When it’s blocked a range of illnesses are caused by obstructions, such as anxiety disorders, fear, or nightmares, according to those who adhere.
Physically speaking, the first chakra is associated with issues in the colon, the bladder, and with secretion or with legs, lower back, or foot issues.
“Like any of the chakras, the root chakra can be underactive or overactive,” states Ambi Kavanagh Reiki healer, astrologer, and the author of Chakras and Self-Care: Harness the healing powers of Chakras by Practicing daily rituals.
“‘Underactive’ means it’s closed or blocked in some way or not spinning properly. In this case, we may feel anxious, insecure, and unsafe–and, as a result, be ungrounded,” Kavanagh says.
“If overactive, it’s as though the energies are working overtime and are too attached to the physical and material world in ways which are unhealthy.”
Indulging too much with physical pleasures such as sexual or food, getting too dependent on money, and a desire to feel secure are all signs that you have an excessive root chakra.
Color: Red
The element that is associated with it: Earth
Crystals that are associated with it Red jasper, onyx and Hematite
Yoga postures that are able to activate it Forward fold with wide legs yoga squats and malasana squats pose
2. The Sacral Chakra
The location is above the pubic bone, and below the navel
What is it: Consider the second chakra, also known as Svadhisthana which is the most enjoyable of the seven.
“This chakra houses our emotions, passions, and pleasures–the things that emotionally satiate us and give us joy–and is considered the creative and sexual energy center of the body,” Kavanagh says. Kavanagh.
If the sacral chakra of your body is in alignment, you’re likely to feel fantastic It’s a feeling of being friendly, enthusiastic,
and satisfied, all the as well as evoking feelings of well-being joy, abundance, and happiness. (Nice!)
In honoring your body and expressing your creative side by expressing yourself creatively, you’re keeping your energy wheels moving and flowing.
If it’s blocked: If you’re struggling to find your way in your creativity or experience emotional issues or a feeling of emotional instability, your sacral chakra might be out of alignment.
Additionally, this could be connected to physical sexual dysfunction, and being able to experience fear of changing depression, anxiety, or similar behavior.
“When underactive, [someone] may suffer from a low libido, a lack of joie de vivre, or have hormonal and fertility issues,” Kavanagh says.
Kavanagh. “When overactive, we may suffer from addictions, whether sex or other addictions and can also experience lots of emotional fluctuations from big highs to lows, like an emotional rollercoaster.”
Color: Orange
Its element Water
Crystals that are associated with the HTML0 code: Carnelian, tiger’s eye sunstone
Yoga positions that make it active: Pigeon pose goddess pose and warrior II
3. The Solar Plexus Chakra
Location From the navel up to around the ribcage, and is associated with everything metabolic, stomach, and digestive.
What is it: With its Sanskrit name, Manipura, which means “lustrous gem,” the third chakra is believed to be the center of personal power, governing self-esteem.
Also, as Olivia claims, it’s one of the “action and balance chakras that focuses on individual willpower, personal power, and commitment.”
(Don’t be confused with the “third eye,” which is the sixth chakra. More on that later.)
If it’s blocked: You might suffer from low self-esteem, experience trouble making decisions, and be struggling with anger or controlling issues.
Olivia states that it’s more than simply feeling down regarding yourself.
It also could cause you to publicly exhibit apathy, inactivity, or be easily manipulated.
Additionally, you may suffer from stomach pain or a tummy ache of some sort like digestive problems or gas. (Ugh.)
According to Kavanagh that a blocked chakra in the solar plexus will create a struggle for us with self-doubt as well as being our most authentic, highest self.
The flip side isn’t that great: “Signs of an overactive solar plexus include a rampant ego–being power hungry and egotistical, resulting in manic behavior and hyperactive energy,” she says.
Color: Yellow
Its element It is called Fire.
Crystals that are associated with it are: Citrine, Pyrite, amber
Yoga positions that make it active the following poses: Boat pose, twists, and warrior III
4. The Heart Chakra
Location The center of the chest, which encapsulates the heart and the Thymus gland (which is a key player in your lymphatic and endocrine system) as well as the lungs as well as the breasts.
What does it mean: The central chakra 4th chakra (or Anahata) is where the physical and spiritual meet in accordance with the Chopra Center. As the name suggests it’s entirely about love.
