
Chakras are energy centres in the body, according to Hindu and yogic traditions. There are seven main chakras, each with a specific vibration and colour that influences our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. When these chakras are blocked or full of negative energy, it can affect us psychologically and emotionally.
Chakra cleansing is a process of self-realisation, to achieve inner peace and to feel more like yourself. One way to do this is through meditation.
To begin, find a quiet and comfortable place. Close your eyes and take a deep breath, letting your thoughts float away. Visualise each chakra, glowing its respective colour, and focus on your root chakra first. Imagine a ball of light moving through your body, taking negative energy with it as it leaves. Repeat this for each chakra.
Characteristics | Values |
---|---|
Chakra | Crown Chakra |
Type of meditation | Chakra cleansing meditation |
How often | Once a week |
Where to do it | A quiet and comfortable place |
What to do before starting | Choose a quiet place and read through the meditation guidelines |
What to do first | Close your eyes and take a deep breath |
What to do next | Picture a beautiful and warm red light forming at the base of your spine, in the center of your root chakra |
What to do if you feel up for it | Take a deep breath and chant the “lam” mantra |
What to do if you don't feel up for it | Don't force yourself |
What to do after focusing on the root chakra | Do this meditation for all seven chakras. Picture the light changing color as it moves from each chakra to the next |
What to do when you reach the crown chakra | Say a little gratitude prayer, take a deep breath, and slowly start to regain awareness of your body, starting with your feet, and moving upwards until you've reached the top of your head |
What to do after the meditation | Slowly open your eyes. Once you're ready, remove your gemstones and sit up |
What to do after the meditation | Cleanse your crystals |
What You'll Learn
Visualising coloured lights
Root Chakra (Red)
Visualise a red vortex of energy stemming from the base of your spine. This chakra is about feeling safe and grounded, and it is connected to your survival instincts and physical body. As you breathe, imagine breathing in trust and nourishment, and breathing out fear and illness.
Sacral Chakra (Orange)
Visualise an orange vortex of energy in your pelvic area. This chakra is related to creativity, pleasure, and sensuality. As the orange sphere of energy expands, breathe in pleasure and ease, and breathe out guilt and shame. Allow yourself to feel and process your emotions.
Solar Plexus Chakra (Yellow)
Visualise a yellow vortex of energy stemming from the centre of your abdomen. This chakra is about confidence, personal power, and self-expression. As the yellow sphere of energy grows, breathe in confidence and consciousness, and breathe out fear, judgement, anger, and resentment. Feel comfortable with your power and learn to set healthy boundaries.
Heart Chakra (Green)
Visualise a green vortex of energy stemming from the centre of your heart. This chakra is about giving and receiving love and fostering compassion and empathy. As the green sphere of energy expands, breathe in gratitude and compassion and breathe out envy and grief. Offer unconditional love to yourself and open your heart to giving and receiving without fear.
Throat Chakra (Blue)
Visualise a blue vortex of energy stemming from your throat. This chakra is about truthful and powerful expression and communication. As the blue sphere of energy expands, breathe in authenticity and acceptance, and breathe out fear and judgement. Express yourself with love and be committed to speaking your truth.
Third Eye Chakra (Indigo)
Visualise an indigo vortex of energy stemming from the centre of your forehead. This chakra is about intuition, self-realisation, and awareness. As the indigo sphere of energy expands, breathe in insight and divinity, and breathe out doubt and fear. Honour your intuition and follow your inner guidance.
Crown Chakra (Purple or White)
Visualise a purple or white vortex of energy at the top of your head. This chakra is about enlightenment, spirituality, and connection to your higher self. As the purple or white sphere of energy expands, breathe in divinity and wisdom, and breathe out distrust and limiting beliefs. Feel connected to all and open to receiving divine love and light.
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Using crystals
Crystals have been used in healing and spiritual practices for thousands of years. While there is no scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of crystals, many people believe that they can aid in meditation and chakra cleansing.
Choosing Crystals
Crystals can be chosen based on their colour, which usually corresponds to the colour of the chakra they are meant to heal. For example, red or black/brown crystals are typically used for the root chakra, orange crystals for the sacral chakra, and yellow crystals for the solar plexus chakra. However, there are exceptions to this rule, and other factors such as the type of crystal and its metaphysical properties should also be considered.
Some recommended crystals for each chakra include:
- Root Chakra: Hematite, Black Tourmaline, Red Jasper, and Red Calcite
- Sacral Chakra: Amber, Tiger's Eye, Carnelian, and Orange Calcite
- Solar Plexus Chakra: Lemon Quartz, Yellow Jasper, and Citrine
- Heart Chakra: Rose Quartz, Rhodonite, Jade, Peridot, and Green Calcite
- Throat Chakra: Turquoise, Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, and Amazonite
- Third Eye Chakra: Amethyst, Purple Fluorite, Moldavite, and Black Obsidian
- Crown Chakra: Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Selenite, and Diamond
Once you have selected your crystals, there are several ways you can use them to cleanse your chakras:
- Placing crystals on your chakra points: Lie down and place each crystal on the corresponding chakra point on your body. You can do this while relaxing or meditating to enhance the effect.
- Holding crystals while you meditate: Hold your chosen crystals in your hands while meditating to heighten your senses and focus your energy.
- Wearing crystals as jewellery: Wear crystal jewellery, such as necklaces, rings, bracelets, or earrings, to keep your crystals close to your chakras throughout the day.
- Placing crystals around your home: Display your crystals in your home to create a positive and healing environment.
