Chakras & Crystal Healing – A Beginners Guide

By Danni Saint

Chakra: from the ancient Sanskrit, meaning ‘Wheel’

The Chakras are energy centres in the body that are believed to be important for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The word “Chakra” is Sanskrit for “wheel,” and these energy centres are thought to be spinning wheels of energy that correspond to different areas of the body.

There are seven main Chakras in the body, starting from the base of the spine and moving up to the top of the head. Each Chakra is associated with a specific colour, element, and aspect of consciousness. Here is a brief overview of the seven main Chakras:

	Crown Chakra The Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) is associated with the colour violet and is located at the top of the head. It is associated with spirituality, enlightenment, and connection to a higher power. Location: The very top of the head Colour: Violet/White Properties: Spiritual connection and transformation – It lifts and inspires you. Lesson: “I know…” Element: Thought
	3rd Eye Chakra The Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) is associated with the colour indigo and is located between the eyebrows. It is associated with intuition, insight, and the ability to see beyond the physical world. Location: Forehead between your eyebrows Colour: Dark Blue/Purple Properties: Your 3rd Eye Chakra is an emotion centre, so it connects the heart and mind. Mantra: “I see…” Element: Light
	Throat Chakra The Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) is associated with the colour blue and is located in the throat. It is associated with communication, self-expression, and the ability to speak one’s truth. Location: Throat Colour: Light Blue/Turquoise Properties: The ability to not communicate resides here! Throat Chakra allows self-expression and helps us to reveal inner truth. Mantra: “I speak…” Element: Sound/Music
	Heart Chakra The Heart Chakra (Anahata) is associated with the colour green and is located in the centre of the chest. It is associated with love, compassion, and connection to others. Location: Centre of the chest, slightly above the heart Colour: Green Properties: Love, joy, and compassion Mantra: “I love…” Element: Air
	Solar Plexus Chakra The Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) is associated with the colour yellow and is located in the upper abdomen. It is associated with personal power, self-esteem, and control. Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area Colour: Yellow Properties: This power helps us restore control and get a grip! It helps us to overcome anxiety. Mantra: “I share…” Element: Fire
	Sacral Chakra The Sacral Chakra (Svadhishthana) is associated with the colour orange and is located just below the navel. It is associated with emotion, sexuality, and creativity. Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the belly button Colour: Orange Properties: Imagine unlocking your inspiration and motivation. Well, that’s what this Chakra does for us! Mantra: “I create…” Element: Water
	Root Chakra The Root Chakra (Muladhara) is associated with the colour red and is located at the base of the spine. It is associated with survival, security, and our connection to the earth. Location: Base of spine Colour: Red Properties: The grounding energy centre of our whole well-being. Unblocking this Chakra will achieve some stability. Mantra: “I am…” Element: Earth

In some traditions, it is believed that when the Chakras are balanced and open, a person can experience optimal physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Chakra Unblocking Ritual

Here is a little ritual that you could do to unblock your Chakras.

Take a Gemstone colour-matched to Chakra(s) you would like to unblock. Place it between your palms and gently move it around to activate it. Find a quiet moment and a comfortable place to lay down. On the Chakra locations identified above, place the relevant Crystal. For example, Lapis Lazuli on your 3rd Eye Chakra or place Citrine on your Solar Plexus. Breathe deeply and envision the energy of the Crystal flowing into the area it is touching and spreading around your body. Consider the Mantras above and repeat them to yourself, either internally or aloud, with each inhale. Try to remain here for 5 minutes, or continue until you feel the need to move.

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