Most of us, I believe, are beginning to recognise that a human body is more than just a physical body or a busy mind. According to new scientific disciplines, all living things are made up of energy, with quantum physics leading the way.
Many of us are now no longer strangers to the word “yoga” and the incredible benefits it provides to our inner spiritual well-being. Meditation is favorably practiced as a potent technique to purge the body of toxins, and crystals are revered as everyone’s new best friends!
DID YOU KNOW?
Eastern medicine, such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, has recognised humans as a whole, inseparable mixture of body, mind, and soul for thousands of years.
According to Vedic and yogic practice, we have an energy system in which our vital force (prana), flows to all parts of our body. According to the theory, this system comprises many energy nodes, carrying strong energy force to our arteries, veins, and nerves, connecting all parts of our central nervous system in our body.
If you’ve been feeling less efficient and fatigued, or if you’ve been in an emotional rut lately, it’s possible that you have a blocked or trapped chakra. Chakras are indeed an ancient element used to study and understand our complex human body energy. According to much ancient belief, it has never been a heel turn in the yoga field.
Chakras are located in the sushumna, which is the central channel of the spine. The main energy flow path (nadi) runs from the root of the spine to the crown of the head.
What are the signs of each chakra and where do the chakras reside in our body?
- Root chakra: Located at the base of the spine
- Sacral chakra: Found in the navel region
- Solar plexus chakra: Situated in the belly button area
- Heart chakra: Located at the center of the chest
- Throat chakra: Comprises the shoulder and neck areas
- Third eye chakra: Found between the eyebrows
- Crown chakra: Resides at the top of the head
What blocks chakras and how does it happen?
Multiple factors lead to a chakra blockage, some of which are very much influenced by the type of food we consume, to the grudges and pain we hold in us. Here is how our daily lifestyles affect our chakras.
Root chakra-
Fear, trauma, eating disorders
Sacral chakra-
Emotional instability, addiction behaviors, fear of change
Solar plexus chakra-
Bullying, lack of self-worth, mental, emotional, sexual, or physical abuse
Heart chakra-
Stress, emotional pain, grief, unhealed emotional wounds, overthinking
Throat chakra-
Low self-esteem, self-expression issues, fear of speaking the truth
Third eye chakra-
A closed mind, blind obedience, not questioning your reality
Crown Chakra-
Overactive ego, deeply rooted negative beliefs, lack of meaningful relationships
Can crystals heal chakras?
YESS! A myriad of crystals is affiliated with each chakra. The energy of the crystal is known to be able to balance the chakra concerned. Healing crystals or healing stones are other names for chakra stones. The stones of the same colour that are associated with a single chakra are usually perfect for healing that chakra.
How to balance, cleanse and keep the energy flowing
Root Chakra-
- Your survival instincts and how you bond with your physical body are deeply linked to the first chakra and its resonance.
- Mantra to chant: Lam
- Healing Crystals: Black tourmaline, obsidian, ruby, red agate, and hematite
- Types of food to eat: Root vegetables like potatoes, beetroots, carrots, radishes, onions, parsnips, and garlic. Proteins such as meat, eggs, nut butter, tofu, and any sort of red coloured fruits.
- Spice-infused drink to cleanse: Chives, cayenne, paprika, pepper, and horseradish (Just a dash in your tea or coffee will do, cause these spices to tend to be spicy)
Sacral Chakra-
- This is related to the artistic and emotional side. The chakra also helps elevate our sexual energy, known as kundalini.
- Mantra to chant: Vam
- Healing Crystals: Orange calcite, carnelian, goldstone, and red aventurine
- Types of food to eat: Anything that is orange such as passion fruit, peaches, oranges, and apricots. Other sources are salmon, carrots, and sweet potatoes.
- Spice-infused drink to cleanse: Cinnamon and vanilla
Solar plexus Chakra-
- This chakra has a deep connection with our personal power and self-esteem. Balancing and unblocking this chakra eliminates ego and increases our willpower.
- Mantra to chant: Ram
- Healing crystals: Amber, citrine, tiger’s eye, topaz, and rutilated quartz
- Types of food to eat: Carbs like rice, oats, and beans. Types of protein are milk, cheese, and yogurt. One many also consume bananas, squash, and lemons for energy replenishment.
- Spice-infused drink to cleanse: Mint, chamomile, cumin, fennel, turmeric, and ginger
Heart Chakra-
- The heart chakra is where your energy belonging to self-esteem and self-love resides. Balancing this chakra will enhance our self-love and encourage our inner self to have healthy emotions flowing.
- Mantra to chant: Yam
- Healing crystals: Rose quartz, malachite, rhodochrosite, and unakite
- Types of food to eat: Leafy greens, especially anything that is green in colour such as spinach, kale, broccoli, and zucchini.
- Spice-infused drink to cleanse: Basil, cilantro, parsley, thyme, and green tea
Throat Chakra-
- This chakra is associated with how we communicate with someone verbally and the ways we express ourselves. Cleansing the chakra helps us to converse truth better than hiding our feelings.
- Mantra to chant: Ham
- Healing crystals: Sodalite, apatite, lapis lazuli, chrysocolla, and turquoise
- Types of food to eat: Blackberries, blueberries, and plum
- Spice-infused drink to cleanse: Water, herbal tea, and coconut water
Third Eye Chakra-
- Your subconscious and conscious minds collide here. When this chakra is accessible and active, you will tap into your inner wisdom and gain useful insights into who you are and what you need out of life.
- Mantra to chant: Om
- Healing Crystals: Amethyst, fluorite, charoite, and lepidolite
- Types of food to eat: Purple foods such as blueberries, blackberries, purple grapes, purple cabbage, and eggplant
- Spice-infused drink to cleanse: Poppy seeds
Crown Chakra-
- This chakra is located at the top of our heads. It helps you to interact with the world and communicate with your higher consciousness. Keeping the crown chakra activated and balanced can be as simple as using essential oils, smudging herbs, or burning incense.
- Mantra to chant: Om
- Healing crystals: Clear quartz, moonstone, selenite, and Herkimer diamond
- Types of food to eat: To balance and heal the crown chakra, one must mandatorily fast. Through fasting, toxins and negative energies, emotions, and old habits are eliminated from the body.
- Spice-infused drink to cleanse: Sage, frankincense, lavender, and juniper
Chakras present in the human body have a deep connection with the human endocrine system and correlate with our body’s lymphatic flow. They are uniquely entwined with one another, connecting each energy flow together, helping us heal a plethora of mental and health concerns.
Amazing isn’t it? Maintaining a balanced chakra system necessitates more than just meditating or bringing your crystals around with you. All of this is will reap positivity if we practice a healthy lifestyle by feeding ourselves with nutrient-dense foods, nourishing the body with enough sleep, and moving our body actively for perpetual positive energy!
