Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning "wheel of light". There are seven chakras, each representing a different spiritual energy center in our bodies that transmits and receives energy to and from Spirit (aka God, the Universe etc.). When your chakras are out of balance, your physical and emotional health is affected. Aromatherapy can be used as one of the methods to balance the chakras and help you return to a peaceful, happy and healthy state of being. In this article, I will talk about the areas of the body that each chakra governs, characteristics of a balanced and unbalanced chakra, the essential oils that can be used in aromatherapy to help balance the chakra and some examples of how to easily incorporate these in your everyday life.
The Root Chakra
Color Correspondence: Red
Essential Oils: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Peppermint, Cloves
The Root Chakra is the first or base chakra. It connects our spirit to our body as well as our body to Mother Earth. It is located at the bottom of the spine. The root chakra governs our instincts of survival or self-preservation. Certain aspects of our personalities are attributed to this primordial chakra such as the feelings of safety and security as well as primal sexual urges. When the root chakra is balanced, we feel grounded, healthy and full of life, active, energetic, able to accomplish tasks, we feel that life is abundant, happy and we're sexually healthy. At times though, the root chakra may be thrown out of balance due to unexpected circumstances such as the death of a loved one. Such events have a way of turning our world inside out and it's no surprise that our chakras will be thrown off balance along with everything else. When the root chakra is out of balance, one may feel afraid, victimized, disconnected from oneself and is prone to violent outbursts.
The Sacral Chakra
Color Correspondence: Orange
Essential Oils: Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Rose, Sage, Bergamot
The Sacral Chakra is the second chakra and it is located just below the belly button in the lower abdominal area. The sacral chakra governs our emotions and sexuality. A person with a balanced sacral chakra enjoys a wonderful sexual energy as well as a great awareness for their emotions. When the sacral chakra is out of balance, you may feel either too emotional or needy all the time or on the other end of the spectrum, be totally disconnected from people and emotionally unavailable. Other signs of an imbalance include sexual dysfunction, infidelity and fear of intimacy.
The Solar Plexus Chakra
Color Correspondence: Yellow
Essential Oils: Frankincense, Rose, Myrrh, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Chamomile, and Rosemary
The Solar Plexus Chakra is the third chakra and it is located above the belly button in the upper abdominal area, below the chest. The solar plexus chakra governs our sense of self, our self-esteem and the development of personal power. When the solar plexus chakra is out of balance we experience low self-esteem, fear of rejection, oversensitivity to criticism, self-image fears and indecisiveness.
The Heart Chakra
Color Correspondence: Green or Pink
Essential Oils: Citrus Essential Oils (Lemon, Orange, Bergamot, etc.), Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang, Rose and Lavender
The Heart Chakra is the fourth chakra and it is located in the chest. The heart chakra is all about love and healing. Painful situations that can wound this chakra are divorce or separation, death of a loved one, emotional abuse, abandonment or adultery. When the heart chakra is out of balance we experience feelings of grief, depression, loneliness and we are unable to freely express love.
The Throat Chakra
Color Correspondence: Blue
Essential Oils: Peppermint, Spearmint, Chamomile, Bergamot and Basil
The Throat Chakra is the fifth chakra and it is located in the neck, throat and ears. The throat chakra governs our ability to communicate effectively as well as to listen and understand others. When the throat chakra is out of balance, one may experience difficulty expressing themselves, repress feelings and experience poor learning ability. Other symptoms of an imbalance include habitual lying, feelings of fear, doubt and uncertainty.
The Third Eye Chakra
Color Correspondence: Indigo
Essential Oils: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Cypress and Juniper
The Third Eye Chakra is the sixth chakra and it is located on the forehead between the eyebrows. The third eye chakra governs our ability to use common sense, intelligence, wisdom, interpret dreams, spirituality and intuition. When the third eye chakra is out of balance, one may lack intuition, common sense, be forgetful, have sleep issues and suffer from confusion.
The Crown Chakra
Color Correspondence: White/Violet
Essential Oils: Cedarwood, Frankincense, Jasmine, Lavender, Rose and Sandalwood
The Crown Chakra is the seventh chakra. Located at the top of the head, the crown chakra helps us connect and communicate with Spirit. When the crown chakra is out of balance you may feel like you are lacking creativity and disconnected spiritually. You may become very materialistic, stuck in past pain, and worried about the future. Focusing on material possessions may be your way to feel complete.
I hope you have enjoyed learning about the chakras and the characteristics of each, their color correspondence and essential oils that can be used for balance. If you feel that any of your chakras are unbalanced, the use of aromatherapy along with meditation can help achieve balance once again.
Here are some simple ways you can use aromatherapy to help balance your chakras.
•Take a bath or shower with products made with the essential oils that are tuned into the specific chakra.
•Use a tissue with a few drops of the desired essential oil and breathe deeply focusing on balance.
•Burn incense during meditation.
•Wear clothes or jewelry of the color correspondence of the chakra while you focus on creating balance and harmony.
Namaste.
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