The Chakra System & Recommended Books
WHAT ARE CHAKRAS?
The chakra system is an ancient healing system of subtle energy and can be interpreted across many cultures. The word ‘chakra’ translates from the Sanskrit word wheels of light, which are concentrated energy centers along the body, responsible for distributing life force energy similar to the meridians in acupuncture.
The seven main chakras run from the base of the spine to the crown of the head, each relating to different endocrine systems, organs and information into different emotional issues and levels of consciousness. If there is a blockage within any of the chakras, often due to stress, unhealthy lifestyle choices, or trauma, it can lead to an imbalance. Almost all diseases and illnesses start from an imbalance in the energy field.
As you learn to take care of your energetic system, you’ll start to experience greater vitality and connection to divine wisdom.
ROOT
Basic survival needs
Aspects: Safety, security, foundation
Focus: Home, finances, health, grounding, community, discipline
Balanced: Turning ideas into practical action, safety and security in home and work environment, strong sense of belonging to a group, family, or organization
Imbalance: Disconnected from the body, chronic fear about the future, poor focus, anxious or depressed
Affirmation: I am peaceful, safe and protected. I trust more, I fear less. I am centered and grounded. I am the embodiment of perfect health.
SACRAL
Pleasure and Emotions
Aspects: Creativity, sexuality, relationships
Focus: Ebb and flow of life, emotional connection, intimacy, passion
Balanced: Easily connects to others, joyful, friendly, nurturing, adventurous, creative, takes on challenges easily
Imbalanced: Addictions, eating disorders, judgmental attitude, poor boundaries, lack of self-esteem, emotional instability
Affirmation: I accept abundance in my life and allow myself to enjoy the small things in life. I have happy and fulfilling relationships. I allow my emotions to flow through me in a healthy way.
SOLAR PLEXUS
Power and Identity
Aspects: Individuality, self-esteem, pride
Focus: Ambition, personal power, freedom of choice, authority, achievement
Balanced: Confident, optimistic, proactive, resilient, independent, strong sense of self, standing up for beliefs
Imbalanced: Control issues, passive aggressiveness, intolerant, competitive, victim mentality, fear of rejection, constantly seeking approval
Affirmation: I live my life with integrity and I have the power to manifest my dreams. I claim my power today. I am empowered and successful in all my ventures.
HEART
Love and Compassion
Aspects: Love, empathy, compassion
Focus: Forgiveness, devotion, self-acceptance, loving connection
Balanced: Ability to give and receive love easily, space of openness, trusting, playful, warm, generous, patient, understanding
Out of Balance: Disconnected from others, resentful, hurt, closed off, withdrawn, bitter, cynical, guarded, feeling unloved
Affirmation: Love is the answer to everything in life and I allow love to guide me in all of my actions. I am worthy of love. I give and receive love though healing, acceptance, and compassion. I am grateful for all the challenges that helped me transform and open up to love.
THROAT
Communication and Truth
Aspects: Self-expression, creativity, resonance
Focus: Public speaking, writing, channeling your inner voice, honesty, authenticity
Balanced: Open and honest about who you are and how you feel, loving communication, listening without an agenda or judgement, asking what you need from the universe, believing you are worth listening to, sharing talents
Imbalanced: Fear of speaking truth, giving up authority, self-conscious, unexpressed emotions, gossiping, fear of humiliation, poor listening skills
Affirmations: The only voice influencing my life is the voice of my higher-self and divine wisdom. I communicate effectively and respectfully with others. I choose to express myself in my own unique way.
THIRD EYE
Intuition and Insight
Aspects: Perception, higher vision, awareness
Focus: Dreams, memories, symbols, signs, psychic abilities, intuition, archetypes, self-realization, transcending limitations
Balanced: Sees the larger picture, not bound by current circumstances, ability to think symbolically, takes time to reflect, able to share light with the world
Imbalanced: Lack of judgement, misguided by illusion, fearful of the unknown, hard to see new alternatives, over thinking, nightmares, lack of imagination
Affirmation: I am tuned into the divine wisdom and always understand the true meaning of life’s situations. I accept that I am an unlimited being and that I create anything I want. I trust and follow my inner guidance.
CROWN
Purpose and Spirituality
Aspects: Divine unity consciousness, enlightenment
Focus: Fulfillment, pure awareness, wisdom, understanding, connection with higher-self, mystical experiences, transcendence, nirvana
Balanced: True loving connection to yourself and all living things, strong faith in universal love, understanding life’s purpose and deeper meaning to life, guided by higher source
Imbalanced: Lack of guidance, dualistic nature, closed minded, ego-based choices, self-destructive tendencies, believes life is insignificant or pointless, lacks purpose in life
Affirmation: I invite sacred transformation. I am one with divine at all times and I accept divine guidance with my life’s journey. Life is unfolding for my highest good and there is beauty all around me.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
The Book of Chakra Healing by Liz Simpson (simple guide)
Chakras and Their Archetypes by Ambika Wauters
Easter Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith (highly recommend)
Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss
Energy Medicine by Donna Eden
The Subtle Body Practice Manual by Dale Cyndi
Becoming Supernatural Dr Joe Dispenza
