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

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.

AROMATHERAPY

Help balance you Root Chakra by using "Find Your Ground" Energy Mist, Roll-On, Shower Steamers, Candles or Foaming Hand Soap.

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?:

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 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.

AROMATHERAPY

Help balance your Sacral Chakra by using "Awaken Your Passion" Energy Mist, Roll-On, Shower Steamers, Candles or Foaming Hand Soap.

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?:

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 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.

AROMATHERAPY

Help balance your Solar Plexus Chakra by using "Radiate Your Power" Energy Mist, Roll-On, Shower Steamers, Candles or Foaming Hand Soap.

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:

Codependent

Neglect Emotional Self-Care

Lost Sense of Identity

Lost Sense of Personal Boundaries

Saying Yes to Everything Even When it Hurts You

Giving to Others Without Restraints

How to balance your Heart 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 heart chakra?

CONNECT WITH THE AIR ELEMENT

The heart chakra is highly influenced by the element of air; getting outside and breathing in fresh air can help restore and bring balance to your fourth chakra. Try to get out of the city and away from pollution, somewhere where the air is clean and fresh. When outside, practice deep breathing exercises.

YOGA & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Yoga poses for the heart chakra should focus on opening the chest and draw energy into the heart. Below are specific yoga poses and movements to connect you to the energy of the heart chakra.

Camel Pose | Ustrasana

Cobra Pose | Bhujangasana

Fish Pose | Matsyasana

Wild Thing | Camatkarasana

THE COLOR GREEN MEDITATION

Below is a simple meditation technique to aid in balancing your heart 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 heart chakra: the center of your chest at heart level.
Since the heart chakra is tied to the color of green, imagine a green glow at the center of your chest, slowly expanding throughout your ribcage 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 "Show Your Love" Energy Mist, Roll-On,Shower Steamers, Candles or Foaming Hand Soap.

"I am open to give and receive love

I am compassionate
I can heal myself and others

My heart is open"

CRYSTALS/GEMSTONES

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

Green Aventurine
Rose Quartz
Jade

When balancing your heart 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 "SHOW YOUR LOVE" blend has a Green Aventurine rollerball to aid in balancing your heart chakra.

AROMATHERAPY

Help balance your Heart Chakra by using "Show Your Love" Energy Mist, Roll-On, Shower Steamers, Candles or Foaming Hand Soap.

THROAT

The fifth chakra, Vishuddha, is the first of the three spiritual chakras. In the area of the throat, it governs the anatomical regions of the thyroid, parathyroid, jaw, neck, mouth, tongue, and larynx. To be open and aligned in the fifth chakra is to speak, listen, and express yourself from a higher form of communication. Faith and understanding combine the essence of the Vishuddha chakra meaning. The element corresponding to the fifth chakra is ether or space, and the sense is hearing.

Authentic expression is not something that comes easily. There’s a delicate dance between saying what you mean and staying tactful or diplomatic. Often it’s easier to say what the other person may want to hear instead of speaking your truth. Fear of not being accepted, or judgment from the other may hinder your truthful verbal expression.

Work on the lower chakras will help prepare you for this level of communication. For example, when you align the first and second chakras, it helps with overcoming fear. Opening the third chakra helps you to feel your personal power and have the confidence to express yourself. Knowing what’s in your heart comes when you align the fourth chakra. Then, when it comes to verbalizing your needs, desires, and opinions you’re better able to determine how to be truthful to yourself and others.

How do you know your Throat Chakra is Imbalanced?:

UNDERACTIVE THROAT CHAKRA:

Introverted
Insecure
Fear of Speaking Up
Small Voice
Timid

OVERACTIVE THROAT CHAKRA:

Gossiping

Overly Critical

Arrogance

Condescending

Rude

Inability to Listen

How to balance your Throat 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 Throat chakra?

CONNECT WITH THE ETHER ELEMENT

One of the elements that the throat chakra is influenced by is ether. Ether is the clear sky, the upper regions of air beyond the clouds. Getting outside on clear and cloudless days can help bring balance to your throat chakra. Simply taking a walk or meditating outside on a clear day will help restore the harmonious flow of energy in your fifth chakra.

