Mini Chakra Healing Guide

    In traditions that work with the energy anatomy it is believed that every human being has a chakra system, this idea comes from ancient Indian spiritual believes connected to practices like Hinduism and Buddhism, here chakras are described and referred to as energy centers within the subtle body. Everyone is born with this energy structure however, not everyone's chakra are balanced and or open. Life experiences, trauma, belief and emotional patterns can block or dysregulate clear energy flow. Many practitioners use the chakra system as a map for emotional patters following certain emotions to understand your energy flow better. For example: Fear is an emotion but where does that emotion come from, in this case fear is associated with imbalance from the root chakra: Shame in regards to pleasure would be associated with the Sacral chakra: Lack of confidence would be associated with the Solar plexus and so on. 

To heal through the Chakra System the first step is to become aware and to identify were the block exist, the second step and to understand the emotion recognizing the experience or belief that created it, the third step would be to release it by consciously working through the trauma and replacing the old patters with new and healthier ones. 

There are 7 primary energy centers aligned along the spine: 

1. Root Chakra- sits at the base of the spine, it governs safety stability and our basic sense of belonging in the world ( often unbalanced if you have anxiety, being on edge, trauma of instability in the home or  abandonment ) to heal reconnect to your body to rebuild a sense of safety, practice grounding, self support and developing stability in daily life to help restore balance. 

2. Sacral Chakra- located in the lower abdomen which is connected to emotions, creativity, pleasure and sexuality(when unbalanced there is trauma connected to relationships or sexuality, lack of being able to express your creativity, numbness and or disconnection. To heal means to allow emotions to move again, things like expressing your feelings reconnecting with creativity and learning that pleasure and joy are safe can help restore this balance. 

3. Solar Plexus Chakra- which sits in the upper abdomen and works with personal power confidence and identity, when blocked there is struggle with self worth, people pleasing or difficulty to stand up for your self. These patterns often develop from experiences where someone felt criticized, controlled or powerless. To heal we start my reclaiming our own personal authority, set boundaries, honor your personal needs, have confidence in your decisions this starts to rebuild self-trust. 

4. Heart Chakra- This of course is located around the heart area it is the center of love, compassion and emotional connection, when we suffer heartbreak, betrayal, loss, rejection or judgement it closes as a form of protection, making us struggle with trust, fear, vulnerability or even to build emotional trust. to heal you have to acknowledge the grief and allow compassion toward ourselves and others, Forgiveness and not using hard as an excuse will help with the emotional weight. 

5. Throat Chakra located in an energy point around our throat it helps communication, truth and expression, if blocked you will be afraid to speak your truth or struggle with expressing emotions, this often comes from experiences were your voice was dismissed, criticized or ignored. To heal you have to practice honesty and allowing your voice to be heard even in small ways. this will help communication become easier and you will start to feel empowered to express your true self through your voice 

6. Third Eye Chakra- which is located in between the eyebrows is the center energy point for intuition, and insight, when blocked you may feel confused, disconnected to your intuition and constantly second guessing yourself. This often happens in an environment where your point of view became invalidated or you were repeatedly told you were wrong. To heal you have to build trust by listening to your inner voice, practice reflection, meditation and self awareness this will help strengthen your intuitive insight. 

7. Crown Chakra located at the top of your head is the focus to spiritual connection, meaning and higher awareness, when blocked you may feel disconnected of the people/things around you, you might feel lost or uncertain about the direction of your life, to heal you have to reconnect to your purpose and cultivating moments of stillness, gratitude and reflection, when you start healing this you will experience deep sense of trust in life and a stronger connection to your spiritual path. 

When the energy centers become balanced we begin to live in alignment with who you truly are, healing is not about becoming someone new its about returning to the balanced whole version of yourself that has always been there. 

If you need further assistance to get realigned, reach out to schedule a session with me I will hold space for you until you feel whole again :) 

 

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Hope this helps ! 

- Jessica Gutierrez M.