ALL ABOUT CHAKRAS

SCENTS OF SOUL

The Sanskrit word "Chakra" literally translates to wheel or disk. In yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, this term refers to wheels of energy throughout the body. There are seven main chakras, which align the spine, starting from the base of the spine through to the crown of the head. To visualize a chakra in the body, imagine a swirling wheel of energy where matter and consciousness meet. This invisible healing energy, called Prana, is vital life force, which keeps us vibrant, healthy, and alive.

The Importance of the Main Chakras in the Body

These swirling wheels of energy correspond to massive nerve centers in the body. Each of the seven main chakras contains bundles of nerves and major organs as well as our psychological, emotional, and spiritual states of being. Since everything is moving, it’s essential that our seven main chakras stay open, aligned, and fluid. If there is a blockage, energy flows are restricted.

Keeping a chakra open is a bit of a challenge, but not so difficult when you have awareness. Since mind, body, soul, and spirit are intimately connected, awareness of an imbalance in one area through chakra meditation will help bring the others back into balance. Take for example, a wife, who has recently lost her husband. She develops acute bronchitis, which remains in the chest, and then gets chest pains each time she coughs. The whole heart chakra is affected in this case. If she realizes the connection between the loss and the bronchitis, healing will occur much faster if she honors the grieving process and treats that as well as the physical ailment.

Awareness to which of your chakras are out of balance is key to aligning them. Our bodies are in constant flux between balance and imbalance. Unless you experience an apparent problem in one area of the body, imbalances can be difficult to detect. That being said, it’s good to bring pure awareness to your body/mind and start understanding its signals and clues so that you can align your chakras.

For example, frequent constipation can indicate a blockage in the first chakra. A recurring sore throat leaves clues to a blocked fifth chakra. Frequent headaches around the area of the forehead may mean your sixth chakra is blocked.

Why Should You Balance Your Chakras?

When you experience blockages or imbalance in your chakras, your mind, body, and spirit begin to suffer. Chakra balancing is the process of restoring harmonious and balanced flow of prana(energy) throughout the body. When your chakras are well balanced, it brings feelings of wellbeing, relaxation, stability, and embodiment of yourself.

Practicing daily awareness of your chakra balances allows energy to flow more smoothly, improving your mood and energy. These Essential Oil blends combine the therapeutic benefits of essential oils and the energetic properties of gemstones to aid you in opening and balancing your chakras.

ROOT CHAKRA

ROOT

Located at the base of the spine, the pelvic floor, and the first three vertebrae, the root chakra is responsible for your sense of safety and security on this earthly journey. The word Muladhara breaks down into two Sanskrit words: Mula meaning “root” and Adhara, which means “support” or “base.”

This is the first of the chakras of matter. Balancing the root chakra creates the solid foundation for opening the chakras above. Imagine that you’re laying the foundation for a house in which you’re going to live for a long time. A solid foundation embedded in firm soil will provide the stability you need to create a home filled with joy for years to come.

The root chakra is comprised of whatever grounds you to stability in your life. This includes your basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and safety, as well as your more emotional needs such as letting go of fear. When these needs are met, you feel grounded and safe, and you tend to worry less day to day.

How do you know your Root Chakra is Imbalanced?:

UNDERACTIVE ROOT CHAKRA:

Feel Disconnected
Disorganized
Lack of Focus
Feelings of Fear, Anxiousness, or Restlessness
Lack of Stamina
Trouble Obtaining Financial Security

OVERACTIVE ROOT CHAKRA:

Anger and Annoyance Towards People and Events in Your Life.

Greediness

Dependent on Others’ Security

Rigid Boundaries

Difficulty Accepting Change

Materialistic

Impulsiveness

How to balance your Root Chakra?:

Chakra balancing is the process of restoring the harmonious and balanced flow of prana or energy throughout the body. Your chakras are in constant fluctuation. Practicing chakra balancing and aligning is a regular and sometimes daily activity to explore. But how do you balance your root chakra?

CONNECT WITH THE EARTH ELEMENT

When balancing your first chakra, it is important to connect directly with Mother Earth. Spend time outside, walk unpaved paths, plant a garden, or keep plants inside your home. These are all ways to form a personal connection with the earth to support a more grounded and sustainable energy flow.

