Use this handy reference guide to review and deepen your understanding of the chakra system.
Root Chakra (Muladhara)
Location: Base of the spine
Color: Red
Element: Earth
Governs: Survival, stability, security
Signs of Imbalance:
Physical: Fatigue, lower back pain, immune disorders
Emotional: Anxiety, fear, lack of focus
Balancing Tools:
Reiki hand placement over the base of the spine
Grounding exercises (e.g., walking barefoot on the earth)
Affirmations: “I am safe. I am grounded.”
Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)
Location: Below the navel
Color: Orange
Element: Water
Governs: Creativity, pleasure, emotions
Signs of Imbalance:
Physical: Reproductive issues, lower abdominal pain
Emotional: Guilt, lack of creativity, emotional instability
Balancing Tools:
Reiki hand placement over the lower abdomen
Creative activities (e.g., painting, writing)
Affirmations: “I embrace my creativity and passion.”
Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
Location: Upper abdomen
Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
Governs: Confidence, personal power, self-esteem
Signs of Imbalance:
Physical: Digestive issues, ulcers, fatigue
Emotional: Low self-esteem, lack of motivation, anger
Balancing Tools:
Reiki hand placement over the upper abdomen
Breathing exercises to ignite inner power
Affirmations: “I am confident and in control of my life.”
Heart Chakra (Anahata)
Location: Center of the chest
Color: Green (or pink)
Element: Air
Governs: Love, compassion, relationships
Signs of Imbalance:
Physical: Heart and lung issues, upper back pain
Emotional: Loneliness, jealousy, inability to forgive
Balancing Tools:
Reiki hand placement over the chest
Loving-kindness meditation
Affirmations: “I am open to giving and receiving love.”
Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
Location: Throat
Color: Blue
Element: Ether (space)
Governs: Communication, self-expression, truth
Signs of Imbalance:
Physical: Sore throat, thyroid issues, stiff neck
Emotional: Fear of speaking up, dishonesty, timidity
Balancing Tools:
Reiki hand placement over the throat
Singing or chanting
Affirmations: “I speak my truth clearly and confidently.”
Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)
Location: Between the eyebrows
Color: Indigo
Element: Light
Governs: Intuition, insight, imagination
Signs of Imbalance:
Physical: Headaches, blurred vision, insomnia
Emotional: Confusion, lack of clarity, disconnection from intuition
Balancing Tools:
Reiki hand placement over the forehead
Visualization exercises
Affirmations: “I trust my intuition and inner wisdom.”
Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
Location: Top of the head
Color: Violet or white
Element: Thought
Governs: Spiritual connection, enlightenment, unity
Signs of Imbalance:
Physical: Nervous system disorders, migraines
Emotional: Isolation, lack of purpose, disconnection from spirit
Balancing Tools:
Reiki hand placement over the top of the head
Meditation for divine connection
Affirmations: “I am connected to the divine source of all creation.”
How to Identify Chakra Imbalances
Self-Reflection:
Journal about physical symptoms or emotional patterns you’re experiencing.
Body Scans:
Use Reiki to scan your body for areas of warmth, tension, or blockages.
Chakra Pendulum Test:
Use a pendulum to check the energy flow of each chakra.
Tools to Balance Chakras with Reiki
Reiki Hand Placements:
Place your hands over the corresponding chakra and visualize healing energy flowing into it.
Meditation with Intention:
Meditate while focusing on the color and qualities of the chakra you want to balance.
Affirmations:
Use positive affirmations to shift the energy of an imbalanced chakra.
Crystal Healing:
Use crystals associated with each chakra (e.g., amethyst for the crown, citrine for the solar plexus).
Sound Healing:
Chant the bija mantras (seed sounds) for each chakra:
Root: Lam
Sacral: Vam
Solar Plexus: Ram
Heart: Yam
Throat: Ham
Third Eye: Om
Crown: Silence or Om
Reflection Exercise
Choose one chakra to focus on today. Reflect on the following:
What qualities of this chakra resonate most with you right now?
Are there any signs of imbalance you recognize?
What steps can you take to bring it into alignment?
The chakras are a roadmap to your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. By learning to balance them, you’re not just supporting your own well-being but also strengthening your ability to heal others as a Reiki practitioner. 🌟
Listen to this Reiki Garden Guided Meditation by me to help center and align your chakras: https://mistyevansbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Reiki-Garden-meditation-copy.mp3