The chakras they are vortices of energy through which the life force flows through us. These correspond to different aspects of our being and influence the physical, mental and emotional aspects. Each of the 7 chakras influences a certain area of the body and of life; however, for us to feel good and at ease in the environment, the fundamental thing is that they all be in perfect balance. In this note, practical exercises to activate them.
When the chakras are balanced, there is a feeling of general well-being: we feel in tune with the universe and by staying in that state, the chakras open to receive the universal energy of love.
However, if one chacka or several chakras are blocked or exercises are needed to activate them, all the others begin to malfunction, and we lose our inner balance. For this reason, taking care of our chakras and keeping them balanced is extremely important for life.
THE ORIGIN OF THE CHAKRAS
The first notions come from the Hindu tradition, which considers that each person has an incalculable number of energy bodies. Although organs and cells are energetic bodies because they process and produce energy, there are certain energetic points that channel and connect all that energy with the plane of consciousness. These points are the chakras.
Each tradition associates a number of chakras that can be from four to eleven. Although in the West 7 chakras have been incorporated, which can be found in cultures such as China, Tibet or even the Mayans.
Undoubtedly, in each culture it can be different, but the exercises to activate them are generally similar.
WHAT CHAKRAS DO I HAVE, HOW TO KNOW IF THEY ARE BLOCKED and what exercises are used to activate them
A brief guide on the chakras that we all have, how we can know if one or more than one is blocked and, obviously, how and what practical exercises to do to activate them and enjoy a life with better energy.
The 7 Chakras: exercises to work with each one
1. Root Chakra: Muladhara
The Root Chakra is the first starting to count from the bottom. It is linked to the material, to the places where we feel safe, it is the cable to the ground. It is located at the base of the spine or coccyx and its associated color is red.
When it is blocked, it can generate a feeling of rootlessness, guilt, and fear of facing the problems and situations of daily life.
It also prevents you from concentrating on routine tasks and creates distractions.
- Questions to know if you have the Root Chakra blocked:
Do I feel at home here? Do I have a strong desire to live? Do I feel vibrant, healthy? Do I love my body and appreciate it as a treasure? Am I a high energy person?
- Physical exercises to unlock it
Aerobic exercises, running, dancing, walking barefoot.
- Emotional exercises to unlock or activate it
Carry out activities that enhance your self-confidence: towards yourself and towards your inner child.
The mantra to open this chakra is “LAM”.
- Aromatherapy to unlock it
If you prefer aromatherapy, you can try patchouli. This essential oil is linked to the earth, it will help you connect with it, as well as overcome fatigue and feel more active.
2. Sacral Chakra: Svadhisthana
The second Chakra is linked to sexuality, lived freely and fully, freed from all guilt. It is located below the navel, lower abdomen
When this Chakra is blocked, fear of enjoyment and contempt for sex appear, as well as all kinds of sexual repression. Blockages in this chakra restrict or limit the free expression of our personality.
- Questions to know if you have the Sacral Chakra blocked:
Do I have a healthy sex drive? Can I express myself sexually, give and receive pleasure? Do I feel sexually fulfilled?
- Physical exercises to unlock it
All kinds of exercises that require moving and/or rotating the hips, for example dances such as merengue, salsa, belly dancing, etc. It is also a good idea to resort to swimming, baths, showers or Jacuzzis.
- Emotional exercises to unlock it
It is very important, if you feel that you have the Sacrum blocked, that you begin to reconcile with your emotions: you do not need to repress them, seriously. That energy wants to leave your body and is damaging your internal balance. Finding ways to express what you feel is very important in this case.
The mantra for this chakra is “VAM”.
- Aromatherapy to unlock it
If you prefer aromatherapy, you can use pink pepper. In addition to stimulating the erotic nature, this essence helps you eliminate prejudices about your own body and feel better about yourself.
3. Solar Plexus Chakra: Manipura
The solar plexus chakra is the one in the center of the body, between the intestines and the heart. This third chakra, according to Ayurveda, is responsible for the mental body. It is located above the navel, stomach area.
When the solar plexus is closed or blocked, diseases appear in the digestive system, ulcers, heartburn, stomach pain, etc. In addition, it is common for you to feel chronic fatigue, and feel the need to resort to stimulants to get ahead.
From the emotional side, the feeling of inferiority, the feeling of insecurity and lack of confidence is common; added to a permanent dissatisfaction with yourself.
- Questions to know if you have a blocked Solar Plexus Chakra:
Do I have the ability to make decisions and act on them? Am I aware of my emotions and can I control them? Do I know what I want and am I confident in manifesting it? Am I emotionally satisfied?
