Sahasrara: Crown chakra
Location- Top of the head
Bodily function- The mind, to know and understand release attachment
Emotions- Bliss & Spirituality
Elements- Consciousness
Balanced Behavior- Connected with both self and the world, Present in your everyday life, Wise, & Filled with Universal Love
Overactive Behavior- Dogmatic, Judgmental, Ungrounded, Addiction
Blocked behavior - Learning difficulties, Disconnected from reality, Anger
Blocked Physical Manifestations- Arthritis, Constipation, Colon issues
Healing Method - Fresh Air, Sunlight, spending time in nature
Ajna: Third Eye chakra
Location- Forehead
Emotions- Intuition & Imagination
Elements- Light
Balanced Behavior- Intuitive, Faithful, Imaginative, & Clarity of Mind
Overactive Behavior- Nightmares, Delusions, Hallucinations, & Obsession
Blocked behavior- Poor judgment, Lacks focus, Poor imagination, & Depression
Blocked Physical Manifestations- Headaches, Blurred vision, Hearing loss, Eye pain
Healing foods- Purple Potatoes, Blackberries, Plums, & Purple Grapes
Vishuddha: Throat chakra
Location- Throat
Bodily function- Throat, Respiratory system, Vocal chords, Teeth
Emotions- Self expression
Elements- Ether
Balanced Behavior- Expressive, Good communication, Trustworthy, Calm, Honest
Overactive Behavior- Opinionated, Critical, Gossips often
Blocked behavior- Secretive, Cannot express yourself, Quiet, Shy, Moody
Blocked Physical Manifestations- Mouth Ulcer, jaw pain, Stiff neck, Sore Throat, Dental problems
Healing foods- Blueberries, Kelp, Figs
Anahata Heart Chakra
Location- Chest
Bodily function- Heart, Lungs, Circulatory and Immune System
Emotions- Balance and Love. To love and be loved release grief.
Elements- Air
Balanced Behavior- Generous, Loving, Compassionate, Peaceful, Empathetic
Overactive Behavior- Jealousy, Self Sacrificing, Codependency
Blocked Behavior- Lack of empathy, Bitter, Hateful, Jealousy, Trust Issues
Blocked Physical Manifestations- High blood pressure, Poor circulation, Respiratory issues, breathing problems, Compromised immune system
Healing foods- Spinach, Broccoli, Kale, Peas, Leafy Greens
Manipura Solar Plexus chakra
Location- Stomach and Abdomen
Bodily function- Digestive System, stomach, liver, & Pancreas
Blocked Physical Manifestations- Low blood sugar, gas, indigestion, diarrhea
Emotions- Pleasure, Confidence , & Responsibility. To act releases Shame.
Elements- Fire
Balanced Behavior - Confident, Feeling in control of your life, having ambitions and goals
Overactive Behavior - Manipulative tendencies, Feeling run down, Perfectionism, Overly critical of self and others
Blocked Behavior- Low self-esteem, helplessness, lack of boundaries or lack of boundary enforcement,
Healing Foods- Yellow peppers, Oats, Bananas, Corn
Swadhistanah Sacral Chakra
Location- Womb, Below the naval
Bodily function- Reproductive Organs, Kidneys, Bowles, Immune System
Emotions- Sexuality, Desire, and Pleasure. To feel and desire releases guilt.
Elements- Water
Balanced Behavior- Passionate, Creative, Optimistic, Healthy Libido, Openness
Overactive Behavior- Over emotional, Fixated on sex, Manipulative
Blocked behavior- Low libido, Fear of Intimacy, Codependency
Physical Blocked Manifestations- Kidney Issues, Joint Pain, Anemia, Ovarian cysts, Reproductive issues
Healing foods- Mangoes, Passion fruit, Turmeric, Ginger, Golden milk
Muladhara Base or root Chakra
Location- Base of your Spine
Bodily function- Spine, Rectum, Circulatory System
Emotions- Security of self; to be grounded release fear
Elements- Earth
Balanced Behavior- Safe, secured, Centered, Grounded, Happy to be alive
Overactive Behavior- Greedy, Lustful for power, Cynical, Materialistic
Blocked behavior-Fear, Anxiety, Insecurity, Self-pity, Self doubt, Aggression
Blocked Physical Manifestations- Stiffness in legs, Rectal pain, Colon issues, Inflammation, Bladder Issues, Lower Back Pain
Healing foods- Beets, Parsnips, Apples, & Pomegranates
Noticing blocked energy transformers (Chakras)
There can be a depletion of energy flow or too much energetic activity in one or several of your chakras; each of these issues will manifest as different physical or emotional problems.
When a chakra is low in energy flow ( Blocked) it will be difficult for you to express certain feelings associated with that chakra.
When a Chakra is overactive, or experiencing too much energy flow, qualities associated with the overactive chakra are too much of a dominant force in your life.
Chakra practice is all about creating balance of energy flow and this can be agreed upon in both Hinduism and Buddhism.
Prolonged imbalance of chakras can lead to physical illness, mental challenges, emotional confusion, and even disease.
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Chakra Balance
SpiritualA complete history and beginner-friendly guide to chakra practice. Learn chakra correspondence, know which chakras are blocked, and how to achieve chakra alignment here. With a variety of techniques to help you maintain that alignment with yoga, af...
