Svadhisthana –One’s Own Abode

Sacral Chakra

6-petaled lotus

Color - orange

Element - water

Position - below naval

Gland – ovaries, testicles

Sense – taste

Attributes – centre of creativity; passion for life; freedom from guilt; freedom to experience pleasure, sensuality, joy, intimacy.

Parts of body affected – womb, genitals, kidneys, bladder, large intestine, lower back

Ailments – infertility; ectopic pregnancies or multiple miscarriages; prostate and testicular diseases; endometriosis; ovarian cysts; irregular menstrual cycle; PMS (premenstrual syndrome); uterine fibroids; urinary or bladder infections; IBS (irritable bowel syndrome); infertility

  Healing

Gemstones – carnelian, tangerine quartz, amber, hematite

Food - melons, mangos, strawberries, passion fruit, oranges, coconut, honey, nuts, sesame seeds 

Exercise – specific yoga asanas for the sacral chakra;  meditating while holding a crystal on the area;  swimming, walking, wading in water, salt baths and showers

Essential oils for use in aromatherapy – chamomile, tangerine, orange, bergamot, cardamom, 

Herbs and spices- vanilla, coriander, cinnamon, fennel, coriander, licorice.  These can be brewed as tea or used in cooking.  Fennel and licorice make a sweet synergistic aromatic blend for relieving stress and healing the intestinal tract.

Chanting and toning – vibrational toning and chants open and balance the chakras

Closed sacral chakra

Sexual dysfunction; emotional instability; lack of a healthy self-image; low libido; pessimism, depression, lack of intimacy and commitment in relationships; depression, fear of change, addictive behavior

Causes – suppressed emotions stemming from abuse emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually in early childhood or later in life;  feelings of guilt and shame surrounding abuse; 

Open sacral chakra 

inspired, motivated, healthy sexual energies, wellness, abundance, pleasure, joy

Overactive sacral chakra – persistent frustration; emotional overreactions; attachment to people or objects; codependency; severe mood swings; feeling overwhelmed; inappropriate personal boundaries; addictive personality

Affirmations – My sexuality is sacred.  I love and enjoy my body and create healthy boundaries.  I am not afraid to express the joy I feel inside and the passion I have for life.  I let go of all the ties that bind me to this 3 dimensional matrix.  I am whole and I love myself. I am free to share my abilities and talents with the world.  Everyday I create a life that is peaceful, calm and loving.   I am not afraid to take risks and I am not afraid of making mistakes.  I have abundant courage to get up and start all over again. 

Manipura – Lustrous Gem

Solar Plexus Chakra

10-Petaled Lotus

Color: Yellow

Element: Fire

Position: Above the navel – two inches below the breastbone.

Gland – pancreas

Sense – sight

Attributes – Loving relationship with oneself; personal power; self-esteem; self-worth and freedom from shame; self control; purposeful life; will; choice; clarity 

Parts of body affected – pancreas, stomach, lower back, diaphragm, large and small intestines, gallbladder

Possible ailments - leaky gut syndrome; acid reflux, gastro intestinal disorders; irritable bowel syndrome, binge eating, bulimia, obesity, anorexia, indigestion, stomach ulcers, bloating, nausea, gall stones, diabetes, arthritis; breathing difficulties; food allergies; liver problems; insomnia

Healing

Herbs/Spices – ginger, peppermint, turmeric, cumin, anise, chamomile

Food – corn, yellow pepper, celery, sunflower, flax/ hemp seed, millet, spelt, oats, brown rice, brown bread, wholegrain cereal

Exercise –yoga, sunbathing for several minutes per day, walking, running, chanting, toning, dancing, doing a hard workout at the gym; meditating while holding a crystal on chakra while visualizing the colour yellow 

Crystals – amber, citrine, golden or honey calcite, yellow sapphire.  

Essential oils for use in aromatherapy/massage – ginger, neroli, spruce, geranium, hyssop, lavender, angelica, rosewood, 

Closed Solar Plexus Chakra 

Feel victimized, helpless, powerless, inability to stand one’s ground, low self-esteem, anxiety, indecisive, impulsive, procrastination, energy vampire; feelings of inferiority; fear of being alone; 

Causes

Victimization such as rape, incest, sexual abuse by a parent or family member; trauma such as abandonment and neglect in childhood or later in life; physical, emotional, mental and spiritual abuse.  Being told one is useless, stupid, ugly, fat lead to low self-esteem and when these hurtful words and events are not forgiven and released into the light, they remain in the cellular memory only to surface at a later time in life, manifesting in the form of a disease and emotional turmoil.  

Open Solar Plexus Chakra 

strong sense of personal power; ability to take action; open to experiencing new things; confident; take ownership of one’s life and live authentically; courage, mastery over one’s emotions, thoughts and choices; able to learn from life’s experiences; 

Overactive – Need to be in control, excessively critical, stubborn, constant state of anger, aggressive, judgmental, arrogant, threatening, dictatorial, intolerant, perfectionist, overly intellectual, forceful, hyperactive, intrusive

Affirmations 

I am at peace with myself and exude confidence.  My self esteem is balanced and I am growing each day in letting go of what no longer serves my highest good.  I am now more powerful than before knowing that I am in control of who comes and goes into my life. My past life experiences no longer define who I am because I am worthy of forgiveness, love, kindness and compassion.  I am ready, willing and able to fulfill my life’s purpose.  

Anahata – Unbeaten

Heart Chakra

Twelve-petaled lotus

Color: Green 

Element: Air

Position: Center of chest

Sense – touch

Gland – thymus

Areas of body affected – heart, thymus, breasts, lungs, lymphatic system

Attributes – Divine universal oneness and love for all life; seeing God in all aspects of life; spirituality; sacredness; compassion; forgiveness; kindness; understanding; direct nexus to higher self; truth; awareness of the intrinsic need to give and receive love; selfless service to others without thought of reward or recognition

Ailments – hypertension, upper back/shoulder pain, respiratory problems, breast cancer, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, congenital heart disease; heart palpitations; high/low blood pressure; poor circulation; heart attack; lung problems

Healing

Herbs – My personal favourite - (powdered rose hips and rose bud leaves have a heart vibrational signature when used as a tea. Jasmine and green tea in particular makes a good blend for heart health. When we drink this tea we are taking in the healing energies and medicinal properties.

cayenne, hawthorn berries, Tulsi (holy basil), hibiscus, astragalus, hawthorn, 

Spices - marjoram, basil, sage, thyme, cilantro, parsley

Food - spinach, kale, dandelion greens, chard, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, celery, squash

Crystals – green aventurine, rose quartz, green kyanite, emerald, pink spinel, green apophyllite, dioptase, 

Exercise – pranayam; meditating/visualizing on colour green/pink while holding crystal over heart chakra - remember to smile and use positive affirmations; love for oneself is vital in healing the heart chakra; chanting, toning; physical exercise to strengthen physical and spiritual heart; yoga 

Essential oils for use in Aromatherapy and massage – rose, ylang ylang, juniper, spruce, geranium, hyssop, lavender, angelica, rosewood.   My personal favourite is to make a spritz combining rose, ylang ylang and geranium holding it above crown chakra and releasing 4-5 sprays, breathing it in as it fills the aura.  This provides healing of the heart chakra and all the other chakras, bringing profound peace and calm to the heart.    This has the signature vibration of joy and love.  Repeat during meditation.  Please check online for formulas for making essential oil blends and spritzers.  

Closed Heart Chakra

Jealousy; fear of betrayal; hatred toward oneself and others; difficulty giving and receiving love; inferiority complex;  lack of compassion; hold grudge; anger; distrust; sorrow; depression; resentment; prone to substance abuse

Causes - death of a loved one causing inconsolable grief and mourning; divorce with feelings of retaliation and resentment; rejection; breach of trust; adultery; abandonment by family and friends; injustice; emotional, physical, mental and spiritual abuse; lack of self love stemming from a lack of nurturing by parents, society, friends and community.

Open Heart Chakra

quick to forgive oneself and others; have loving, lasting relationships; unconditional love, state of gratitude and compassion; strong immune system; self love

Overactive Heart Chakra

Unable to discern when a person, place or thing is not for one’s highest good; loss of identity; easily swindled/swayed due to inability to say no; bleeding heart mistaken for compassion; codependency; yes person; poor personal boundaries; narcissism

Affirmations 

 I am giving and receiving love effortlessly and unconditionally; I am open to accepting love from those who care about me; I am wanted and loved by the Creator and that is good enough for me; I forgive myself even though others do not forgive me; I live in a state of grace and gratitude;  I no longer allow guilt, blame and shame to reside in my heart; every positive action brings me closer to God; I declare that I am unique, independent, confident, intelligent and capable of living my life without the need for someone else’s approval; I am free to be me.

Vishuddha – Purification

Throat Chakra

Sixteen-petaled Lotus

Color: Blue

Element: Sound

Position - Hollow of throat

Sense – hearing

Gland - thyroid

Parts of body affected – neck, upper shoulders, ears, mouth, jaws, teeth, vocal chords, trachea, esophagus, cervical vertebrae, parathyroid glands

Attributes - communication center; creative self-expression; speaking one’s truth with kindness and understanding; eloquence; willpower; freedom of singing, writing, speaking and artistic expression; release of guilt through the spoken word; clair audience

Ailments – ear infections, mouth ulcers, tonsillitis, thyroid dysfunction, laryngitis, sore throat, strep throat, teeth and gum issues, hay fever, TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder); hypo/hyper thyroidism; graves disease 

Healing

Herbs/spices – slippery elm, rosemary, thyme, lemon, coriander (high in Vitamin C); apple cider vinegar mixed with water and honey is a good bacteria fighter used as a gargle or drink; licorice root has aspirin like qualities to reduce the pain of a sore throat and can be drunk as a tea or steeped and used as a gargle; I have found effective relief by combining sage and echinacea with water in spray form at the back of the throat.  Please check on line for instructions on what ratios to use.  

Food – plums, blackberries, elderberries, purple/red cabbage; blueberries, seaweed, kelp, dulse and kombu are rich in iodine to support the thyroid; miso soup with wakame seaweed provides enzymes to cleanse the intestines and remove radiation and nicotine from the body; soups with chick peas and vegetables such as carrots, kale, spinach, green beans, bell peppers and celery provide the nutrients necessary for a strong immune system.

Exercise – yoga, dancing;  singing in different octaves allows the vibration of the chords in the back of the throat to clear and open the throat chakra; chanting your favourite mantra, for some its as simple as Om Mani Padme Om or Om nama shivaya – find a mantra that brings you peace and calm; toning the musical scale – do re me – directly impacts the chakras, mainly the throat chakra;  writing about one’s experiences is very cathartic and opens communication with one’s higher self, which can be the beginning of automatic writing; wearing a blue scarf around the neck; place a blue crystal at the throat chakra while in mediation

Essential oils for use in Aromatherapy, diffuser or massage – clove, geranium, myrtle, spruce, peppermint, spearmint, eucalyptus, lavender, chamomile, rosemary, thyme, cedar wood, geranium  My sore throat rub blend – 5 drops each of peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, clove, thyme in 2 tbsp of coconut oil.  Blend and let sit for 30 minutes. Rub on throat, behind, ears, front and back of chest throughout the day.  Use less drops at first in case of minor irritation.  

Crystals – lapis lazuli, blue topaz, blue lace agate, turquoise, aquamarine, sodalite, amazonite, chrysocolla, celestite

Closed Throat Chakra

stifled suppression of emotions and needs; feeling small;  fear of speaking because of what others may say;  stuttering;  evasiveness; overextending oneself at the expense of one’s own emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health; unreliable; inconsistent

Causes - repressed anger and fear as a result of constantly being lied to; receiving mixed messages from parents and friends;  verbal abuse; listening to constant yelling and profanity; excessive criticism from adults and peer which blocks creative expression on all levels; being told to keep a secret or else; authoritarianism (don't talk back, be seen but not heard); alcoholic, chemical dependent family that were unable to provide nurturing and basic needs for survival; satanic cults which are fear based resulting in a don't talk, don't trust, don't feel human being; abduction by dark forces with implants set in place to prevent us from speaking about our experiences and living in constant fear and depression; entity attachments hiding behind implants 

