Chakras and crystals go hand-in-hand and are a big part of spiritual living. Almost every spiritual store, site, or article will make mention of one of the two.
This is why I’ve decided to create the ultimate in-depth guide to chakra balancing with crystals, most importantly how to effectively use the right crystals to balance each of the chakras of your body.
This article is a deep-dive into chakra balancing with crystals and is broken down into several easy-to-understand sections.
I hope this article is a great help to beginners starting their chakra journey as well as those looking to brush up on their balancing skills.
What are Chakras?
Chakras were first spoken about in an ancient text known as ‘the Vedas’ which was written in around 1500BC.
The word chakra comes from Sanskrit and translates to ‘wheel’ or sometimes ‘vortex’.
The chakras of the body therefore are spinning wheels of energy that rotate in harmony with the rest of our bodily energies.
It has been said there are 22 chakras, 15 of them are known as “4th and 5th-dimensional chakras”. In today’s article, we’ll be focusing on the 7 main bodily chakras known as the ‘3rd-dimensional chakras’ which are those most commonly interacted within practices such as crystal healing and reiki.
The Seven Chakras
The 7 bodily chakras run the length of the spine and up into the head. Each chakra has its own name, color, body-type, and characteristics which are as follows:
- Third Eye Chakra (Brow): Known as Ajna. This chakra is represented by the color indigo and is found between the eyes. This chakra is all about intuition, imagination, and awareness and is connected to the celestial body known as the emotional aspect. (Related article: Blocked Third Eye Chakra Signs)
Why Chakras Need to be Balanced
The chakras of the body control the flow of energy through us and allow us to function at the peak of our abilities.
For example, an open and balanced throat chakra allows us to communicate effectively and lends authority to our words. The heart chakra, when balanced, provides us with emotional resilience and helps us to heal from past hurts.
Over time, just like the wheels on your car, these wheels of energy can weaken, become misaligned, and dysfunctional and will need to be balanced.
What Causes the Chakras to Become Unbalanced?
A variety of life stresses can impact your chakras, from a bad breakup causing your heart chakra to close, to a string of one night stands which may indicate your sacral chakra is in overdrive.
In general, any emotional distress may cause a sudden imbalance of the chakras while general life bad habits may contribute to a slow dysregulation of the chakras.
How To Balance Your Chakras Using Crystals
Step One: Set the Scene
The first thing you need to do when preparing to balance your chakras with crystals is to set the scene.
Just like spa treatments and relaxation therapies you don’t want excessive distractions such as loud noises, clutter, or overpowering scents to hinder the chakra journey.
To balance your chakras you need to be relaxed so think about all the things that best calm you and create your own combination to create the perfect sanctuary space. Somethings you might want to consider for your space include:
- Sound: Such as ambient music, classical music, bird song, even white noise, or whale music.
- Smell: Some may wish to skip this step entirely as scents may be overpowering for some. Personally, I enjoy diffusing essential oils but you may even find your favorite perfume, flowers, or the scent of a candle to be relaxing for you. Even a cup of freshly brewed coffee makes some of us feel calm!
- Sight: While most relaxation and chakra balancing activities are best done with your eyes closed, you still need to consider the visuals of the space you work in. Tidy away unnecessary clutter and remove visual stimuli such as bright lights, or the view from your window (if this is something along the lines of a busy street, road, or city).
- Comfort: You don’t need any special clothes to do this, just wear what makes you most comfortable! For me, this would definitely be my pajamas or an oversized t-shirt, but anything is okay as long as it is comfortable for you. You also want to consider warmth too as you’ll be sitting or lying still for some time. You may want to crank your heating up a few degrees, or, in the summer months, and if your surroundings permit, crack open a window to let a gentle breeze in.
Step Two: Entering the ‘Savasana’ state
The ‘Savasana’ state is just a fancy word for getting yourself relaxed.
This is done through the regulation of your breathing. Take deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth.
You can try box-breathing if you’re easily…
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