Svadisthana (Sacral) Chakra

 Svadisthana (Sacral) Chakra

Meaning:   “I FEEL” 

Yantra/Symbol:

Mudra: 

Mantra/Chant/Sound: Vam

Function: Emotional Connection. Sensuality, Creativity, Enthusiasm. Feelings. Joy. Governs your emotional body and your physical and emotional feelings and senses. Associated with sexual energy (not the sex organs but the creativity, drive for  life-sustaining energy, reproduction). The centre of self-expression and joy- assimilation of sexual expression and food, ideas and creativity.  Giving and receiving love in all kinds of relationships, relationships motivation. Urinary system/kidneys.

The Sacral and Root chakra act as the recycling bin of the energy field. They return to the earth any negative emotional energies and `toxic waste` that the other chakras cannot deal with.

Life Development/7 year cycle: 8-14 years and 57-63 years

Endocrine Gland: The glands of the endocrine system provide a chemical communication network that controls a large number of physiological processes. The chemical messengers are known as hormones. The Adrenal Glands are governed by the Sacral Chakra which produce the hormones that activate the body under stress. Being in the `fight or flight` response often can affect this chakra.

Colour: Orange.

Essential Oils: Sandalwood, Jasmine, Rose, Ylang Ylang

Crystals: Fire Opal to stimulate creativity & remove blockages. Carnelian, orange calcite. Emerald (or other greens to calm).

Yoga Pose: Twisting triangle.

Underactive Sacral Chakra

*Symptoms: Feeling unloved, especially during childhood. Afraid of positive sensations, denying sensual pleasure. Stifled creativity. Over-protectiveness, Jealousy. Inability to receive love.

*Restore: Meditate on opening this chakra. Wear orange, use crystals. Eat foods- chocolate, honey, pastas, wine, bread and butter, fruits bananas, watermelon, pears. Sensory input- music, art, flowers.

Overactive Sacral Chakra

* Putting up defences to true feelings, Promiscuity. Emotional attachment to others. Excessive greed. Addictions. Losing touch with your feelings. Over emotional.

*Restore: Meditate on restoring the chakra to normal function. Wear green or green crystals. Avoid above foods.

Affirmations:

“My feelings are healthy. My body seeks only genuine and healing pleasures that are healthy and balanced.  My Sacral Chakra is functioning normally. I feel good.”

Muladhara (Root) Chakra

Muladhara (Root/Base) Chakra

Meaning:   “I am”  “The support of the root”,  “The keeper of the beginning”,

                                 “The bearer of the foundation”

Yantra/Symbol:

Mudra:  

Mantra/Chant/Sound: Lam

Function: Maintaining the physical body, instinct of shelter and food, life-force energy, connection to the Earth and material world, security, protection, grounding, stabilizing, self-confidence, trust, initiating new beginnings, sensuality, sexuality, lust, obsession, reproduction.

Life Development/7 year cycle: 0-7 years and 50-56 years

Endocrine Gland: The glands of the endocrine system provide a chemical communication network that controls a large number of physiological processes. The chemical messengers are known as hormones.  The endocrine glands associated with the Base Chakra are the Ovaries and Testes. These glands control sexual development, sex drive and fertility.

Colour: Red. Wear red to stimulate this chakra. Wear blue to calm this chakra.

Essential Oils: Patchouli, Myrrh, Cedarwood.

Crystals: Red Jasper, Hematite and Tigers Eye for grounding. Emerald to calm.

Yoga Pose: Warrior, Triangle, Eagle.

Underactive Base Chakra

*Symptoms: Self-neglect. Weakness, Depression, Passivity, Feeling stuck, Lethargy, Insecure, Lower back pain, Problems with the legs and feet. 

*Restore: Eat red fruit and vegetables. Wear red. Meditate on opening this chakra.

Overactive Base Chakra

*Symptoms: Over emphasising basic survival needs. Materialistic. Paranoia, Aggression, Mania, Nervousness, Fear, Addictions, Promiscuity, Skin conditions such as psoriasis and angry red eczema.

*Restore: Avoid red foods (particularly hot food like chills and spices). Wear blue. Meditate on restoring the chakra to normal function.

Positive Affirmations:

“I am balanced. I am safe, secure and healthy. All my needs are taken care of. My Base Chakra functions properly. I am grounded."

Vishuddha (Throat) Chakra

Vishuddha (Throat) Chakra

Meaning:   “I SPEAK” 

 Yantra/Symbol:      

                                                      

 Mudra: 

Mantra/Chant/Sound: HAM

Function: Communication. Expression (and repression). Receiving & assimilating information. Personal expression (through our creativity). Expression in the most truthful way. Bridge from the heart (to communicate our love).Will centre. Truth. Speaking and hearing. Talking & Listening. Connection to nature. Independence (taking responsibility for ones own needs). First `upper` chakra. Hearing our inner self. Hearing higher beings.

