The Heart Chakra

The Heart Chakra

Location- The heart area in the center of the chest!

Function- This chakra governs all types of love- including self love, romantic love, love of friends and family, and loving life! This chakra has ITS OWN INTELLIGENCE- how awesome is that?!  We would be wise to listen to it, provided that we are not allowing ourselves to be hurt or disrespected in the process. The goal here is to balance and harmonize your mind and heart. Issues do arise when we get hurt and shut it down or have to make choices that conflict with what your heart wants. Maybe it’s not always ideal to make decisions based off of what your heart wants but it IS important that we can still honor the wisdom or love that we feel by acknowledging it and respecting it, instead of shutting the chakra down as we make decisions.

Overactive Symptoms- When this chakra is overactive we might be pushovers, not respecting our own needs and boundaries

Underactive Symptoms- When this chakra is underactive, we can act cold towards others and be motivated by a selfishness that is not honoring yourself or others!

Ways to Balance the Heart Chakra:

Color- Green and Pink

Stones- Chrysocolla, Aventurine, Emerald, Green Kyanite, Jade, Periodot, Rose Quartz, Green Quartz   

Element- Air

Affirmations-

I am loved

I let love in

I love myself

I AM love

I forgive and let go of those who have hurt me

I freely give and receive love

I listen and respond to my hearts desires

Musical Note- Note ‘F’

Yoga- Camel Pose, Cobra, Bridge

Meditations for the Heart Chakra:

Sound- Yam

Mudra Meditation- Thumb and Pointer finger together at the center of the chest with the other three fingers pointing outward. Chant "Yam" in tandem with the breath for several minutes, or as long as you like! This is so powerful!!

Music Meditation- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yGyQdA6_TY

The Solar Plexus Chakra

The Solar Plexus Chakra

Location- The solar plexus, which is several inches below the ribcage.

Function- This chakra is all about valuing, loving and accepting yourself, being playful, being confident in your abilities, feeling free to direct your own life and make decisions that are healthy for you, and expressing yourself and your truth in a powerful way. This chakra is the source of your ego and willpower and is the source from which we take action, are able to meet challenges, and feel good and in harmony with ourselves and life.

Overactive Symptoms- being overly aggressive, dominating, controlling, stubborn, arrogant, and competitive.   

Underactive Symptoms- having low self esteem and being overly critical of yourself or judging yourself, weak willpower, easily manipulated, having low energy, is passive and unreliable.

Ways to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra:

Color- Yellow

Stones- Citrine, Yellow/Golden calcite, Tiger Eye, Topaz, Sunstone, Amber

Element- Fire

Affirmations- 

                    I honor myself.

                    I am authentic.

                    I live my life with integrity.

                    I choose the best for myself.

                    I have the power to manifest my dreams.

                    I direct my own life.

                    I can. I will. I do.

                    I am at peace with myself.

                    I am open to the fullness of my power.

                    I harness my personal power.

                    In challenging situations I am relaxed and focused on positive outcomes.

                    I have the right to act.

                    I love and accept myself.
                    I am strong and courageous.
                    I am worthy of love, kindness, and respect.
                    I am free to choose in any situation.
                    I seek opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.
                    I am at peace with myself.

Musical Note- “E” note

Yoga/ Exercise- Any exercise but especially exercise that strengthens the core, such as Pilates.

Practical Life Application- Healthy risk taking, fun makeovers- makeup, hair, wardrobe, skincare- to improve your looks and therefore self esteem, saying “no” and setting boundaries (under active chakra), goal setting and healthy discipline, learning how to be emphatic towards others (for excessive).

Meditations for the Solar Plexus Chakra:

Sound- Ram (pronounced “rahm”)

Mudra Meditation- With your fingers straight, touching at the top and pointing forward, form a V with your thumbs crossed right over left. While chanting the sound Ram, concentrate on the area of the sacral chakra.  Do this for 7-10 breaths, chanting the sound several times with each breath.

Music Meditation- Tibetan singing bowl music meditation 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtYonwC5DAI

The Sacral Chakra

The Sacral Chakra

Location- Two inches below the navel.

Function- The Sacral Chakra is our creative, sexual , and emotional center.  It is here in this chakra that we are connected with our passions, pleasure, feelings and emotions. “It governs the health of the female reproductive organs, the womb, genitals, kidneys, bladder and lower back.”

Ways to Balance the Sacral Chakra:

Color- Orange

Stones- Carnelian, Orange Calcite, Tangerine Quartz, Sunstone, Citrine, Orange Kyanite

Element- Water

Affirmations-    I feel

My feelings are healthy

I acknowledge my uniqueness

I am a unique manifestation of divine energy in physical form.

                        I acknowledge the physicality and sensuality of my body

I am a sensual and creative being

                        I attract only whole and nurturing relationships into my life

                        I embrace life with passion and enjoy plunging into joy and happiness

                        My senses are alive, aware and connected.

Musical Note- Note ‘D’

Meditations for the Sacral Chakra:

Sound- Vam (pronounced “Vahm”)

Mudra-  Form the hand position as shown below. While chanting the sound Vam concentrate on the area of the sacral chakra, which is located two inches below the navel. Do this for 7-10 breaths, chanting the sound several times with each breath.

Music Meditation- Tibetan Singing Bowls in note D!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56zsluSFjBM

Love and Light!