Open Throat Chakra

comfortable speaking one’s truth; know when to speak and when to be silent; influential speaker, teacher, writer; ability to listen; can creatively and freely express oneself through art, music and dance

Overactive Throat Chakra

inability to listen and understand what others have to say; know-it-all; loud; craves attention; speaks out of turn; opinionated; constant chatter inside one’s mind; hears, listens and engages with negative voices

Affirmations 

I clearly and lovingly speak about my experiences because they are unique to me;  I am ale to discern who and when to share my sacred heart space with; I courageously voice my feelings and opinions without fear of judgment from others because God does not judge me, He loves me and accepts me just the way I am; I am no longer afraid of using my voice in defense of those who are being treated unfairly or are being abused; I am a being of Divine light and my light is making a difference in the world; I forgive all those who caused my voice to be silent; I am a necessary and important part of the Divine plan

Ajna – Unlimited Power

 tird Eye Chakra

100-Petaled Lotus

Color: Indigo

Element: Light

Position: Between the eyebrows

Sense – intuition, spiritual sight, ESP (extra sensory perception)

Gland - pituitary gland

Attributes - Responsible for psychic abilities such as intuition, clair voyance; clair cognizance; discernment; illumination; wisdom; prophecy

Parts of body affected – eyes, brain, nose, ears, pituitary and pineal glands; sinuses; neurological system 

Ailments – vision problems such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, etc;  high blood pressure; seizures; brain tumor; deafness; blindness; dyslexia; migraine; acute sinusitis; stroke; blood pressure problems

Healing 

Herbs/Spices - dill, thyme, rosemary, juniper, valerian, mugwort, mint 

Food - eggplant, concord grapes; purple carrots, cabbage, kale; fish, nuts, flaxseed; cocoa in its pure form brewed as a tea

Exercise – place your preferred crystal on throat chakra while in meditation; colour therapy is an effective means of clearing the throat chakra by wearing the colour purple and surrounding oneself with purple items such as crystals, flowers, paintings, lighting; yoga, chanting and toning increases the vibrational energy of the chakra to release dark energies that accumulate in that region and in the aura.

Essential oils – lavender, sandalwood, jasmine, yang ylang, geranium, spikenard

Crystals – amethyst, labradorite, moonstone, clear quartz crystal, 

Closed Third Eye Chakra 

Unable to find one’s spiritual purpose; disconnection from one’s higher self; chaos; memory loss; absence of joy; codependency; anxiety; inability to see what is the cause of one’s challenges and setbacks; easily deceived; reactionary to negative events instead of seeing the big picture

Causes – attachment to beliefs that no longer serve our highest good; constant belittlement from others regarding our interests, passions and ideas causing one to feel unworthy or of no use to society

Open Third Eye Chakra

Ability to see into the future and create a better life for oneself; intuitive; high discernment and ready access in  processing images received from all dimensions; easily set goals and act upon them; 

Overactive Third Eye Chakra

Disorientation; inability to filter and control unpleasant visions; indulgence and loss in fantasy world and not living in this reality; paranoia and anxiety as a result of listening to the negative influences streaming into the energetic field;  Sees and believes in only the dark side of life; self-centered; constant turmoil; unable to concentrate due to chaotic visions; nightmares; 

Affirmations

I am in control of who comes and goes into my life.  I stand my ground when faced with the oppressive influences around me.  I am a sovereign and free human being deserving of living a life free from fear.  I know how to discern when something or someone is not for my highest good.  I know that God, true source of all Light and love, is in control.  The love I have for myself and all of humanity is more than all the hate in the world and beyond combined.  I trust my higher self to allow only that which is for my highest good into my energetic field.  I am a source of divine manifestation and create a life that is enriched with God’s love, guidance and inspiration.  I am open to receiving the messages from my spirit guides who know what is best for me.  I am all that I seek and all that I seek resides within my soul, my divine essence.

