries about giving and receiving love
My heart is open and flows freely with love for myself and others. I allow myself to easily give and receive love.
I love and approve of all beings. My heart is full of love and light. I am always healing myself and others.
5) Throat: Throat area
Related to communication, speaking your truth
Signs of balance: expressive, eloquent, great communicator and listener
Causes of imbalance: verbal abuse, lies, excessive criticism, secrets, suppressed verbal expression of thoughts and feelings, mixed messages, authoritarian parents, alcoholic, chemical dependent family
Affirmations:
I willingly release all fears and negativity that block me from speaking my truth.
I lovingly speak my truth and allow my Higher Self to speak through me. I use my words to create beauty in this world.
I trust the universe and communicate with love. My thoughts, feelings & expression are pure.
6) Third Eye Chakra: Above and between the eyebrows
Related to clairvoyance, intuition
Signs of balance: intelligent, clear-headed, alert, thoughtful, good memory, good eyesight and generally insightful
Causes of imbalance: incongruence between what is seen and what one is told, prejudice, judgmental, experiences of family violence, war experiences, invalidation of intuition and psychic occurrences
Affirmations:
I willingly release all fears of seeing the past, present and future. I release any fears I have of seeing loving beings of light.
It’s safe for me to see the truth. My vision is perfectly ordered & illuminated by love.
I am transcending darkness and ignorance. My pituitary gland is active and healthy
7) Crown Chakra: Top of the head
Related to spirituality
Signs of balance: knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, bliss,
fulfilling spiritual life, enjoy physical pleasures without getting addicted, love life but not dread death
Causes of imbalance: materialism, greed, domination of others, spiritual abuse,
forced religiosity, blind obedience, misinformation, lies, withheld information, invalidation of one’s own beliefs
Affirmations:
I allow the light to dissolve away barriers to my receiving Divine wisdom & guidance.
I know that I am safe as I follow my inner spiritual guidance. I allow this guidance to lead me to beautiful opportunities where I share my true nature as a powerful, loving, spiritual being. I listen, I trust, I take guided action.
I am blessed with light, knowledge and wisdom. My pineal gland is active and energized. I am calm, relaxed and happy.