- Physical exercises to unlock it
Running is a great exercise to reactivate the Solar Plexus. It also serves to release tension: with a pillow or with the object that you think is convenient, even with your feet or hands, hit the bed releasing anger when you think it is necessary.
- Emotional exercises to unlock it
Changing habits and reestablishing routines is also a great exercise to unlock this Chakra.
The mantra that allows you to awaken this chakra is “RAM”.
- Aromatherapy to unlock it
As for aromatherapy, the best thing you can do is turn to black pepper, which brings knowledge about the past and helps find new solutions to old problems. This oil also brings the gift of refining an idea to its best expression and living in integrity.
4. Heart Crakra: Anahata
The fourth Chakra is associated with the heart, and feelings of love towards others, and openness towards life. It is located in the center of the chest.
When it is closed, heart or coronary diseases can appear; or, from the sentimental level, an inability to relate in a healthy way with others, to open up to the outside.
- Questions to know if you have a blocked Heart Chakra:
Do I love myself, my family and friends? Do I have a strong feeling of compassion towards living beings? Can I accept others as they are? Do I expect the best from people and seek the best from them?
- Physical exercises to unlock it
Breathing exercises are essential to keep this chakra active. Start nasal breathing starting with the abdomen, chest and clavicles; then exhale slowly in the same order, expelling all the air well.
- Emotional exercises to unlock it
You can also take small but powerful actions, like helping someone every day or being nice to someone you don’t like.
The mantra that is associated with this chakra is “IAM”.
- Aromatherapy to unlock it
On the other hand, pine essential oil is ideal for opening it. This essence will allow for the restoration of the heart when emotions have hardened.
It helps heal old wounds, thus moving forward more lightly, without the weight of the past. Likewise, it offers the possibility of living with more intensity the emotions of the present.
5. Throat Chakra: Visuddha
This fifth chakra has to do with one’s own role within society. Its energy is associated with setting goals and meeting goals. It is located in the throat area and its associated color is blue.
When it is closed, throat conditions and voice problems appear; as well as difficulties in communicating with others and fear of speaking for fear of getting into trouble.
In some cases, thyroid problems can also appear.
- Questions to know if you have a blocked Throat Chakra:
Can I express myself easily? Do I take responsibility for my life without blaming others? Do I do the practical things that I have to do to be healthy, happy, etc.? Do I feel worthy of reward for my efforts? Do I have faith in myself, in taking risks, accepting challenges and creating ways to achieve them?
- Exercises you can do to unlock it
Singing and vocalizing exercises are necessary to unblock this chakra. You can also take refuge in a place where you don’t bother anyone and scream: scream with all your might until you feel like you have nothing more to get out of it.
You can also make turns of the neck and movements of the same in all directions.
- Emotional exercises to unlock it
Pronounce repeatedly and systematically some mantra. The one that represents it is HAM, although you can also use the OM for this exercise.
- Aromatherapy to unlock it
The ideal essential oil to activate the throat chakra is lavender. Lavender essence harmonizes more aspects of the human condition than any other essential oil.
This powerful essential oil will help you engage in the world, sharing your gifts. Thus, it will eliminate your feelings of being too delicate, of not being able to face the things of the world.
6. Third Eye Chakra: Ajna
The sixth Chakra is in the forehead and connects us with the world of thought, it concentrates the energy that allows us to visualize and understand mental concepts, generate ideas. It is located in the area between the eyebrows, and its color is indigo. It is intimately linked to the Pineal glandwhich if activated allows us to connect with things that go beyond our physical existence.
When this chakra is blocked you may experience mental confusion and even hallucinations. You can also have vision problems and related headaches as a symptom.
- Questions to know if you have the Third Eye Chakra blocked:
Am I mentally strong and able to resolve? Do I have many ideas and take steps to bring them to reality? Am I able to visualize goals and dreams?
- Physical exercises to unlock it
Massaging the eyes with closed eyelids and the eyebrows using the fingertips is a good exercise to unblock this chakra, as well as massaging the temples and around the eyes in a circular motion.
- Emotional exercises to unlock it
Other exercises you can do is to perform guided meditations, or visualize geometric figures.
His mantra is “KSHAM”.
- Aromatherapy to unlock it
On the other hand, lemon essential oil is perfect for activating the sixth chakra, the head chakra. It offers the gift of connecting the mental body to intuition, as well as creating mental versatility. In this way, it allows you to organize thoughts and information, and be more connected with intuitive thoughts.
7. Crown Chakra: Sahasrara
The seventh and last chakra is located in the crown, and connects us with the spiritual and knowledge plane. His color is violet.
When it is blocked, an expansion of the ego appears, and a need to dominate everything. There will be attitudes of arrogance and difficulties in thinking autonomously; always looking for the support of others to do things.
The blockage of this chakra…