Sahasrara – Source of Light

Crown Chakra

Thousand-petaled

Color: Violet and white

Element: thought, light

Position: crown of the head

Sense – oneness, empathy

Gland – pineal

Parts of Body Affected – hypothalamus; pituitary gland; right eye; cerebral cortex

Ailments  - neurological disorders; nerve pain; pineal gland disorders; recurring headaches; migraines; insomnia; depression; spiritual distress leading to a diagnosis of mental illness such as schizophrenia, multiple personality disorders, psychosis; seizures; sensitivity to bright lights; Alzheimer; amnesia; Parkinson’s disease; neurosis; paralysis; dementia; senility; multiple sclerosis; epilepsy 

 Healing

Essential Oils for use in diffusers, spritzers over the crown or aromatherapy –frankincense, angelica, jasmine, rose, lavender, myrrh, laurel, sage, rosemary, cypress, pine, cedar, juniper, bergamot, helicrysum, sandalwood

Crystals – clear quartz; selenite; amethyst; moonstone, labradorite

Food, herbs – peppermint tea; almond milk or almonds soaked overnight; leafy greens; potatoes; broccoli; fasting can be done under the supervision of a professional; it gives the intestinal tract a rest; drink high alkaline water to purify and cleanse the digestive tract.  This raises one’s vibration to a higher level of consciousness because the body and mind is no longer focused on processing food.  

Exercise – pranayama; concentration and meditation practices while holding crystal and visualizing colour violet or white light; prayer to strengthen mental and spiritual power; reciting mantras; reading of holy scriptures; singing devotional songs; having positive thoughts, speech and actions; taking cool showers to calm the heat inside the body; utter silence to quiet the mind; yoga asanas that are specific for the crown chakra; toning; chanting AUM; spending time in sunlight; wearing purple or white clothing on body, especially on the head as a shawl or wrap

Attributes –liberation; supreme consciousness; truth; prophesy; divine consciousness; enlightenment; spirituality; mental power; memory of past lives; access to the universal akashic records; blessed union of the heart with God and to be in service to humanity; connection to higher self; psychic knowing

Blocked crown chakra – unable to set goals or see the light at the end of the tunnel; one may experience feelings that life has no meaning; unable to feel sympathy or empathy; inability to see the spiritual side of one’s existence or the divinity and value in others and all of nature; identifies only with the three dimensional world and all its deception; one’s connection to God, the archangels and the ascended masters and all our spiritual guides is severed, causing us to feel abandoned by our loved ones in spirit; feeling isolated

Causes – The ego and the soul are in a constant state of disagreement, battling it out for supremacy.  When we listen to the ego which is only interested in itself, we tend to forget that we are divine beings here to assist all of humanity.  It is the role of the soul to remember that we are here to serve, not to only receive.  If we are constantly taking, receiving, wanting, desiring, lusting, expecting and judging, it prevents us from knowing our true divine source of all love, comfort, compassion forgiveness and kindness, which is God himself.  By thinking only of our needs and desires, we are no longer connected with His light, which comes through our crown chakra by way of the silver cord connected to all love, light, healing and knowing.  

Open Crown Chakra - A deep knowing, understanding and wisdom of the universal consciousness and that we are all one; peace, joy and contentment with life; feelings of unworthiness disappear and we are able to accept the grace and blessings that are available to us; feelings of intense gratitude, love and compassion towards oneself, all of humanity and every living thing; an everlasting connection to God Our Father in heaven, his son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit; ability to speak to the higher realms of existence to acquire profound truths; one’s innate desire to love unconditionally is realized

Overactive - confusion; unable to think clearly; a person may develop feelings of superiority and display aggression; criticizing and judging others stemming from a lack of trust in people; restlessness and over excitement

Useful links 

https://youtu.be/zuSyUQHlapk    yoga asanas for the 7 chakras

https://youtu.be/gdNP6TrZq24     yoga for opening the chakras – 6 minutes

https://youtu.be/mVchZ8D15Ec   Pranayama practice - 30 minute video

https://youtu.be/H_OkQZOmXtk     5 min music for chakra meditation

https://youtu.be/rfQMBZNShTY   1hour of chants for healing the chakras

https://youtu.be/W5EsQZxem_4  alpha binaural beats for chakra balancing

Important – This content reflects information from various individuals and organizations and may offer alternative or opposing points of view.  It should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs.