What are chakras?
We live not only through the growth of our physical bodies, but also through the enrichment of our spirit and emotions. This is closely related to the life energy of human beings. This life energy is not visible to the naked eye, yet it does exist. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is called "qi", while in ancient India, it was known as "prana".
Life energy will continuously flow within our bodies, forming an "energy field" or "aura" that surrounds our entire body to protect us from the energy emitted by others or nature, and to interact with other energies.
The entrances and exits that regulate the flow of life energy within the body are called "chakras". There are many chakras in our body, but the most important ones are the 7 chakras located along the central axis of the body. In modern medicine, the positions of these 7 chakras exactly correspond to the main nerve plexuses on the spine of the human body, and each chakra controls various physical and mental activities of the human body.
Therefore, when a certain chakra becomes blocked or overly active, problems will arise in the corresponding area of the body's health or psychological emotions. At this point, people will use various methods to heal and rebalance the energy of that chakra.
The relationship between crystal healing and chakras
The vibration frequency of natural crystals is extremely high, reaching up to 8 million times per second on average. It can influence the vibration frequencies of both space and the human body. Therefore, crystals are regarded as energy channels that can concentrate, transmit, store and transform energy. When the wearer develops trust and attention towards the crystal, the energy field of the crystal will resonate with the energy field of the wearer, thereby exerting greater efficacy and better achieving the goal of balancing the energy of the chakras.
Seven chakras
Root Chakra Muladhara
The root chakra is the first of the energy centers, located in the pelvic nerve plexus, at the base of the spine, and is associated with the excretory system, reproductive organs, material needs, and a sense of security. Its color is red.
"Muladhara" means the foundation of life and the source of existence. Therefore, when the energy of the root chakra is balanced, we can feel the stability and peace of life, be able to enjoy the present moment, be positive and optimistic, be able to sense support and protection, and have a sense of purity in our hearts.
When there is an imbalance of energy:
• Life is stressful, anxious, and there is a great deal of mental pressure
• Lack of a sense of security and belonging
• Low sense of worth
• Self-denial, even tendencies towards depression
• Unreasonable and intense desires
• Content with the status quo and lazy
Sacral Chakra Svadhishthana
The sacral chakra (Anamni Chakra) is the second energy center, located in the abdominal aortic nerve plexus. It is related to the spleen, pancreas, sexual function, reproductive system, emotions, feelings, sexual desire, and creativity. Its color is orange.
When the energy of the sacral chakra is balanced, emotions are stable, one can express their inner feelings freely and smoothly, create and maintain healthy intimate relationships, have an optimistic and positive mindset, be full of curiosity, enthusiasm and vitality, be able to enjoy happiness, and have a great sense of well-being.
When there is an imbalance of energy:
• Unable to express emotions or unwilling to express one's true emotions
• Emotional imbalance, suppressed emotions, always feeling depressed
• Afraid of losing oneself and resisting entering intimate relationships
• Easily getting carried away, consuming oneself
• Using intimate relationships to control others
• Excessively emotional
• A lack of sexual desire or overly intense sexual desires
Solar Plexus Chakra Manipura
The solar plexus chakra is the third energy center, located in the solar plexus. It is related to the digestive system, self-worth, and self-esteem, and its color is yellow.
"Manipura" means a brilliant gem, indicating that each of us is a unique and shining being. Therefore, when the energy of the solar plexus chakra is balanced, one will feel a powerful inner strength within themselves. They will have clear goals, be confident and positive, be highly motivated, have a sense of self-identity, be humble but not servile, listen but not blindly follow, and be self-disciplined, self-respecting, and self-loving.
When there is an imbalance of energy:
• Lack of self-confidence, self-doubt
• Lack of sense of purpose, lack of action
• Weak willpower, habit of giving in, unable to refuse
• Excessive self-esteem, unwilling to accept criticism and differing opinions
• Excessive desire for control, pursuit of power, excessive self-centeredness
• Easily dissatisfied, overly seeking external recognition, stubbornly clinging to winning or losing
Heart Chakra Anahata
The heart chakra is the fourth energy center. It is located in the cardiac nerve plexus and is related to the heart and the respiratory system. Its color is green or pink.
The heart chakra is the part that connects the spirit and the body. When the energy of the heart chakra is balanced, one can freely express and receive love from others, be able to feel the love from others, have empathy, care for and love others, have moments of joy in life, have hope for life, have compassion, and have love for everything.
When there is an imbalance of energy:
• Lack of love
• Disbelieve in love, be skeptical and pessimistic about love
• Refuse others' love
• Fail to feel love, fail to experience joy
• Easily irritable, prone to resentment
• Become numb, cold, indifferent
• Yield to others' demands, lose one's own self
Throat Chakra Vishuddha
The throat chakra is the fifth energy center, located in the nerve plexus of the neck. It is related to the thyroid gland, voice, communication, expression, and listening. Its color is blue.
When the energy of the throat chakra is balanced, we can hear our inner voice and have the courage to express it truly, clearly and accurately. We can communicate smoothly with others, speak sweetly, know how to help others solve problems, and thus be very sociable and have good interpersonal relationships.
When there is an imbalance of energy:
• Unable to accurately express one's thoughts, words fail to convey the intended meaning
• Unable to communicate smoothly with others, not sociable, even being excluded
• Afraid to express oneself, feeling nervous and shy
• Refuse to communicate, refuse to express, refuse to connect with society, personality is closed
• Cold mockery, frivolous and rough
• Inaccurate speech, empty talk
• Persist in one's own opinions, unable to listen
Third Eye Chakra Ajna
The third eye chakra is the sixth chakra. It is located at the center of the brain (corresponding to the center of the eyebrows), related to the pineal gland, the pituitary gland, insight, and intuition, and its color is blue.
When the energy of the third eye chakra is balanced, one's intuition becomes sharp, one has excellent observation skills, can penetrate the surface to understand the truth, has clear thinking, has a high level of self-reflection ability, has a good memory, and is full of inspiration.
When there is an imbalance of energy:
• Lack of concentration
• Lack of inspiration
• Lack of trust in intuition
• Lack of independent thinking ability
• Lack of logical thinking ability and judgment
• Being overly rational and unable to break free from the constraints
• Excessive daydreaming
Crown Chakra Sahasrara
The crown chakra is the seventh energy center, located at the center of the head . Its color is purple and white.
The crown chakra is often regarded as the energy center that connects the individual with the cosmic consciousness, symbolizing spiritual awakening and the experience of transcending individual consciousness. Therefore, when the energy of the crown chakra is balanced, one can often feel the unity of body and mind, experience peace and detachment, have spirituality, be able to self-experience, and be able to perceive the cosmic consciousness and cosmic wisdom.
When there is an imbalance of energy:
• Blinded by ignorance, lacking a sense of purpose
• Not knowing the reason for living, lacking enthusiasm for life
• Easily tired and empty
• Mentally disorganized, mentally weak
• Stiff thinking, lacking inspiration
• Anxious and irritable, unable to calm down
• Overindulging in worldly desires
• Excessively pursuing the spiritual world