Are your Chakras out of balance?

What are chakras? Chakras are energy centers located throughout the body that play a crucial role in our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. When our chakras are in balance, we feel energized, confident, and connected to our inner selves. However, when our chakras become blocked or imbalanced, we may experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms that can negatively impact our quality of life.

Signs That Your Chakras are Out of Balance

There are several signs that indicate that your chakras may be out of balance, including:

Physical discomfort or pain in specific areas of the body
Emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, or irritability
Difficulty concentrating or focusing
Chronic fatigue or exhaustion
A lack of motivation or enthusiasm for life
Difficulty connecting with others or feeling isolated
A sense of disconnection from one's own inner wisdom

The Seven Chakras

There are seven main chakras located throughout the body, each of which corresponds to different aspects of our physical and emotional well-being. These chakras include:

Root Chakra (Muladhara): located at the base of the spine, governs our sense of security and stability. When this chakra is out of balance it may cause constipation and bowel issues, weight gain or loss, weakened immunity, Issues in the lower body, including the lower back, legs, feet, knees and the base of the spine, feeling unsafe, unstable, anxious and fearful, feeling ungrounded, erratic behavior, living in 'survival mode", negativity and cynicism, doubt about your place in the universe.
Sacral Chakra (Svadhishthana): located in the lower abdomen, governs our emotions and sexuality as well as creativity. When this chakra is out of balance it may cause feeling consumed by emotions, emotional ups and downs, using escapism to avoid life, sexual disfunction or inappropriate expressions of sexuality or low libido, detachment, isolation, lack of creative inspiration, or lack of emotion.
Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura): located in the upper abdomen, governs our confidence, self-esteem, energy and vitality, will power and nutrient absorption. When this chakra is out of balance it may cause low self esteem, difficulty making decisions, feeling blocked and unable to move forward, lack of motivation, fatigue, overeating, digestive orders and weight gain especially around the abdomen, ulcers, and issues of the liver, stomach, pancreas and colon, needing constant approval from others, continuing with a lot of worries about what others may think about you.
Heart Chakra (Anahata): located in the center of the chest, governs our ability to give and receive love, compassion and relationships. When this chakra is out of balance it may cause disorders of the heart, lungs, thymus, breasts and arms, upper back pain, asthma. May also cause fear of relationships, feelings of loneliness and being unloved, suspicion of others, possessiveness, antisocial behaviors, being overly judgmental, jealousy, codependency, clinging, tendency to stay in abusive relationships, doing for others but not taking care of your own needs, overly sacrificing or martyr syndrome.
Throat Chakra (Vishuddha): located in the throat, governs our communication and self-expression. When this chakra is out of balance it may cause thyroid issues, sore throats, ear infections, neck and shoulder pain, issues expressing yourself, tmj disorders, fear about speaking your truth, feeling anxious about speaking or communicating, difficulty being understood and difficulty understanding others.
Third Eye Chakra (Ajna): located in the forehead, governs our intuition and perception. When this chakra is out of balance it may cause lack of focus, feeling detached from sense of inner intuition, can't envision the future, lack of purpose, narrow mindedness and self doubt, or overwhelming paranormal experiences, hallucinations, eye problems, headaches, insomnia, endocrine imbalance, disorders in pituitary and pineal gland as well as hypothalamus,
Crown Chakra (Sahasrara): located at the top of the head, governs our connection to the divine/God and spiritual well-being. When this chakra is out of balance it may cause lack of balance/vertigo, poor coordination, confusion, lack of connection to the world, hyper spiritualization, poor mental functioning, lack of focus, feeling ungrounded, lack of connection to any higher power, isolation, loneliness, being spaced out, feeling disconnected or lost.

Imbalanced Chakras

When one or more of our chakras are imbalanced, it can manifest in a variety of physical, emotional, and spiritual symptoms. For example, an imbalanced root chakra may result in feelings of insecurity, fear, or restlessness, while an imbalanced sacral chakra may result in emotional instability, sexual dysfunction, or creative blockages.

Get Back in Balance with Reiki

Reiki is a form of energy healing that can help to balance and harmonize your chakras, promoting overall wellness and well-being. During a Reiki session, a practitioner uses their hands to channel healing energy into your body, helping to release blockages and restore balance to your chakras. If you suspect that your chakras may be out of balance, consider setting up a Reiki session or adding Reiki to your next massage.

Supporting you on your journey

Our Reiki practitioners will begin the Reiki session with a one on one consultation to get an understanding of what you would like to work on during the session. Divine Spark incorporates sound healing and crystal healing in all of our Reiki sessions. After the Reiki session the practitioner will give you feedback on what they found and life-style recommendations to support you on your journey.

In conclusion, our chakras play a crucial role in our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. When our chakras are in balance, we feel energized, confident, and connected to our inner selves. If you are experiencing physical or emotional discomfort, it may be a sign that your chakras are out of balance. Consider seeking out a Reiki practitioner to help balance and harmonize your chakras, promoting overall wellness and well-being.