I hear about chakras all the time in my reading and yoga, and Pilates classes, but I never really took the time to understand them. I’m at a point in my life right now where I am tapping into what it means to live in a natural state of higher consciousness, and chakras came up as something I should know more about. So I felt the need to write a guide to your chakras.
Chakras are energy points that control and energize our body’s vital organs, both physical and mental. They are wheels of energy and light.
They are similar to a vortex, which I wrote about when I was in Sedona, Arizona. The problem with learning or teaching about a vortex or chakra is that they are personal. They activate feelings inside you that only you can give meaning to, and no two people will feel the same way.
The first step in knowing whether you are being affected by your chakras for beginners is awareness.
Knowing what each of the chakras might trigger when they are blocked.
In many spiritual traditions, balanced chakras are believed to support emotional, physical, and spiritual alignment.
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It’s only if you feel a little out of alignment with living your best life that opening your chakras might be helpful.
7 main chakras start at the base of your spine and travel up the center of your body to the top of your head. Each references a spiritual energy center and organ within the human body.
The goal is to balance all of your chakras to feel your connection to the Universe/God/Source. When you have that connection, your life is aligned, which creates ease and flow.
As you read through each chakra, notice whether any patterns, emotions, or physical symptoms resonate with your current experience.
(I referenced these articles in my research. Mind Body Green and Chakras.)
A Guide to the Chakras for Beginners
Root Chakra
The lowest chakra or energy point sits at the base of our spine in the tailbone area. This is our foundation and anchor. It gives us the feeling of being grounded. It brings us confidence in our ability to withstand challenges and stand on our own two feet.
The rook chakra is responsible for our basic needs of survival. Food, water, safety, shelter, and support. When this is open, you feel safe and know that you have what you need to survive. Those areas of your life are a given and do not need your concern.
When this chakra is blocked, we can physically feel problems in the colon, with the bladder, elimination, or lower back, leg, or feet issues.
My lower back is often a pain point for me. It’s time to start paying attention to when I’m feeling stress there and work on grounding myself. Know that I am safe and secure.
Sacral Chakra
It helps inform how we relate to our emotions and the emotions of others. Governs creativity and sexual energy. The sacral chakra is responsible for our pleasure.
It is located in the lower abdomen, 2 inches below the navel. It is responsible for our sexual organs, ovaries/testicles, bladder, bowel, and lower intestine.
This energy is spinning when we honor our body, let our creative juices flow, and you are feeling joy!
When this chakra is blocked, we might have addiction issues to people or substances that please us. We may be stuck in a particular mood or have a lack of sexual desire.
Solar Plexus Chakra
Speaks to your ability to be confident and in control of your life. It is responsible for our will, personal power, and self-discipline and feeds our direction in life.
It is located in the upper abdomen in the stomach area, and it governs our digestive system, upper back, and upper spine.
When this chakra is blocked, we may have feelings of helplessness or irresponsibility. We do not see the big picture and focus on minute details. We often feel like we don’t have a purpose.
Without sharing too much information, I might see a pattern with my stomach issues and self-doubt. I tend to try to control too much of my life, which may be blocking this chakra. Again, something to pay attention to.
Heart Chakra
This might be the easiest of chakras for beginners to understand. It influences our ability to give and receive love from others and ourselves. The heart chakra is the connection between the bottom 3 and top 3 chakras. It is the integration of earthly matters and spiritual matters.
This chakra governs our heart, lungs, blood, and circulation.
When we are freely loving others and ourselves, our heart chakra is open. When we are unforgiving, jealous, defensive, or holding grudges, we are blocking this chakra. And since the heart chakra is connected to our higher chakras, we are also blocking our connection to our source.
Throat Chakra
The throat chakra gives voice to the heart chakra and controls our ability to communicate. It allows us to express ourselves honestly and clearly. It is responsible for our creativity. Turning our imagination into reality.
The throat chakra is obviously located in the throat area and can be where we bottleneck our spirit and energy. We need to allow our true selves out into the world. We have gifts that only we can share, and when we allow the universe to help as well, the possibilities are endless.
When this chakra is blocked, we may be feeling insecure, afraid, or timid. When it is overactive, we may gossip and talk and share too much.
It is associated with our thyroid, which regulates our metabolism. Another indicator that being your authentic self helps with loving your body.
Third Eye Chakra
Our ability to see the big picture and connect to intuition. Often referred to as the Eye of the Soul. This is where “I” no longer exists, and we understand that we are part of a bigger purpose.
It is located on the forehead between the eyes. It regulates our imagination, wisdom, and intuition.
This chakra governs our pituitary gland, pineal gland, skull, eyes, brain, nervous system, and senses.
When the third eye chakra is blocked, we may feel stuck and unable to see past our own problems. There is a lack of clarity in our purpose. We may reject everything spiritual.
Physical problems may include sight issues, trouble sleeping, or having a hard time making decisions.
Crown Chakra
This chakra represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually—our access to higher consciousness. The crown chakra is located at the very top of the head.
This is the ultimate destination. If you can get through and open all of the other chakras, you will reach your highest consciousness and connect with your source.
It allows access to the utmost clarity and enlightened wisdom.
The crown chakra governs the top of the spinal cord, brain stem, pain center, and nerves.
If you are blocked, you may not have an open mind and are critical of universal consciousness. You may be stuck in a material world.
When I talk about manifestation and the universe, I often see eyes rolling and skepticism. But, why not allow yourself to open up to it and see how it makes you feel?
On a side note, I’ll always remember my mom wanting height in her hair. Maybe she was trying to get closer to God!
How to Open Your Chakras
The more I’ve explored spirituality, mindfulness, and personal growth, the more I’ve realized that chakra work isn’t really about becoming someone new. It’s about noticing where your energy, emotions, and thoughts may be out of balance and gently bringing yourself back into alignment.
Many spiritual traditions believe that when energy flows freely through the body, we feel more connected, grounded, creative, peaceful, and intuitive. And while chakra healing may look different for everyone, practices like meditation, breathwork, movement, journaling, and affirmations have been used for centuries to support emotional and spiritual well-being.
I’ve started paying closer attention to the connection between my emotions, stress levels, physical symptoms, and energy, and honestly, it has made me more aware of how often we disconnect from ourselves without even realizing it.
The good news is that opening your chakras doesn’t have to be complicated or “perfect.” Small, intentional practices can help you feel more balanced, centered, and connected to yourself and the world around you.
Here are a few simple ways to begin opening your chakras naturally.
Meditation
When we meditate, we are allowing ourselves just to breathe and take in the energy from the Universe. We lose all of the distractions and worries and anything making us live outside of joy. We come back to a place of peace and listen for any guidance coming our way.
Try meditating every morning, even just for a few minutes. Once you make this a habit, you discover that you can bring yourself back to peace at any time and let the energy flow freely through your body.
Affirmations
Affirmations are a way to declare to the Universe what you want your life to look like. Make sure your affirmations declare your best life and put you into the life you want to have. Here are a few examples.
Root Chakra – I am safe, and my basic needs are met and abundant.
Sacral Chakra – I live a joyful life. I love what I do, and my creative juices are always flowing.
Solar Plexus Chakra – I am worthy of great abundance and love. I am confident in my abilities and ready to share my gifts with the world.
Heart Chakra – There is much love in my life. I give and receive love freely.
Throat Chakra – I speak my truth. I have faith in my abilities and communicate them well through my work, art, and words.
Third Eye – I listen to my intuition and take action. I see the big picture of my life.
Crown – I am well. I have everything I need and want, and I am supported by the whole of the Universe.
Journal
Root – What do I appreciate about my life? Where do I feel fear, and how can I break through those fears?
Sacral – Who do I need to forgive? What guilt can I let go of? How can I release my creativity?
Solar Plexus – What would I do if I had no limits? If I could not fail?
Heart – List all of the ways I love and appreciate my life.
Throat – What are some things that I think or feel but have never expressed to anyone? What would I say if I was not afraid of what anyone thinks?
Third Eye – What is my intuition trying to tell me? What do I hear when I really listen to my soul?
Crown – How can I let go of control and surrender to the flow of my life?
Color Vibration
Each chakra has a corresponding color. If you are feeling blocked, find ways to wear, eat and see the colors of the chakra. You could also carry around a crystal of the same color as a reminder to let go of your doubts and worries.
Root – Red
Sacral – Orange
Solar Plexus – Yellow
Heart – Green
Throat – Blue
Third Eye – Turquoise
Crown – White
Yoga or Pilates
There are poses that match the vibration of each of the chakras. But yoga and Pilates are based on your breathing, and that in itself can open your chakras. Set an intention before your class to focus on whatever chakra you want to clear. Carry that throughout your practice.
If you are interested in specific yoga poses, check out this article.
Essential Oils
Essential oils or aromatherapy work through the sense of smell and skin absorption to promote health and wellbeing. Use them in a diffuser, your bath, rub on your skin, or in jewelry.
I found this list on the Mind Valley blog.
1st Chakra: St. John’s Wort, Angelica, Patchouli, and Frankincense
2nd Chakra: Orange, Neroli, Clove, Juniper, and Rosemary
3rd Chakra: Lemon, Rosemary, Peppermint, Yarrow, and Marjoram
4th Chakra: Melissa, Rosewood, Basil, and Rose
5th Chakra: Lemongrass, Sage, and Blue chamomile
6th Chakra: Clary sage, Elemi, Spruce, and Lavender
7th Chakra: Geranium, Myrrh, Gotu Kola, and Sandalwood
Believe
I saved the best for last. You have to believe that you have the power to live your best life just by doing what you love and listening to your source for guidance. As I stated above, having all of your chakras open and the energy spinning freely is your natural state. It’s when we let our egos get in the way that we start to block them.
Discover the chakras, be aware of where you might be stuck, and learn how to open your chakras. See where it takes you and wait for amazing things to happen!
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“Each of the seven chakras is governed by spiritual laws, principles of consciousness that we can use to cultivate greater harmony, happiness, and wellbeing in our lives and in the world.” ~ Deepak Chopra
I’m in a season of learning right now—opening myself up to new ideas, deeper truths, and a different way of living. The more I let go of old expectations and the pressure to live a certain way, the more joy and peace I seem to find. Learning about chakras and energy has simply become another layer of understanding myself and what it means to live more fully and authentically.
Take it a step further and learn how to manifest through the chakras!
“Trust yourself; you know more than you think you do.” Benjamin Spock
Psst – Here is a Chakras Cheat Sheet! It includes colors, affirmations, and essential oils recommendations.
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