How to Use the Chakras in Everyday Life: Introduction

When it comes to spirituality, chakras are one of the most common things mentioned. These energy centers are being used at every moment! My purpose in the next set of articles, is to bring an understanding that chakras are used everyday.

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What are chakras?

At every second of the day, prana or life energy is spinning and moving throughout our body. Chakras (Sanskrit word meaning “wheel”) are centers in our body in which energy flows through the most. They are a part of our energetic body, and not our physical body. There are numerous amount of chakras, however we mainly focus on the main seven within the body. These seven are: Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, and Crown.

 

Keeping all of our chakras balanced allows us to feel grounded and able to function in our everyday lives. When one of our chakras are imbalanced, the other chakras are also affected. It is important to keep our chakras from being under-active or overactive. Being aware of the characteristics of our chakras and making choices that harmonize them creates balance.

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Chakra Characteristics

1^{st  –} The Root Chakra | Foundation &

Security

Color:  Red

Element: Earth

Themes: Stability, security, safety, groundedness, survival, finances, family, community, physical health, life force issues, foundation, employment

2^nd -The Sacral Chakra | Creativity, Emotions & Sexual Health

Color:  Orange

Element: Water

Themes: Creative expression, emotions, desire, sexuality, inner child, fertility, relationships, childbirth, playfulness, birthing one’s gifts and talents (for both sexes)

3^rd -The Solar Plexus Chakra | Personal Power, Confidence & Individuality

Color:  Yellow

Element: Fire

Themes: Personal power, confidence, radiance, personal will, certainty, individuality, sense of identity & self, moral ethics, integrity, personal truth, ego, empowerment, ambition

4^th -The Heart Chakra | Unconditional Love & Compassion

Color: Green

Element: Air

Themes: Giving & receiving unconditional Love for self and others, healing, forgiveness, compassion

5^th – The Throat Chakra | Self Expression & Clear Communication

Color:  Blue

Element: Air or Ether

Themes: Self-expression, speaking one’s truth without attachment, clear conscious communication, tone and intent of voice

6^th – The Third Eye Chakra | Conscious Perspective & Intuition

Color:  Purple

Element: Ether or Light

Themes:  Seeing the higher purpose or perspective, Universal Truth, intuition, awareness, higher knowing, higher vision

7^th -The Crown Chakra | Enlightenment, Divinity & Spiritual Connection

Color:  White-all colors unifying

Element: Ether or Space

Themes: Enlightenment, connection to Spirit, divinity, universal wisdom, oneness, unity, inner peace, clarity

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Reflecting on Each Chakra

To get a better grasp of how we’re expressing each chakra, here are questions relating to each:

Root:  Do I feel grounded? Am I physically healthy?

Sacral: Am I stimulating or fueling my creative passions?

Solar Plexus: Do my personal habits support who I want to be?

Heart: Do I feel that I am open to receiving love?

Throat: Do I feel like I’ve been speaking my truth lately?

Third Eye: Do I trust my intuition?

Crown: Do I take time for myself to recharge, relax, and just be?

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Next week, I will share ways to connect with the Root chakra every day. What chakra do you feel called to balance today?

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