The Chakras have a lot to teach us in terms of what we need to heal as well as what we can do to heal.
Certain traumas or negative experiences can lead to specific Chakras being out of balance. This shows up in our emotional and physical responses as well as our thought patterns and level of overall energy.
The tables below provide more detail as to what the orientation of each chakra is and how this can support us in selecting healing practices.
The Chakras are the psychic junctions of the Nadis (energy channels) that run through our bodies. When they are out of balance this energy cannot flow. Check which traumas are present and the healing practices that most resonate with you.
| Chakra | Sanskrit name Focus | Blocked by too much Opened by oneness of | Truth to uphold | Impacted by Traumas | Healing Practices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Crown  | Sahasrara To know and to learn | Attachment Limits/Differentiation | All is one | Forced religion, Misinformation, Withheld information, Control over right to question or think for oneself | Developing inner witness, Examining belief systems, Connection to source |
Third eye  | Ajna To see | Illusion Sense of self | Honor one another | Mismatch of what you learn and see, Invalidation of intuition, Seeing awful things | Dreamwork, Hypnosis, Art therapy, Visualization, Meditation |
Throat  | Vishuddha To speak and be heard | Lies Truth | Honor self | Lies, Mixed messages, Excessive criticism, Verbal abuse, Authoritarian parents | Singing, Chanting, Toning, Silence (excess), Journaling, Movement of neck and shoulders |
Heart  | Anahata To love and be loved | Grief Meaning | Love is divine power | Betrayal, Sexual or physical abuse, Loveless environment, Rejection, Abandonment, Conditional love, Divorce, Death of loved one | Processing of grief, Forgiveness practices, Inner child work, Codependency work, Self acceptance |
Solar plexus  | Manipura To act and be an individual | Shame Control | Surrender to divine will | Shaming, Domination of will, Volatile situations, Lack of control, Fear of outcomes, Premature responsibility | Sit-ups, Processing anger, Vigorous exercise, Optimal stress management |
Sacral  | Swadhisthana To feel and have pleasure | Guilt Hedonics | Seek only divine truth | Sexual abuse, Physical or emotional restraint, Neglect, Denial of pleasure | Inner child work, Boundary work, Emotional processing |
Root  | Maladhara To be here and have | Fear Foundation | Live in the present moment | Poor mother bonding, Lack of emotional and physical support, Inherited or ancestral traumas | Touch, Massage, Physical exercise, Grounding, Hatha Yoga |
Use the table to identify which of your Chakras are deficient, balanced, or overactive. As well as adopting healing practices, each Chakra can be balanced by working with the relevant element, sound, or color. If you use these while meditating direct your attention to the physical location of the Chakra.
| Chakra | Element Sound Color | When Deficient | When Balanced | When Overactive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Crown | Time/Space Om Violet | Spiritual cynicism, Learning difficulties, Brain fog, Weak faith, Apathy, Rigid beliefs, Possible need to own and control | Intelligent, Thoughtful, Aware, Wise, Understanding, Open minded | Over-intellectualization, Spiritual addiction, Bodily dissociation |
Third eye | Light/Dark Aum Indigo | Poor vision and memory, Difficulty visualizing, Insensitive, In denial | Imaginative, Intuitive, Perceptive, Clear thoughts and vision, Sees beyond physical | Nightmares, Hallucinations, Obsessions, Delusions, Difficulty concentrating |
Throat | Ether Ham Blue | Fear of speaking, Small voice, Shyness, Difficulty communicating | Good listener, Sense of rhythm and timing, Clear communicator, Diplomatic | Loud, Inability to listen, Gossipy, Interrupting, Talks over others, Harsh words |
Heart | Air Yam Green | Lack of empathy, Lonely, Withdrawn, Depressed, Narcissistic, Frightened of intimacy, Intolerant | Loving, Compassionate, Altruistic, Tolerant, Empathetic | Jealous, Codependent, Self-sacrificing, Give too much, Demanding, Clinging |
Solar plexus | Fire Ram Yellow | Low energy, Weak willed, Passive, Unreliable | Personal power, Appropriate self discipline, Confidence, Self-esteem, Effective will, Responsible, Reliable | Power hungry, Aggressive, Domineering, Competitive, Arrogant, Deceitful |
Sacral | Water Vam Orange | Excessive boundaries, Fear of change, Poor social skills, Lack of desire | Emotional intelligence, Healthy boundaries, Can experience pleasure. Can nurture self and others, Able to change | Pleasure addiction, Overemotional, Oversensitive, Hedonistic, Obsessive attachment |
Root | Earth Lam Red | Underweight, Chronic disorganization, Disconnection from body | Safe, Secure, Trust the world, Can relax, Grounded, Comfortable in body, Stable, Prosperous | Greedy, Hoarding, Overeating, Tired |
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