The Root Chakra

The root chakra is located at the base of the spine. The color associated with this chakra is red, and it reflects our connection to earth. This chakra is very important in terms of balance. Someone who is very spiritual may experience patterns of sadness, hair loss, back pain, or depression if the root chakra is closed or weak. The root chakra is associated with our sense of security, financial stability, and grounding. When the root chakra is in balance one can notice a huge improvement in physical health, and physical energy levels. For a complete balance one should balance earth energy with source energy (cosmic energy), this is also called the balance of Yin and Yang; The root chakra is the gate to earth energy while the crown chakra is the gate to source energy.

The Throat Chakra

The throat chakra is located around the throat / neck region. The color associated with this chakra is sky blue, and it reflects our ability to communicate honestly. Voice is vibration, and this energy center influences the vibrations that come out of our mouth. Did you ever criticize a person, and did not realize how such words came out of your mouth? Did you ever lie, and couldn't explain why? Do you always suffer from a sore throat? Well, those are common sign for an unbalanced throat chakra. When the throat chakra is balanced, we only speak the truth at all times, our ability to communicate enhances, and the words that come out of our mouths are well controlled. With a healthy throat chakra, we have the ability to control when to speak, and this is a very important factor when it comes to spiritual development because speaking when it is not necessary is just a big waste of energy.

The Crown Chakra

The crown chakra is located few inches above the head, the color associated with it is violet, and is the most important energy center. The crown chakra is the door to source, or the higher mind, and is the true path to spirituality. When this chakra is balanced, one have an infinite supply of energy pouring into the energy body, clearing away all blockages, and continuously developing, and strengthening the other chakras, and meridians.

The Solar Plexus Chakra

The solar plexus chakra is located right above the navel and just below the sternum. The color associated with this chakra is golden yellow, and it is the energy center where ego resides. Solar plexus is the source of your personal power, self-worth, and self-belief. When the solar plexus chakra is balanced, you have the courage to walk through your fears, speak up for yourself when needed, and you exert will power and self-control more often.

The Heart Chakra

The Heart Chakra is located at the center of the chest right above the heart, the color associated with this chakra is green, and it represents our ability to give, and receive love.
A balanced heart chakra is just joyful. Unfortunately, many of us encounter blockages in the heart chakra. Due to the modern life style, we often face circumstances that can cause heart center blockages—from emotional break ups or health issues to low self-esteem.

How To Use Essential Oils Effectively

Essentials oils had been used for healing the physical body, and the energy body for a very long time, and were recognized by many civilizations. Now aromatherapy is rising again, and many are swearing by the benefits of essential oils. The below 4 methods of using essential oils are very effective when dealing with chakra blockages.