YOGA & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The root chakra plays an important role in your physicality. Physical activity supports root chakra balancing. Yoga can be particularly helpful in balancing your root chakra. Below are specific movements to help ground and connect you with the energy of your first chakra:

Mountain Pose | Tadasana

Warrior One Pose | Virabhadrasana 1

Bridge Pose | Setu Bhandasana

Corpse Pose | Savasana

THE COLOR RED MEDITATION

Try this simple but effective root chakra meditation:

Sit with your shoulders back and spine straight. Relax your muscles as you close your eyes and breathe deeply. Inhale through your nose and exhale through the mouth.
Focus your attention on the location of your root chakra, right below the tailbone.
Since the root chakra is tied to the color of red, imagine a red glow at the base of your spine. Slowly expand this red glow, making the whole area warm and relaxed. Rest in this sensation for 3-5 minutes.
When you are ready, slowly open your eyes. You may follow with positive affirmations.

AFFIRMATIONS

Say these words while using your "Find Your Ground" Energy Mist, Roll-On, Shower Steamers, Candles or Foaming Hand Soap.

"I am grounded and centered

I am safe and secure

I have all of my basic needs

I am financially stable"

CRYSTALS/GEMSTONES:

Each chakra is improved and charged by different stones. The root chakra is highly influenced by the following stones:

Bloodstone
Red Jasper
Red Fire Agate
Hemalite

When balancing your root chakra, meditate with one of these stones or even carry the stone with you to let the energetic properties help restore balance to the chakra. Our "FIND YOUR GROUND" blend has a Bloodstone rollerball to aid in balancing your root chakra.

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SACRAL

The second chakra, Svadhisthana, is also known as the creativity and sexual chakra. It is located above the pubic bone and below the navel, and encompasses the genital region and the hypogastric plexus. The word svadhisthana can be translated as “the dwelling place of the self,” and the element of the second chakra is water, which equals cohesiveness. A balanced second chakra leads to feelings of wellness, abundance, pleasure, and joy. When this chakra is out of balance, a person may experience emotional instability, fear of change, sexual dysfunction, depression, or addictions.

You can open this chakra with creative expression and by honoring your body. The energy of this chakra is feminine, passive, and lunar.

Besides being open to creativity in your daily life, you can balance the second chakra by maintaining a healthy sexual life and honoring and respecting your body. Get in touch with your emotions and see if there are any feelings you’re holding onto. Make a commitment to process those emotions in a healthy way.

How do you know your Sacral Chakra is Imbalanced?:

UNDERACTIVE SACRAL CHAKRA:

Fear of Pleasure
Lack of Creativity
Feel Fatigued
Lack of Desire
Not Authentic to Yourself
Insecurity
Detachment

OVERACTIVE SACRAL CHAKRA:

Emotional Overreactions

Dramatic

Aggressive

Anxiety

Excessive Emotional Attachment

Codependency

Addictive Personality

How to balance your Sacral Chakra?:

CONNECT WITH THE WATER ELEMENT

The sacral chakra is highly influenced by the element of water. Getting outside and relaxing near or in open water can help open and restore balance to your second chakra. Lakes, rivers, streams, or the ocean are all useful. Wade or dangle your feet in the water to allow your sacral energy to flow. A warm bath or shower can also help aid in balancing your sacral chakra.

YOGA & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Below are specific yoga movements to connect you to the energy of the sacral chakra:

Open-Angle Pose | Upavistha Konasana

Frog Pose | Bhekasana

Pigeon Pose | Kapotasna

Goddess Pose | Utkata Konasana

THE COLOR ORANGE MEDITATION

Below is a simple meditation technique to aid in balancing your sacral chakra.

Sit with your shoulders back and spine straight. Relax your muscles as you close your eyes and breathe deeply. Inhale through your nose and exhale through the mouth.
Focus your attention on the location of your sacral chakra: your abdomen, a few inches below your navel.
Since the sacral chakra is tied to the color of orange, imagine an orange glow below your navel, slowly expanding to the pelvic region and making the whole area warm and relaxed. Rest in this sensation for 3-5 minutes.
When you are ready, slowly open your eyes. You may follow with positive affirmations.

AFFIRMATIONS

Say these words while using your "Awaken Your Passion" Energy Mist, Roll-On,Shower Steamers, Candles or Foaming Hand Soap.

"I am creative and inspired

I love by body

I am in touch with my feelings

I am passionate and desired"

CRYSTALS/GEMSTONES:

Each chakra is improved and charged by different stones. The sacral chakra is highly influenced by the following stones:

Carnelian
Orange Calcite
Moonstone
Sunstone

When balancing your sacral chakra, meditate with one of these stones or even carry the stone with you to let the energetic properties help restore balance to the chakra. Our "AWAKEN YOUR PASSION" blend has a Carnelian rollerball to aid in balancing your sacral chakra.