Cleansing Your Crystals
It is important to cleanse your crystals before and after each chakra healing session to remove any negative energy they may have absorbed. You can cleanse your crystals by:
- Running them under clean water or bathing them in salt water
- Exposing them to sunlight or moonlight
- Smudging them with sage or palo santo smoke
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Yoga poses
Root Chakra Yoga Poses
Since the root chakra is at the base of the energy system, poses that help ground you are beneficial. Try reclining bound angle, Tadasana (mountain pose), Warrior 1 & 2, tree pose, Malasana (squat pose), and chair pose.
Sacral Chakra Yoga Poses
The sacral chakra is considered the gate chakra for all fluidity in the body, so include bound and open-angle poses such as pigeon, lizard, and Baddha Konasana (butterfly).
Solar Plexus Chakra Yoga Poses
To foster positive energy for personal transformation and to keep your belly’s fire at a controlled burn, introduce any asana that contracts or compresses the core, such as boat pose, plank pose, seated twists, reclined twists, and bow pose.
Heart Chakra Yoga Poses
To promote peace and harmony between your physical and spiritual worlds, try chest-opening poses like dancers, bridge, upward facing dog, humble warrior, and melting heart pose (puppy pose).
Throat Chakra Yoga Poses
To purify your being and keep your emotional self-balanced, include any asana that stretches or compresses the throat region, such as camel pose, fish pose, plow pose, and shoulder stand.
Third Eye Chakra Yoga Poses
Introspective postures like hero or lotus pose or those that add slight pressure to the forehead like child’s pose or standing forward fold will bolster healthy energy flow through the Third Eye.
Crown Chakra Yoga Poses
Although meditation is considered the best exercise for this chakra, promote energy centre balance with Corpse pose (Savasana), headstand, and rabbit pose.
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Positive affirmations
Root Chakra
- "I am financially secure."
- "I am deeply and safely connected to my body and the Earth."
- "I am at peace with the material world in which I live."
- "I am strong."
Sacral Chakra
- "It's safe to express my sexuality."
- "I am comfortable in my body."
- "I am passionate about my life."
- "I flow with creativity and radiate joy."
Solar Plexus Chakra
- "My work has an ease and flow."
- "I am confident in all that I do."
- "I make decisions with confidence."
- "I am open to possibilities."
Heart Chakra
- "I am open to give and receive love."
- "I love and accept myself."
- "I have the strength to follow my heart."
- "My heart is healed from past wounds."
Throat Chakra
- "It's safe to express my needs."
- "I love to use my voice and express myself."
- "I am an active listener."
- "I am learning, and I am growing."
Third Eye Chakra
- "I trust my intuition."
- "I am connected to the spiritual world."
- "I am aware of my dreams, and they guide me."
- "I am exactly where I should be."
Crown Chakra
- "I am a divine being."
- "I am connected to the universe."
- "The universe is working with me."
- "I am aligned with the highest aspect of my being."
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Essential oils
Root Chakra
The root chakra is the lowest of the chakras and is responsible for the sense of stability and security. The following essential oils bring about a sense of earthiness, grounding us and instilling a sense of motivation. Apply these oils to your pulse points or behind your knees for the best results:
- Patchouli
- Cedarwood
- Frankincense
- Vetiver
Sacral Chakra
The sacral chakra is the second human chakra system and is considered the centre of creative energy as well as sexual energy. The following oils infuse feelings of joy and a sense of desire, both metaphorically and physically:
- Ylang Ylang
- Gardenia
- Sandalwood
Solar Plexus Chakra
The solar plexus chakra is the third chakra and is considered the centre for the stability of self-confidence and self-esteem. The following oils are energizing and enhance our feelings of empowerment:
- Bergamot
- Lavender
- Cardamom
- Sweet Orange
Heart Chakra
The heart chakra is the fourth human chakra system and is responsible for our ability to love another and show compassion to all beings. The following oils can elicit powerful emotions that we associate with love:
- Marjoram
- Lavender
Throat Chakra
The throat chakra is indicative of our ability to communicate and is manifested in our self-expression of feelings and creativity. The following oils support positive expression and communication:
- Eucalyptus
- Clary Sage
- Peppermint
- Cypress
Third Eye Chakra
The third eye chakra is the sixth in the human chakra system and is responsible for the innate ability of intuition and is linked to the higher order of imagination. The following oils are beneficial in promoting our brain function and spirituality:
- Jasmine
- Myrrh
- Clary Sage
Crown Chakra
The crown chakra is the final one in the human chakra system and is located at the top of your head. The following oils have qualities that enable us to open our minds and see the world through a different lens:
- Rose
- Lotus
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Frequently asked questions
Chakras are pools of energy with specific vibrations and colours that influence not only different physical regions of the body but also emotional and spiritual well-being.
There are 7 major chakras: the root chakra, the sacral chakra, the solar plexus chakra, the heart chakra, the throat chakra, the third-eye chakra, and the crown chakra.
Cleansing your chakras can help you feel more like yourself. When your chakras are blocked or full of negative energy, you may feel unlike yourself. Balancing and cleansing your chakras of negativity can help you feel like the best version of yourself.
You may feel off-balance or stuck in life, or you may feel that the day is dragging on. You might experience chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or low energy.
Chakra meditation is one of the most powerful ways to cleanse and balance chakras. You can start by finding a quiet and comfortable place and reading through meditation guidelines. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. With each exhale, feel your body relaxing and becoming heavier. Continue taking deep breaths until you're in a complete state of relaxation. Picture a beautiful and warm light forming at the base of your spine and moving up through each chakra, in order, until you reach the crown of your head. Imagine the light changing colour as it moves from each chakra to the next.