YOGA & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Yoga poses for the throat chakra should focus on opening the neck and shoulders and draw energy into the throat chakra. Below are specific yoga poses and movements to connect you to the energy of the throat chakra.

Plow Pose | Halasana

Bridge Pose | Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

Child’s Pose | Balasana

Upward Plank Pose | Purvottanasana

THE COLOR BLUE MEDITATION

Below is a simple meditation technique to aid in balancing your throat 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 throat chakra: the center of the throat.
Since the throat chakra is tied to the color of blue, imagine a blue glow at the center of your throat, slowly expanding throughout your neck and shoulders, 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 "Speak Your Truth" Energy Mist, Roll-On, Shower Steamers, Candles or Foaming Hand Soap.

"I can speak freely

I am honest and trustworthy

I can express myself

I am the truth"

CRYSTALS/GEMSTONES

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

Lapis Lazuli
Blue Lace Agate
Turquoise
Blue Kyanite

When balancing your throat 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 "SPEAK YOUR TRUTH" blend has a Lapis Lazuli rollerball to aid in balancing your throat chakra.

AROMATHERAPY

Help balance your Throat Chakra by using "Speak Your Truth" Energy Mist, Roll-On, Shower Steamers, Candles or Foaming Hand Soap.

THIRD EYE

The sixth chakra, the Ajna chakra, is in the area of the third eye, which is found in the space between the eyebrows. It encompasses the pituitary gland, eyes, head, and lower part of the brain. An invisible yet powerful third eye, this is your center of intuition. A spiritual chakra, which means “beyond wisdom,” Ajna leads you to an inner knowledge that will guide you if you let it. An open sixth chakra can enable clairvoyance, telepathy, lucid dreaming, expanded imagination, and visualization.

You receive these clues through your senses, but when something isn’t visible you tend to ignore it. The good news is that you can learn to trust these clues and make better decisions based on your intuitive sense. When your decisions turns out right, write them down to reinforce that your intuition guided you in the right direction. Remember that just like the animals in the forest, you too have always had this sixth sense; you simply need to find it again.

You can also use your inner sense to ask for guidance to make the right decisions. Taking into account your mind, intellect, and ego, you are now including your soul in the decision making process. Just as you turned to the third chakra in the area of the solar plexus to guide you with comfort or discomfort, you will pay attention to a hunch or a subtle feeling of moving forward or holding back. If you are conflicted, ask for your sense of intuition to be opened to you in order to help give your mind the clarity it needs to make the right choice.

How do you know your Third Eye Chakra is Imbalanced?:

UNDERACTIVE THIRD EYE CHAKRA:

Lack of Concentration
Fearful of the Unknown
Lack of Intuition
Unable to Self-Reflect
Unable to See Past Illusions
Disconnected From the Universe

OVERACTIVE THIRD EYE CHAKRA:

Judgemental

Overly Analytical

Anxiety

Mental Fog

Mentally Overwhelmed

Excessive Daydreaming

Lack of Clarity in Thoughts

How to balance your Third Eye 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 third eye chakra?

CONNECT WITH THE LIGHT ELEMENT

The third eye chakra is highly influenced by the element of light. This is not limited to light from the sun, but the light from the stars and the moon as well. Getting outside on sunny days or in the evenings of full moons can help restore balance to your third eye chakra.

YOGA & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Yoga poses for the third eye chakra should focus on inversions to help bring balance to your third eye chakra. Below are specific yoga poses and movements to connect you to the energy of the third eye chakra.

Downward-Facing Dog | Adho Mukha Svanasana

Child’s Pose | Balasana

Supported shoulder stand | Salamba Sarvangasana

Hero | Virasana

THE COLOR INDIGO MEDITATION

Below is a simple meditation technique to aid in balancing your third eye 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 third eye chakra: in between your brows.
Since the third eye chakra is tied to the color of indigo, imagine an indigo glow at the center of your brows, slowly expanding throughout your forehead, 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 "Open Your Mind" Energy Mist, Roll-On, Shower Steamers, Candles or Foaming Hand Soap.