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SOLAR PLEXUS

The third chakra is called Manipura, which means “lustrous gem.” Manipura is the original Sanskrit name for the Solar Plexus chakra. Located around the navel in the area of the solar plexus and up to the breastbone, it is a source of personal power and governs self-esteem, warrior energy, and the power of transformation. The Manipura chakra also controls metabolism and digestion.

When you feel self-confident, have a strong sense of purpose, and are self-motivated, your third chakra is open and healthy. If you're experiencing chakra imbalance, you can suffer from low self-esteem, have difficulty making decisions, and may have anger or control issues. This means that your solar chakra is blocked and therefore cannot achieve its full potential.

When you have clear goals, desires, and intentions, you can move forward to achieve them. Each small step you take while honoring the larger intention helps to strengthen your third chakra. A person with strong fire within has that inner drive to propel them forward toward their goals.

How do you know your Solar Plexus Chakra is Imbalanced?:

UNDERACTIVE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA:

Lack of Confidence
Low Self-Esteem
Indecisive
Helplessness
Lack of Purpose

OVERACTIVE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA:

Desire for control

Overly Critical

Excessive Stubbornness

Anger and Aggression

Judgmental

How to balance your Solar Plexus Chakra?:

CONNECT WITH THE FIRE ELEMENT

The solar plexus chakra is highly influenced by the element of fire. Getting outside on sunny days can help open and restore balance to your third chakra. Taking a walk, meditating, or simply sunbathing can allow your solar plexus energy to flow.

YOGA & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Below are yoga positions and movements that will help connect you to the energy of the solar plexus chakra.

Full Boat Pose | Paripurna Navasana

Firefly Pose | Tittibhasana

Bharadvaja’s Twist | Bharadvajasana I

Sun Salutations | Surya Namaskar

Bow Pose | Dhanurasana

THE COLOR YELLOW MEDITATION

Below is a simple meditation technique to help aid in balancing your solar plexus chakra.

Sit with your shoulders back and spine straight. Relax your muscles as you close your eyes and breathe deeply. Inhale through your nose and exhale through the mouth.
Focus your attention on the location of your solar plexus chakra: your abdomen, a few inches above the navel.
Since the solar plexus chakra is tied to the color of yellow, imagine a yellow glow above your navel, slowly expanding to the bottom of your rib cage and making the whole area warm and relaxed. Rest in this sensation for 3-5 minutes.
When you are ready, slowly open your eyes. You may follow with positive affirmations.

AFFIRMATIONS

Say these words while using your "Radiate Your Power" Energy Mist, Roll-On, Shower Steamers, Candles or Foaming Hand Soap.

"I am powerful

I can do anything I put my mind to

I am happy and full of joy

I radiate from within"

CRYSTALS/GEMSTONES

Each chakra is improved and charged by different stones. The solar plexus chakra is highly influenced by the following stones:

Citrine
Tigers Eye
Amber

When balancing your solar plexus chakra, meditate with one of these stones or even carry the stone with you to let the energetic properties help restore balance to the chakra. Our "RADIATE YOUR POWER" blend has a Citrine rollerball to aid in balancing your solar plexus chakra.

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HEART

The fourth chakra is at the center of the seven chakras with three below and three above. This is the area where physical and spiritual meet. The fourth chakra, also referred to as the heart chakra, is located at the center of the chest and includes the heart, cardiac plexus, thymus gland, lungs, and breasts. It also rules the lymphatic system. The Sanskrit word for the fourth chakra is Anahata, which means “unstruck” or “unhurt.” The name implies that beneath the hurts and grievances of past experiences lies a pure and spiritual place where no hurt exists.

When your heart chakra is open, you are flowing with love and compassion, you are quick to forgive, and you accept others and yourself. A closed heart chakra can give way to grief, anger, jealousy, fear of betrayal, and hatred toward yourself and others.

Some people choose to live in the place of grievances. They’ve been hurt in the past by parents, siblings, classmates, or loves. Maybe you’ve been there too. It’s impossible to avoid situations where someone may try to hurt you. But you get to choose what to do with that hurt. Some people might try to hurt the other person back. Yet, that is not living from a place of Anahata. The person who inflicts pain on others is coming from a place of fear, ignorance or hatred, all of which represent a closed heart chakra.

How do you know your Heart Chakra is Imbalanced?:

UNDERACTIVE HEART CHAKRA:

Withdrawn
Lacking Empathy
Unforgiving
Isolation
Overly Critical of Yourself
Overly Critical of Others

OVERACTIVE HEART CHAKRA: