Chakra Therapy

Presentation

Chakra therapy is an integrative energy rebalancing approach based on the chakra system from Hindu and tantric tradition. The word 'chakra' means 'wheel' or 'circle' in Sanskrit. These energy centers, located along the spine, are considered vortexes of vital energy (prana) regulating energy flow between physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies.

The Seven Main Chakras

• 1. Muladhara (Root): Base of spine — security, survival, grounding. Color: red. Element: earth. Note: C. Stone: garnet, red jasper
• 2. Svadhisthana (Sacral): Below navel — creativity, emotions, sexuality. Color: orange. Element: water. Note: D. Stone: carnelian
• 3. Manipura (Solar Plexus): Stomach — will, personal power, self-esteem. Color: yellow. Element: fire. Note: E. Stone: citrine
• 4. Anahata (Heart): Center of chest — love, compassion, forgiveness. Color: green/pink. Element: air. Note: F. Stone: rose quartz, aventurine
• 5. Vishuddha (Throat): Throat — communication, expression, truth. Color: blue. Element: ether. Note: G. Stone: lapis lazuli, turquoise
• 6. Ajna (Third Eye): Forehead, between eyebrows — intuition, inner vision, wisdom. Color: indigo. Note: A. Stone: sodalite, amethyst
• 7. Sahasrara (Crown): Top of skull — spiritual connection, universal consciousness. Color: violet/white. Note: B. Stone: clear quartz, selenite

Main Indications

• Recurring emotional imbalances
• Feelings of disconnection or loss of meaning
• Chronic fatigue without identified medical cause
• Relationship and emotional difficulties (heart chakra)
• Lack of confidence and assertion difficulties (solar chakra)
• Creativity or sexuality blockages (sacral chakra)
• Communication disorders (throat chakra)
• Spiritual awakening and personal development

Contraindications

• Caution with psychotic disorder sufferers
• Do not force opening of a resistant chakra
• Crown chakra work not recommended without solid grounding (root chakra)
• Detoxification reactions possible and should be anticipated