Life Development/7 year cycle: 29-35 years and 78-84 years

Endocrine Gland: The glands of the endocrine system provide a chemical communication network that controls a large number of physiological processes. The chemical messengers are known as hormones. The Thyroid Gland and Parathyroids are governed by the Throat Chakra which covert nutrients into energy, and regulates the bodys metabolism and organ function. (Our Thyroid communicates with our entire body).

Colour: Blue                                                                             

Essential Oils: Lavender. Chamomile. Rosmeary/Thyme/Sage.

Crystals: Blue Topaz to activate & direct energy. Yellow Topaz to activate at a physical level. Turquoise to balance. Emerald or Sapphire (or other greens/blues to calm).

Yoga Pose: Lion Pose.

Reflexology: Situated in the ball of the foot before the big toe.

Underactive Throat Chakra

*Symptoms: Fear of speaking out, lack of assertiveness, repressed expression. Poor communication and lack of intimacy in relationships. Negative self-talk and inner voices. Tune out or partially tune out others so as to manipulate what you hear. Creatively unfulfilled, uninspired. Bored/boring. Depression. Suicidal tendencies. Being honest with yourself and others.

*Restore: Meditate on opening this chakra. Wear turquoise/blue, use crystals. Eat foods- soups, sauces, or juices that lubricate the mouth and throat. Fruits (lemon & lime water).  

Overactive Throat Chakra

*Symptoms: Speaking too loud. Too many voices in the head- your own, others, and higher beings. Overly critical of self and others. Yelling. Verbally abusive.

*Restore: Meditate on restoring the chakra to normal function. Wear green or blue and use green/blue crystals. Avoid above foods.

Affirmations:

“I speak freely and with confidence. It is now safe for me to express my feelings and to create the life I desire. Everything I do is an expression of Love. I can express my higher wisdom to others. I speak with love. My Throat Chakra is functioning normally.”

Chakra Meditation- Ajna (Brow) Chakra

Colour-Breathing Meditation for
 Ajna/Brow Chakra

Get comfortable.. if you`re lying down let your whole body relax and become comfy. If you`re sitting, then relax your hands on your lap or at your side, whatever way feels comfy.

And close your eyes. This is your time now, so leave all your worries at the door. Allow yourself to relax into the flow of the moment. Whatever comes easily for you is just right. There is only right here, right now, the future and the past do not exist right now.

Notice any sounds outside of the room, acknowledge them and let them go. Notice any sounds inside of the room, acknowledge them and let them go.

Tell your body to relax. Let your feet & legs soften into position. Drop your shoulders. Relax your hands. Allow your full body to soften down and relax into a natural position. Now tell your head and face to relax. Your scalp and hair. Your ears, your jaw and chin, your cheeks, your nose, your eyes, and your eyebrows..your forehead, all soft and relaxed. 

 Take a cleansing breath in…and breathe out the tension in your body.

Allow your breathing to fall into its own natural rhythm, not trying to control it in any way. Just observing as you breathe in relaxation, and breathe out tension. Breathing in, breathing out. Just watching the natural rhythm of your breathing.

If thoughts intrude, allow them to flow on past, and return your attention to your breathing. Breathing in, breathing out (repeat).

Bring your attention to your forehead. Imagine a lovely little indigo blue light there…swirling around like a little whirlpool. Try to notice how it feels, how it looks. Try to get a sense of how it is functioning, can you feel any tingling? What thoughts are popping into your head? Is it swirling and moving, what speed is it, does it feel fast or slow, a little small light or a big enlarged light. Can you see any colour in your minds eye?  Visualise again the little indigo light around your forehead, watch as this deep blue glow starts to gently spread out and get bigger as it spins.

Now bring your attention to your breathing- breathing in relaxation breathing out tension (repeat).  As you  breathe in, visualise yourself breathing in deep blue light. With every in-breath you pull in more fresh indigo light, allowing it to fill your whole head and spread down into your chest, out into your arms and hands. Down into your tummy, your legs and your feet, filling you up with deep blue light. Allow it to fill your entire body, while connecting with all other chakras. Breathing in deep blue light (repeat). 

As you breathe in this deep blue light it brings you clarity, intuition and vision.

  As you breathe out, the deep blue light removes all blockages. Feel the lovely indigo glow as it gently spins and envelops you. Breathing in deep blue light. Tell yourself you are all seeing, all knowing. Breathing in deep blue light (repeat). 

(Closing down the Chakra): Bring your attention back to your forehead area, to the indigo light of the Brow Chakra. Visualise the swirling indigo light getting smaller, bringing it down to around the size of a fairy light, bringing it back down to normal function. Repeat to yourself “My Brow Chakra is working at normal function”. 

Bring your awareness back to the flow of your breathing, in and out, in and out. Notice the cool breath as it comes in through your nose and down the back of your throat and into your lungs. Notice the natural movement of your tummy as you breathe, in and out. Be aware of your full body again as it rests against the floor. Bring your attention to your toes, and give them a little wiggle. Then to your fingers and give them a little wiggle. Give your shoulders a little shrug. Let yourself be aware of the room again, of all the sounds close by. And when you feel ready to, you can open your eyes.  

Chakra Meditation- Vishuddha (Throat) Chakra

Colour-Breathing Meditation for 
Vishuddha/Throat Chakra

Get comfortable.. if you`re lying down let your whole body relax and become comfy. If you`re sitting, then relax your hands on your lap or at your side, whatever way feels comfy.

And close your eyes. This is your time now, so leave all your worries at the door. Allow yourself to relax into the flow of the moment. Whatever comes easily for you is just right. There is only right here, right now, the future and the past do not exist right now.

Notice any sounds outside of the room, acknowledge them and let them go. Notice any sounds inside of the room, acknowledge them and let them go.

Tell your body to relax. Let your feet & legs soften into position. Drop your shoulders. Relax your hands. Allow your full body to soften down and relax into a natural position. Now tell your head and face to relax. Your scalp and hair. Your ears, your jaw and chin, your cheeks, your nose, your eyes, and your eyebrows..your forehead, all soft and relaxed. 

 Take a cleansing breath in…and breathe out the tension in your body.

Allow your breathing to fall into its own natural rhythm, not trying to control it in any way. Just observing as you breathe in relaxation, and breathe out tension. Breathing in, breathing out. Just watching the natural rhythm of your breathing.

If thoughts intrude, allow them to flow on past, and return your attention to your breathing. Breathing in, breathing out (repeat).

Bring your attention to your throat area. Imagine a lovely little sky blue light there…swirling around like a little whirlpool. Try to notice how it feels, how it looks. Try to get a sense of how it is functioning, can you feel any tingling? What thoughts are popping into your head? Is it swirling and moving, what speed is it, does it feel fast or slow, a little small light or a big enlarged light. Can you see any colour in your minds eye?  Visualise again the little blue light around your throat area, watch as the blue glow starts to gently spread out and get bigger as it spins.

Now bring your attention to your breathing- breathing in and breathing out. (repeat) As you  breathe in, visualise yourself breathing in turquoise blue light down into your throat area. With every in-breath you pull in more fresh blue light, allowing it to fill your Throat Chakra and your neck area, spreading out through your whole body. Breathing in blue light, down into your chest, your arms and hands. Down into your pelvis, your legs and feet. Breathing in blue light up into your head, letting it fill your entire body, connecting with all other chakras.

As you breathe in this turquoise blue light it brings you truth, clear expression, good listening.

As you breathe out, the blue light removes all blockages. Feel the lovely blue glow as it gently spins and envelops you. Breathing in blue light, breathing out tension. Tell yourself you are clear, you are truthful, you are expressive. Breathing in blue light, breathing out tension (repeat). 

Imagine again this spinning sky-blue orb, and imagine it opening like a twirling flower, stretching out wide in diameter. Now see the light and energy of Divine positive guidance pouring into you, into your mind and your hearing, enlightening every cell of your being. Hold this image for five to seven.

(Closing down the Chakra): Bring your attention back to your chest area, to the green light of the Heart Chakra. Visualise the swirling blue light getting smaller, bringing it down to around the size of a fairy light, bringing it back down to normal function. Repeat to yourself “My Throat Chakra is working at normal function”. 

 Bring your awareness back to the flow of your breathing, in and out, in and out. Notice the cool breath as it comes in through your nose and down the back of your throat and into your lungs. Notice the natural movement of your tummy as you breathe, in and out. Be aware of your full body again as it rests against the floor. Bring your attention to your toes, and give them a little wiggle. Then to your fingers and give them a little wiggle. Give your shoulders a little shrug. Let yourself be aware of the room again, of all the sounds close by. And when you feel ready to, you can open your eyes. 

Chakra Meditation- Anahata (Heart Chakra)

Colour-Breathing Meditation for

 Anahata/Heart Chakra

Get comfortable.. if you`re lying down let your whole body relax and become comfy. If you`re sitting, then relax your hands on your lap or at your side, whatever way feels comfy.

And close your eyes. This is your time now, so leave all your worries at the door. Allow yourself to relax into the flow of the moment. Whatever comes easily for you is just right. There is only right here, right now, the future and the past do not exist right now.

Notice any sounds outside of the room, acknowledge them and let them go. Notice any sounds inside of the room, acknowledge them and let them go.

Tell your body to relax. Let your feet & legs soften into position. Drop your shoulders. Relax your hands. Allow your full body to soften down and relax into a natural position. Now tell your head and face to relax. Your scalp and hair. Your ears, your jaw and chin, your cheeks, your nose, your eyes, and your eyebrows..your forehead, all soft and relaxed. 

 Take a cleansing breath in…and breathe out the tension in your body.

Allow your breathing to fall into its own natural rhythm, not trying to control it in any way. Just observing as you breathe in relaxation, and breathe out tension. Breathing in, breathing out. Just watching the natural rhythm of your breathing.

If thoughts intrude, allow them to flow on past, and return your attention to your breathing. Breathing in, breathing out (repeat).

Bring your attention to your chest area. Imagine a lovely little green light there…swirling around like a little whirlpool. Try to notice how it feels, how it looks. Try to get a sense of how it is functioning, can you feel any tingling? What thoughts are popping into your head? Is it swirling and moving, what speed is it, does it feel fast or slow, a little small light or a big enlarged light. Can you see any colour in your minds eye?  Visualise again the little green light around your chest area, watch as the green glow starts to gently spread out and get bigger as it spins.

Now bring your attention to your breathing- breathing in and breathing out. (repeat) As you  breathe in, visualise yourself breathing in emerald green light down into your chest area. With every in-breath you pull in more fresh green light, allowing it to fill your Heart Chakra and your chest area, spreading out through your whole body. Breathing in green light, down into your arms and hands. Down into your pelvis, your legs and toes. Breathing in green light up into your chest, your head,  filling your entire body, connecting with all other chakras.

Focus again on your chest area, on the swirling green light chakra centre, visualise in the centre a little pink rosebud. Allow this pink rosebud to unfurl slowly, petal by petal, opening out into a beautiful pink flower surrounded by glowing green light, with a golden yellow centre. Know that you are safe as you open out your heart centre to give and receive love. 

As you breathe in this green light it brings you love, compassion, forgiveness, an open heart.  As you breathe out, the green light heals your heart and dissolves all fear. Feel the lovely green glow as it gently spins and envelops you. Breathing in green light, breathing out tension. Tell yourself you are loving, you are loveable, you are loved. Breathing in green light, breathing out tension (repeat). 

(Closing down the Chakra): Bring your attention back to your chest area, to the green light of the Heart Chakra. Visualise the swirling green light getting smaller, bringing it down to around the size of a fairy light, bringing it back down to normal function. Repeat to yourself “My Heart Chakra is working at normal function”.  

Bring your awareness back to the flow of your breathing, in and out, in and out. Notice the cool breath as it comes in through your nose and down the back of your throat and into your lungs. Notice the natural movement of your tummy as you breathe, in and out. Be aware of your full body again as it rests against the floor. Bring your attention to your toes, and give them a little wiggle. Then to your fingers and give them a little wiggle. Give your shoulders a little shrug. Let yourself be aware of the room again, of all the sounds close by. And when you feel ready to, you can open your eyes. 

Cord Cutting Exercise for Solar Plexus Chakra

Energy Cord Cutting Exercise

This exercise is perfect for times when you are
feeling energetically drained by a person or
situation. 

• Think of a person that you wish to let go of or cut off from or forgive. It might be someone who is presently in your life, regularly or not so frequent. They might be near to you or far away. Or it might be someone from your past.  Visualise the person standing in front of you. Think of your reasons for letting this person or issue to leave your life. It may be because the person or situation harms your well-being or causes you to feel negative emotions.. or simply because it is time to let go of the situation once and for all. Let yourself feel all the emotions attached to the situation and the person.
•  Now bring your attention to your Solar Plexus, your stomach area… visualise a fine silvery energy cord that reaches from your solar plexus to their solar plexus, this silver cord that creates the link, the attachment to each other. See it radiate and pulsate as it feeds the energy connection.  Every time you even think about this person or be in contact with this person, the link between you is being strengthened.
• Now imagine that you have a big pair of golden scissors in your hands… visualise yourself cutting through this energy cord with the scissors. If it does not cut through the first time, do it again with emotional strength behind it. Detaching yourself from this person.  Dissolving the connection.
• You are now completely detached. Now surround the person with healing green light, wish them well, bless them with love and forgiveness for their journey and watch them turn around and move off on their path.
• Feel the release around your solar plexus. Pull any remaining energy back into your solar plexus..  just by simply telling yourself “I bring all my energy back to me”. Now cover and seal your solar plexus chakra with thick yellow light. You are safe and protected. You hold your own power with love.