In the last few weeks, have you felt “off” in any way? Do you make stupid errors at work? Is this your third week of illness? Although these stressful conditions might be caused by a variety of factors, they could also be the result of a chakra system imbalance. What exactly are chakras?
What are the symptoms that your chakras are out of balance?
Chakras are energy centers found all over the body.
Although there are hundreds of chakras, the majority of attention is focused on seven primary chakras. These bright energy wheels align along the body’s core channel, the shushumna nadi.
The chakras along the shushumna nadi are power centers where the left (ida nadi) and right (pingala nadi) channels cross. The subtle body is made up of these energy pathways and psycho-power centers. The subtle body exists in a distinct world than the physical and mental bodies, yet it has a significant influence on the body, mind, and complete system.
The human body system flourishes when the chakras and nadis are open and prana, or life energy, may flow freely throughout the system. Any disruption or sickness in the body, mind, or spirit can result in obstruction and imbalance. The objective is to achieve harmony. So, if you’ve been feeling off, take a closer look at your chakras to figure out what’s going on and start finding balance.
Consider what you have been consuming (food, drink, thoughts, experiences), your present life circumstances (traveling, relocating, major transitions), and the current season if you are feeling out of balance (wind, cold, rain, heat, dryness). Each of these variables has the ability to have a significant influence on your delicate, sensitive human system as a whole.
“Like increases like” and “opposites balance,” according to the beliefs of yoga and Ayurveda, where the chakras play a vital part in comprehending the human system. This implies that if you already have excess heat in your body (as in anger or indigestion) and add more heat (as in a hot day or spicy food), you may experience even more heat and agitation—like intensifies like.
On the other hand, adding the opposite to that equation and taking a cold shower or eating some fresh fruit may make you feel better and more in balance—opposites balance. Meredith Timber, author of Shape of the Spirit and energy medicine specialist, argues that your biography becomes your biology with each thought and experience you have.
Do Your Chakras Balance Together?
There are five main warning indications that your chakras may be out of harmony. In the pursuit of balance, too much or too little energy in each chakra causes imbalance. Remember that the aim is harmony, and that balancing your chakras does require work.
The following are some general warning signs:
- Something appears to be “odd.”
- You become ill.
- You become ill. Again.
- You begin to make foolish mistakes.
- It appears that everything is going apart.
Each of these broad abnormalities emerges in each chakra as particular physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual imbalances. Let’s take a deeper look at how imbalances in each chakra might contribute to a sense of discord throughout the whole body system.
Muladhara (Root Chakra)
This chakra, which is literally placed in your feet, legs, and “roots,” is associated with the element of Earth. The root chakra is related with your sense of safety, security, and comfort in your own flesh. This chakra is also linked to your ancestors and human tribe.
Signs that this chakra is out of balance
If you are suffering any of the following symptoms, you may have a root chakra imbalance:
- Pain and stiffness in your feet and legs
- Excess flexibility in your hamstrings/low sense of physical stability
- Feeling ungrounded, unsafe, and insecure
- Home life feels chaotic and unsettled
- Feeling stuck in life/low sense of flexibility
To restore balance & equilibrium
- Connect with the environment: go for a hike, walk in the beach, or garden. Eat vegetables and fruit—food from the soil.
- Practice grounding pranayama like sama vritti and alternate nostril breathing.
- Wear the color red.
- Stretch and strengthen your legs.
Sacral Chakra—Svadhistana
This chakra is associated with the element of Water and is physically placed in the sacrum, hips, and sexual organs. The sacral chakra governs your emotions, creativity, and senses. This chakra is also associated with your one-on-one connections and your bond with intimacy.
Signs that this chakra is out of balance
If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may have a sacral chakra imbalance:
- Low back and hip pain and stiffness
- Feeling easily overwhelmed emotionally
- Loss of imagination and creativity
- Being out of touch with emotions and walled off
- Sexual and reproductive concerns
To restore balance
- Connect with the element of water by drinking water, swimming, or taking a relaxing bath.
- Dance.
- Express your emotions through journaling or counselling.
- Put on orange clothing.
- Move your hips and stretch them.
