[Sanskrit: cakra]
Chakras
Chakra (cakra in Sanskrit) means “wheel” and refers to energy points in your body. They are thought to be spinning disks of energy that should stay “open” and aligned, as they correspond to bundles of nerves, major organs, and areas of our energetic body that affect our emotional and physical well-being.
There are said to be 114 different chakras in the human body, but there are seven main chakras that run along your spine. Each of these seven main chakras has a corresponding number, name, colour, specific area of the spine (from the sacrum to the crown of the head), and health focus.
When chakras are blocked energy cannot flow freely which affects your general well-being and can manifest as mental or physical issues. Reiki unblocks chakras and re-aligns imbalance allowing energy and information to flow, harmonising all aspects of the person, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Each chakra is responsible for certain functions, feelings, and emotional states.
The Seven Chakras
Sahasrara (the Crown Chakra)
Sahasrara (the Crown Chakra)
Sahasrara (literally, “thousand-petaled lotus”) is located just above the crown of the head. Said to be the doorway into pure consciousness, it is often depicted as a thousand-petaled lotus with a pinkish aura, and it is not associated with a physical element (as it too is considered to be beyond the elements). Sahasrara serves as a way of connecting to divine energy and is associated with our highest self.
Sahasrara helps us function in a more enlightened way, cultivate self-mastery, and find a sense of connection with all.
About Sahasrara
Colour: Violet.
Element: Thought.
Position: Top of the head.
Objective: This is the connection between you and the divine. It is responsible for spirituality, belief systems, revelation, divine consciousness, and enlightenment. Your brain functions and central nervous system are controlled by the crown chakra.
Crown Chakra Affirmation
“I surrender to the wisdom of pure consciousness.”
When this Chakra is blocked
Loneliness, insignificance, and aimlessness.
A strong attachment to material possessions and achievements and define yourself according to them.
A disconnect from the spiritual side of life.
A lack of connection or guidance from a higher power.
Feeling unworthy of spiritual help and anger that your higher power has abandoned you.
Migraines and tension headaches.
When this Chakra is open
Feel connected to a higher power and sense that you are being watched over and cared for.
Know you deserve immense blessings.
Feel immense gratitude for the universal love and appreciation you feel towards yourself and others.
Connection to Source and the mother Earth.
Ajna (the Third-Eye Chakra)
Ajna (the Third-Eye Chakra)
Ajna (literally, “command centre”) is located between the eyebrows. Represented by a transparent lotus with two white petals, it’s considered to be the seat of the mind, of conscious and unconscious awareness. It is not associated with any element, as this chakra is considered “beyond” the physical elements. It is held to be the centre of intuition, vision, prophecy, imagination, inner knowing, and self-assurance.
The energetic function of ajna chakra is to help us learn to know ourselves: emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
About Anja
Colour: Indigo.
Element: Light.
Position: Between the eyebrows.
Objective: Responsible for psychic abilities such as intuition as well as your sense of purpose in life — self-reflection, visualisation, discernment, and trust of your own intuition.
Third Chakra Affirmations
“I am open, intuitive, and self-assured.”
When this Chakra is blocked
A struggle to find meaning in life and often ask yourself, “Why am I here?”
Disconnect from your intuition.
Difficulty making decisions.
Feeling lost when it comes to your spiritual purpose and path in life.
Frustration that there is something wrong or out of alignment.
Headaches and tension in your brow area.
A strong attachment to material possessions and achievements and define yourself according to them.
A disconnect from the spiritual side of life.
A lack of connection or guidance from a higher power.
Feeling unworthy of spiritual help and anger that your higher power has abandoned you.
Migraines and tension headaches.
When this Chakra is open
Trust and act with confidence.
Have a strong sense of your own inner truth and listen to and follow it as it guides you on your life path .
Inner wisdom and clarity on your path.
Strong connection with celestial love.
Vishuddha (the Throat Chakra)
Vishuddha (the Throat Chakra)
Vishuddha (literally, “to purify”) is located near the base of the throat. It is often depicted as a blue downward-facing triangle inside a lotus with 16 purple petals. Vishuddha is associated with the element ether, or “space” (akasha), and with speaking one’s truth.
Its energetic function is to help us find authentic self-expression.
About Vishuddha
Colour: Blue.
Element: Sound.
Position: Hollow of the throat.
Objective: Your communication centre — your voice, your creative self-expression. Speaking your truth, coming from the centre of your willpower, listening and being heard.
Vishuddha Affirmations
“I speak my truth. I live my truth.”
When this Chakra is blocked
Fear of speaking up and saying what you want or feel.
Feeling inclined to go along with others so you don’t upset anyone.
Frustration because you don’t feel that other people hear what you have to say.
Sore throats or feeling like your throat is blocked.
When this Chakra is open
Are comfortable speaking your truth.
Experience others listening to you.
Feel that you are heard and honoured for your truth.
Knowing that you alone are responsible for expressing yourself in an open and honest way.
Anahata (the Heart Chakra)
Anahata (the Heart Chakra)
Anahata (literally, “unstruck”) is located at the heart centre. Anahata is typically depicted as a green six-pointed star surrounded by 12 lotus petals. On a spiritual level, it’s said to be the home of the higher/infinite, “unstruck” or indestructible self. Anahata is associated with the air element, and with emotional qualities such as peace, love, and openness.
Energetically, anahata helps us tap into unconditional love.
About Anahata
Colour: Green.
Element: Air.
Position: Centre of the chest.
Objective: Love and spirituality, compassion, emotional zone, masculine/feminine of the self, and forgiveness.
Love doesn’t mean only love for others; it also applies to self-love and self-acceptance.
Anahata Affirmations
“Give love to receive love, and be love.”
When this Chakra is blocked
Fear of commitment and feeling like you have to please others to be loved.
Hurt from past relationships and now feel like you have to guard yourself against being hurt again.
Trouble with giving and receiving love and being compassionate.
The need to hold grudges.
Heart disease, asthma, and allergies.
When this Chakra is open
Are comfortable in your relationships.
Give and receive love easily.
Feel a heartfelt sense of gratitude for how wonderful your life is.
Appreciate others and feel compassion for yourself and others without feeling sorry for anyone.
Love yourself unconditionally.
Manipura (the Solar Plexus Chakra)
Manipura (the Solar Plexus Chakra)
Manipura (literally, “city of jewels”) is located at the middle of the torso. It is commonly depicted as a downward or upward-facing red triangle, and it’s associated with the fire element. Having a strong inner fire (agni) can help us digest not only our food, but also our life experiences.
Energetically, manipura’s function is to optimise our personal power so that we can navigate our lives with strength and determination. Manipura gives us the confidence we need to process and eliminate what does not serve us, and to let it go.
About Manipura
Colour: Yellow.
Element: Fire.
Position: Above the navel.
Objective: Relationship with yourself, personal power, self-esteem, self-worth, and freedom from shame.
Manipura Affirmations
“I am confident, powerful, and I can handle anything.”
When this Chakra is blocked
Feeling powerless or victimised.
Giving your power away to others as you feel this is necessary to keep peace in relationships.
Difficulty taking action on your dreams due to low self-esteem.
Stomach pains and anxiety.
When this Chakra is open
Have a strong sense of your own power and how to use it in healthy ways.
Admire others with power and influence and choose to emulate people who are.
Want to use your power and influence for good in the world.
Trust your intuition and inner guidance.
Don’t feel need in other people’s confirmation and validation.
Svadhisthana (the Sacral Chakra)
Svadhisthana (the Sacral Chakra)
Svadhisthana (literally, “her own abode”) is located at the pelvis. It is often depicted as an orange lotus with six petals, and it’s associated with the water element—fluidity, adaptability, creativity, emotions, sexual energy, and the unconscious.
The second chakra’s energetic function is to help us regulate our emotions and desires, so as not to be driven by them.
About Svadhisthana
Colour: Orange.
Element: Water.
Position: Below the belly button.
Objective: Sexuality, the nature of your relationships, and freedom from guilt, pleasure, sensation, creativity and the joys of life.
Svadhisthana Affirmations
“I am a creative being with unlimited potential.”
When this Chakra is blocked
Difficulty allowing yourself to become emotionally and sexually intimate.
The belief that sex is bad, that it can hurt you, or you feel you have to be sexy to be loved.
Feelings of abuse, hurt, and confusion.
Distrust that you can be loved for being you.
A struggle toward a healthy self-image.
A string of unsuccessful, toxic relationships.
When this Chakra is open
You have a strong sense of your sexuality and recognise it as one of your most powerful creative energies.
You create healthy sexual experiences with others that honour you, you enjoy pleasure in many different ways in life.
You are creative in all your endeavours.
Muladhara (the Root Chakra)
Muladhara (the Root Chakra)
Muladhara (literally, “root support”) is located at the base of the spine. It is often depicted as a red four-petaled lotus, and it’s connected to the earth element.
Muladhara governs what are considered the four primal urges: food, sleep, sex, and self-preservation. Its energetic function is to help us maintain a sense of groundedness and inner stability.
About Muladhara
Colour: Red.
Element: Earth.
Position: Base of the Spine.
Objective: It corresponds to the physical body and connection to the Earth. Just like a foundation, it is concerned with the basics of survival: food, shelter, safety, comfort, and belonging.
Anahata Affirmations
“I am connected to the earth. I am strong and I am stable.”
When this Chakra is blocked
Feeling stuck and sluggish. Stress due to over-reliance on external circumstances.
Persistent financial problems. Feeling that you have been abandoned by your parents.
Constantly getting by or going without. Hatred and anger toward your body.
Feeling you are not good enough the way you are.
When this Chakra is open
Have a strong connection with your family. Have friends that are like family to you.
Feel wanted and loved. Feel content with your body. Are confident with money.
Always have enough for what you need and want. Feel safe on Earth and on your path
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