“It’s the awakening to spiritual awareness, forgiveness, and service,” Olivia says. Olivia.
It is believed that when your heart chakra is balanced and aligned the flow of love and compassion is flowing freely, both in terms of giving it away and receiving it back. “Your good vibes are practically contagious,” Olivia claims. Olivia.
When it’s blocked A heart chakra that is closed can lead to sadness anger and jealousy, as well as anxiety about betrayal and a sense of resentment towards yourself and others.
“When underactive, we may be emotionally closed off, and find it difficult to get over past hurts and forgive,” Kavanagh says. Kavanagh. “As a result, it could become hard to give and receive love, which will have [an unideal] effect on our relationships.”
If we’re overactive, we could be excessively loving. Off the cuff, it may not sound like a problem.
However, Kavanagh says it’s typically a sign of co-dependency.
“This will have a ripple effect on our relationships, being overly dependent, needy, jealous, and possessive, with a lack of boundaries,” Kavanagh says.
Color Pink and green
The element that is associated with it Air
Crystals that are associated: Rose quartz, jade, malachite
Yoga exercises that make it active: Backbends and reverse planks, downward-facing dog
5. The Throat Chakra
Location Your throat is connected to the thyroid parathyroid gland, jaw, neck, and tongue. and the larynx.
What is it: Have zero problem communicating your feelings?
The fifth chakra is about telling your truth — or, more specifically, making sure the truths you have inside are correctly communicated, is likely to be balanced.
Through the Sanskrit term for Vishuddha, the throat chakra is responsible for every communication.
It’s the primary of the three chakras solely spiritual (as a contrast to the lower chakras, which are manifested in a physical manner) according to Olivia.
If the chakra in good order it’s possible to listen, as well as be able to speak clearly and clearly.
If it’s blocked “In the case of an underactive throat chakra, a person may find it hard to truly express themselves,” says Kavanagh. “They may literally swallow their words, and in doing so, swallow their true feelings.”
Alongside having difficulty communicating your truth, you also find it difficult to concentrate and remain focused, or you fear judgment from others, which can limit your ability to remain honest.
Physically, the blockage may be manifested as sore throat thyroid issues, neck or shoulder stiffness or tension headaches.
“Signs of an overactive throat chakra include talking too much, being overly domineering in conversations, and being overly critical or judgmental of others,” Kavanagh says.
Color: Blue
The element that is associated with it Ether
Crystals that are associated in the HTML0: Lapis lazuli, aquamarine, and the kyanite
Yoga positions that make it active such as Plow pose, fish pose, and shoulder stand
6. The Third Eye Chakra
Location Between the Eyes The brain controls the organs, including the pituitary gland, the eyes the head, the lower brain regions.
What does it mean: Don’t let its name mislead you. The third eye chakra, also known as the Ajna chakra is actually the sixth chakra. It is believed to be the one that controls your intuition, as well as the ability to sense and draw it.
Additionally, it is also believed to be the source of all interactions that connect you to the external world and acts as an intermediary between the two. It lets you see through the illusions and tension to see the real image.
If it’s blocked: You might have difficulty connecting to your intuition and believing in that inner voice remembering important facts or even learning new abilities.
If your lower chakras, the sacral, root solar plexus, sacral the heart chakras are imbalanced the third eye will likely be, too and this could cause you to be more judgemental as well dismissive and introverted.
“With an underactive brow chakra we may overly intellectualize things and try to ‘work things out,’ which can result in feeling both overwhelmed and exhausted, and disconnects us from the power of our own intuition,” says Kavanagh.
“As a result, we may be quite fearful and distrustful of the process of life and have anxiety over the future.”
Third eye blockages are connected to a wide range of problems, such as anxiety, depression, and a more critical mentality.
Physically, it’s believed to trigger headaches, dizziness, as well as many other brain health problems.
A wide-open third eye may cause an overactive mind as well as a brain that is able to run around with us.
“Sometimes with an overactive brow chakra, we may even find our clairvoyant skills are so active that they can overwhelm and frighten us,” Kavanagh states.
Color: Indigo
Its associated element The element is called Light
Crystals that it is associated with: Amethyst, purple fluorite
Yoga positions that allow it to be activated Child’s pose dolphin pose Eagle pose, dolphin pose
7. The Crown Chakra
Location The highest point of your head
What is it? The word “Crown Chakra” is used by the name in Sanskrit in the form of Sahasrara, or the “thousand petal lotus” chakra The crown is the point of awakening and spiritual relationship to the higher self and others, and ultimately,
to the divine, in accordance with the Chopra Center.
When aligned, the realizations that occur within you are said to be along the lines of pure consciousness–undivided and all expansive. It is, in essence, larger than you and part of one huge universe.
If it’s blocked: “With an underactive crown chakra we may feel apathetic and listless, almost energetically numb and feel a sense of disconnection which results in a lack of direction and purpose in life,” Kavanagh says.
Kavanagh. You may appear normal, but not in a high-level level of connection to the spiritual or illumination, which is acceptable and completely normal.
As with the other chakras, it is typically only fully activated by specific yogic or meditation exercises or intervals–which will not be an area of expertise you can draw upon anytime.
It is possible to taste it by engaging in daily routines, including prayer, and meditation times of silence and gratitude, to get the moments of connection with your spiritual self.
“An overactive crown chakra often manifests as a desire for material belongings which never seems capable of being satisfied,” Kavanagh says.
Kavanagh. Insanity, greed, and arrogance can lead to a loss of connection with other people as well as the world.
Color: Violet
Element: None
Crystals that are associated with it are Selenite, crystal lepidolite, quartz crystals
Yoga poses to allow it to be activated: Headstand tree pose yoga savasana
What does it mean if your chakra is unbalanced or blocked?
Diane Malaspina, Ph.D., yoga medicine specialist, suggests she thinks about chakras as out of balance, as opposed to blocked.
“There can be a depletion of energy flow or too much energetic activity in a chakra — each will manifest into different outcomes,” she said.
If a chakra is deficient energetically, the doctor explained that you’ll be unable to express the specific characteristics associated with the chakra.
When a chakra is too active, Malaspina said, the quality of the chakra is a major factor within the life of the individual. It could have physical and emotional impacts.
For example, the primary chakra is concerned with safety, survival, and the base of our existence.
If the body is not functioning, Malaspina said, it may manifest as anxiety and depression.
If you’re overly energetic it could show up as fearlessness and lack of precaution, or hoarding, as you’ll need more confidence to feel secure.
Can a blocked chakra affect your health?
The general rule is that the position of the chakra out of balance could influence the areas of your body that are located in close proximity to it as per Malaspina.
This includes your bones, organs joints, tissues, and organs in the vicinity of that region.
Psychologically, she says chakra imbalances can result in emotional stress.
This can lead to an increase in feelings of sadness, anger or indecisiveness.
“It’s important to pay attention to both the psychological and physiological sensations because they can inform each other and uncover the root cause of the experience,” said a certified yoga instructor and master reiki healer Guadalupe Terrones.
According to Terrones being under excessive stress, either physically or mentally — could trigger the chakras or one of them to be out of balance.
“Personal habits such as poor physical alignment or posture, eating unhealthy food, or self-destructive behavior may cause a chakra to be imbalanced,” she explained.
Terrones also stated that long-term imbalance can result in physical and mental illnesses, musculoskeletal problems as well as mental health issues such as anxiety or depression.
How do you clear your chakra?
According to Malaspina, the best method to improve harmony in your chakra is to achieve alignment within your body via:
- yoga postures
- breathing techniques to help increase the circulation of energy
- meditation that brings mental clarity
Every chakra has yoga postures that can help you fine-tune your energy. Here are some postures that can help you unblock the seven chakras in your body.
bottom line
Chakras refer to a variety of energy centers throughout your body. They connect to certain nerves as well as internal organs.
7 major chakras extend from the bottom of your spine all the way to high above your head. If these energy centers become blocked, you might be experiencing physical or emotional signs connected to a specific chakra.
One way to be able to release or rebalance your chakras is through certain yoga postures. Particular breathing techniques, as well as meditation exercises, can also aid in.
If you’re unsure of where to begin or want to learn details about the different chakras that influence you, think about working with an experienced energy healer such as a Reiki practitioner or a yoga instructor who is certified.