Manipura Chakra (Solar Plexus)
This chakra is associated with the element of Fire and is physically placed in the belly, mid-back, and side body. All of your ideas and sentiments about yourself are related with the solar plexus chakra. This chakra is concerned with your relationship with yourself.
Signs that this chakra is out of balance
If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may have a solar plexus chakra imbalance:
- Digestive problems and stomach pain
- Low self-esteem
- Exaggerated ego
- Inability to commit
- Inability to achieve goals
To restore balance
- Meditate on a candle flame or a bonfire to connect with the element of fire.
- Consume easily digestible meals.
- Get some fresh air.
- Put on yellow clothing.
- Work on core strength and detoxifying twists.
Anahata (heart chakra)
This chakra is associated with the element of Air and is physically placed in the heart, chest, shoulders, arms, hands, and upper back. The heart chakra is related with all types of love: stranger friendliness, romantic love, compassion for others, friendship, familial love, and self-love.
Signs that this chakra is out of balance
If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may have a heart chakra imbalance:
- Upper back or chest pain
- Tight shoulders or, alternately, extremely flexible shoulders
- Inability to receive love in any form
- Lack of self-compassion
- Feeling a lack or loss of love
To restore equilibrium
- Connect with the element of air by going outside and breathing deeply.
- Meditate on loving-kindness/Metta for yourself and others.
- Take care of yourself, love yourself, and show love to others.
- Put on green or pink clothing and stretch your chest, upper back, shoulders, arms, and hands.
Visshudha Chakra (Throat Chakra)
This chakra is associated with the element Ether/Space and is physically placed in the throat, neck, mouth, jaw, and ears. Communication, expressiveness, utilizing your voice, and knowing when to be silent are all related with the throat chakra. This chakra is associated with your capacity to speak clearly from your heart and mind and to listen with compassion.
Signs that this chakra is out of balance
If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may have a throat chakra imbalance:
- A sore throat or laryngitis
- Jaw discomfort or a tendency of grinding your teeth
- Neck pain or stiffness
- A habit of always talking/not knowing when to be silent
- Inability to speak up, set limits, or stand up for yourself
To restore equilibrium
- Sing or repeat the mantra.
- Sip relaxing tea or lemon water.
- Wear turquoise and listen to great music.
Ajna (Third Eye Chakra)
This chakra is physically placed in the center of the forehead, between the brows, and within the mind. Your intuition, inventiveness, inner knowledge, and insight are all related with the third eye chakra. This chakra is also linked to your ability to recognize the deepest, wisest parts of yourself deep inside your heart areas. When the third eye chakra is open, you can see the larger picture and have a more optimistic outlook on the future.
Signs that this chakra is out of balance
If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may have a third eye chakra imbalance:
- Headaches
- Brain Fog
- Inadequate intuitive direction
- Lack of creativity
To restore balance
- Pay attention to and respect the messages your body tells you.
Keep a dream journal. Wear blue. Practice balancing poses such as Tree Pose and Dancer’s Pose. Close your eyes and do yoga.
Sahasrara (Crown Chakra)
This chakra may be found near the top of the head and skull. The crown chakra is linked to your sense of enlightenment and the realization that you are a little part of a larger totality. This chakra is also linked to your feeling of self-worth.
Signs that this chakra is out of balance
If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may have a crown chakra imbalance:
- Headaches
- Inability to concentrate or focus on the work at hand
- Seemingly continual turmoil in your life
- Inability to look beyond your own tiny corner of the universe
- Inability to empathize with others or take on their views
To restore balance
- Practice meditation;
- Participate in charity work.
- Maintain a gratitude notebook
- Wear purple
- Practice headstand and other inverted yoga positions
The chakra system is one method for comprehending the human body. Minor disruptions in the “subtle body” can cause pain, sickness, discomfort, or overall discord in your body, mind, heart, and soul. Consider checking in with your chakras on a frequent basis on you journey toward balance, bliss, and pleasure. Investigating the chakras can serve as an excellent thermometer for the overall system. Allow your journey to be led by intuition and your inner wisdom. Have fun harmonizing!