"I trust my intuition

My thoughts are clear

I am aware

I follow my inner guidance"

CRYSTALS/GEMSTONES

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

Amethyst
Fluorite
Sodalite

When balancing your third eye 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 "OPEN YOUR MIND" blend has an Amethyst rollerball to aid in balancing your third eye chakra.

AROMATHERAPY

Help balance your Third Eye Chakra by using "Open Your Mind" Energy Mist, Roll-On, Shower Steamers, Candles or Foaming Hand Soap.

CROWN

The seventh chakra, Sahaswara, is referred to as the thousand-petal lotus chakra. This is the top chakra of the seven and located at the crown of the head. Sahaswara is our source of enlightenment and spiritual connection to all that is. It is a connection to our higher selves, to every being on the planet, and ultimately the divine energy that creates everything in the universe.

True opening of Sahaswara means the realization that you are pure awareness. You are pure consciousness, undivided, and all expansive. Like a drop in the ocean, you are a part of that ocean that contains and encompasses every aspect of it.

When you reach the unfurling of the seventh chakra, you emerge through the confines of the physical body, the ego, mind, and intellect. You even push beyond the individual soul that ties you to Samsara, the endless cycle of birth and rebirth. You are freed from the shackles of desire. White light surrounds your body and you appear to stand out in your murky surroundings.

Practicing meditation, prayer, and daily silence are disciplines that lead to increased moments of spiritual connection. In fact, these are the only means by which you will experience the essence of Sahaswara. Just as you would go to school for hours a day and study for exams to obtain a degree, meditation, prayer, and silence are your studies to obtain a spiritual degree.

Once you’ve established a daily practice of these activities that connect you to universal consciousness, you will see expansion of spiritual awareness in your outer world. You will begin to experience unconditional love on a consistent basis. You will be more compassionate, kind, and forgiving, and you will show more humility. Life will no longer be solely about you and your desires. Your life will become more about serving others because when you serve others, you are serving yourself.

How do you know your Crown Chakra is Imbalanced?:

UNDERACTIVE CROWN CHAKRA:

Lack of inspiration
Greed
Materialistic
Mental Fog

OVERACTIVE CROWN CHAKRA:

Lack of Empathy

Apathy

Sense of Elitism

Superiority

Disconnected From Your Body and Earthly Matters

How to balance your Crown 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 crown chakra?

CONNECT WITH THE SPACE ELEMENT

The crown chakra is responsible for your connection to the space around you. Practice going outside and feeling your connection and unity with the world around you. If you can, hike up to a higher viewpoint where you can look out over the grand vista; this will help you feel the largeness and beauty of which you are apart.

YOGA & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Yoga poses for the crown chakra should focus on inverted and restorative movements to help bring balance to your third eye chakra. Below are specific yoga poses and movements to connect you to the energy of your crown chakra.

Lotus | Padmasana

Reclining Bound Angle | Supta Baddha Konasana

Supported Headstand | Salamba Sirsasana

Tree Pose | Vrksasana

THE COLOR VIOLET MEDITATION

Below is a simple meditation technique to aid in balancing your crown 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 crown chakra: the crown of your head.
Since the crown chakra is tied to the color of violet or white, imagine a violet or white glow at the crown of your head, slowly expanding upwards, 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 "Elevate Your Connection" Energy Mist, Roll-On, Shower Steamers, Candles or Foaming Hand Soap.

"I am connected

I am one with the universe

I am enlightened

I am at peace"

CRYSTALS/GEMSTONES

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

Clear Quartz
Moonstone
Selenite

When balancing your crown 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 "ELEVATE YOUR CONNECTION" blend has a Clear Quartz rollerball to aid in balancing your crown chakra.

AROMATHERAPY

Help balance your Crown Chakra by using "Elevate Your Connection" Energy Mist, Roll-On, Shower Steamers, Candles or Foaming Hand Soap.

ALL ABOUT CHAKRAS

SCENTS OF SOUL

The Importance of the Main Chakras in the Body

ROOT

SACRAL

SOLAR PLEXUS

HEART

THROAT

THIRD EYE

CROWN