Do you sometimes feel stuck, scattered or out of balance without knowing why? In yogic and energy traditions, these feelings are often linked to the chakras—energy centres along the body that are believed to influence how we think, feel and act.
This guide explains the seven main chakras and shares natural chakra cleansing techniques you can practise at home.
What Are Chakras?
Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning “wheel.” In yogic traditions, chakras are described as spinning centres of energy (prana) along the central channel of the subtle body.
The Seven Main Chakras
| Chakra | Sanskrit name | Location | Colour | Theme | Bija mantra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root |
Muladhara | Base of spine | Red | Grounding, safety | LAM |
| Sacral | Svadhisthana | Lower abdomen | Orange | Creativity, emotions | VAM |
| Solar plexus | Manipura | Upper abdomen | Yellow | Confidence, willpower | RAM |
| Heart | Anahata | Centre of chest | Green | Love, compassion | YAM |
| Throat | Vishuddha | Throat | Blue | Expression, truth | HAM |
| Third eye | Ajna | Between eyebrows | Indigo | Intuition, clarity | OM |
| Crown | Sahasrara | Top of head | Violet/white | Spiritual connection | Silence / OM |
8 Natural Chakra Healing Techniques
- Breathwork: Alternate nostril breathing (nadi shodhana) is widely used to balance energy.
- Bija Mantra Chanting: Chant each chakra’s seed sound (LAM, VAM, RAM, YAM, HAM, OM) slowly, feeling the vibration at its location.
- Yoga Postures: Gentle hip openers, twists, chest expansions and seated meditation.
- Colour Visualisation: Imagine a glowing sphere of each chakra’s colour at its location, becoming brighter with each breath.
- Time in Nature: Walking barefoot on grass and earthing.
- Journaling Prompts: Reflect on safety, creativity, courage, compassion, truth, intuition, and purpose.
- Crystals as Focus Tools: Crystals associated with each chakra can be used as tactile reminders during meditation, or worn as a chakra bracelet.
- Energy Healing Sessions: Practices such as Reiki and chakra balancing sessions support deep relaxation.
From Hardik’s practice: In our 1-on-1 chakra balancing consultations, we emphasize that true alignment is never about violently forcing an energy center open. It is about creating gentle, grounded stability from the root up so that higher intuition can bloom naturally.
Support Your Chakra Practice
Wear the Seven Chakra Bracelet as a daily reminder of your intention, or book a Chakra Balancing Consultation for guided chakra work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to balance chakras?
There is no fixed timeline. Many people feel calmer after a single practice, while deeper balance develops through regular practice.
Which chakra should I start with?
Most teachers recommend starting with the root chakra, as grounding supports all other chakra work.
Disclaimer: Chakra, crystal and energy practices are complementary practices. They are not a substitute for medical diagnosis, treatment or mental-health care.
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Whether you want to learn Reiki, explore Mesmerism, or book a 1-on-1 private energy alignment session, we welcome your questions.
