If you have been making a lot of mistakes lately or not feeling like yourself, chances are that you could have an imbalance of your chakra system. A chakra is the energy that goes throughout your body and even though there are hundreds of them, there are seven that make up the main chakra. These chakras line up along the central channel of your body which is called the shushumna nadi.
The chakras and the shushumna nadi are the power centers that go to the left and right channel and then they intersect in the middle. They make up the psycho-power centers known as the “subtle body.” This means that it is different than your physical body and mind but that it is as impactful and powerful for the whole system. The body system works well when the chakras and the nadis are open and they are allowed to go through your system easily. If there is any kind of change or disease in the body it can cause there to be an imbalance. It is important to have harmony so if you are feeling different, we need to see why.
If you feel that you are out of balance, think about what you have been doing with your body, your thought, your food, etc. Have you had a chance in your life circumstances, have you moved or travelled? Is the weather different? Hot or too cold? All of these things can impact your whole body.
In yogo and Ayurveda, chakras play a huge role in the human body and it means that you have heat in your body such as anger or food indigestion and when you add more heat such as being aggravated or eating spicy food, it will increase. If you add the opposite, of course, such as fruit or a cold shower, you will feel better and more in balance.
Are You Balanced?
There are five different warnings that show that your chakras might be out of balance and you need to remember that the main goal is to be in harmony. The five signs are: Feeling different, getting sick, getting sick again, making silly errors, life feels like its falling apart.
All of these things can fit itself in your mental, emotional, spiritual and physical parts of your body. Let’s look how these imbalances cause you to be out of harmony in your whole body.
Muladhara
The Muladhara is the root of the chakra. This is where your feet and legs are and is the part of your body that is one with the Earth. This gives you safety and security with your skin. This is also the part that is related to your origin with your family.
If you have any of the following symptoms, chances are that you have a root or a Muladhara imbalance:
- Stiffness in the legs or feet.
- Pain in the legs or fee.
- Little flexibility.
- Feeling unsafe or insecure.
- Things are chaotic at home.
- Feeling stuck in your current life.
To Shift to Balance
- Walk on the Earth, hike, bike, go for a walk in the sand.
- Eat fruit and vegetables that come from the Earth.
- Practice breathing.
- Wear things that are red in color.
- Stretch your legs to give them strength.
Svadhistana
The Svadhistana or the sacral chakra is where your hips, sexual organs and sacrum are connected with the water elements. This is where your emotions are and your senses. Your creativity comes from this chakra. This is also related to intimacy with others.
Are You Balanced?
If you have any of these symptoms, chances are your sacral chakra is out of balance:
- Stiffness in the lower back.
- Pain in the lower back.
- No feelings of creativity.
- Closed off with your emotions.
- Sexual issues.
To Shift to Balance
- Drink water, connect with water by bathing or swimming.
- Dance
- Get therapy or journal your feelings.
- Wear the color orange.
- Do exercises to strengthen your hips.
Mainpura
The Manipura or the solar plexus chakra is the part of your body that is located at your side, your midback and your abdomen. This is connected with the fire element. This is how you feel about yourself and the relationship you have with your own sel.
Are You Balanced?
If you have any of these symptoms, chances are you have an imbalance of your solar plexus chakra:
- Abdominal pain.
- Digestive problems.
- Low self-esteem.
- A huge ego.
- Cannot commit.
- Cannot follow through with goals.
To Shift the Balance:
- Connect with fire element such as light a candle or have a bonfire.
- Eat easily digested foods.
- Go in the sun.
- Wear things the color yellow.
- Detoxify your body and do core twists.
Anahata
The Anahata or the heart chakra is where your chest, heart, arms, hands, upper back and shoulders are connected. These are connected with the air element. This is associated with your love both kindness and romantic love, how compassionate you are, your family love and friendship love.
Are You Balanced?
If you have the following symptoms, chances are your heart chakra is unbalanced:
- Upper back pain.
- Chest pain.
- Tight shoulders.
- Cannot love or receive love.
- Does not have self-compassion.
- Feels a loss or a lack.
To Shift Balance:
- Connect with the air by going outside for fresh air.
- Show kindness to others.
- Practice self-love and self-care.
- Wear things with the colors pink or green.
- Do chest and upper body stretches.
Visshudha
The Visshudha or the throat chakra is where your neck, ears, jaw, throat and mouth are. This is connected with the space or ether element. This is where you communicate, and where you know when to talk or when to not talk. This is related to your ability to speak from your heart and mind and to have compassion.
Are You Balanced?
If you have any of these symptoms, chances are that you are having a throat imbalance:
- Laryngitis
- Sore Throat
- Jaw Pain
- Grinding teeth.
- Stiffness of neck.
- Talking all the Time
- Trouble staying quiet.
- Inability to stand up for yourself.
To Shift Balance
- Sing the mantra.
- Drink tea or lemon water.
- Use silent mediation.
- Wear things the color turquoise.
- Listen to music.
Ajna
The Ajna or the third eye chakra is where your forehead and eyebrows are. This is where your imagination and your wisdom take place. This area helps you to see the truth and is the wisest part of your body. When your third eye is open you see the world differently.
Are You Balanced?
If you have these symptoms, you might have an imbalance of your third eye:
- Foggy mind.
- No intuitive guidance.
- No inspiration.
- Too much imagination.
To Shift Balance
- Listen to your body.
- Keep a journal of your dreams.
- Wear things with the color blue.
- Have good posture.
- Practice Yoga while keeping your eyes closed.
Sahasrara
The Sahasrara or the crown chakra is the top of your head. This is where you have enlightenment and where you see things as a whole.
Are You Balanced?
If you have any of these symptoms, chances are you aren’t balanced in your sahasrara:
- Headaches
- Lack of concentration.
- Drama
- Cannot see in your own world.
- Cannot be empathetic.
To Shift Balance
- Meditate
- Volunteer your time
- Keep a journal on being thankful.
- Wear things with the color purple.
- To yoga poses and headstands.
Conclusion
The chakra is the way that the body works as a whole to deal with things such as disease, discomfort and other problems. You can make your own way back to full balance by making sure that your chakras are always in balance and by doing something about it if they aren’t. Allow yourself to be harmonized and enjoy life.