How To Align Your Chakras

If you ever felt slightly out of balance for no reason, it might have something to do with the 7 energy centers located in your body—your chakras.

What are chakras?

The term “chakra” comes from Sanskrit and refers to the form of these whirling energy centers that unite mind, body, and spirit and translates to “wheel” or “disk.”

Everyone has seven main energy centers in the body, also known as chakras, starting at the top of the head and moving straight down to the bottom of the spine.

If you’re new to the philosophy of Chakras, it may be difficult to understand what each of them represents, which is why we created a complete guide to chakras.

Why are chakras important?

Chakras serve as processors and distributors of energy needed to keep our body in harmony. Their alignment is responsible for health, wellbeing, and vitality throughout our lives. According to yoga practice, energy flows effortlessly across your body when your chakras are open.

When your chakras are blocked, internal energy builds up, throwing the relationship between mind, body, and soul into disharmony.

Each of the seven chakras has its place in your body and its imbalance can cause some of the most common problems many women experience daily.

How to balance your chakras?

Chakra meditations are the easiest way to restore the balance of your chakras. Meditation provides you with the space to connect with your inner self and work on different areas of your body, mind, and soul and harness the energy stored in them.

Chakra meditations can be used to encourage peace and relaxation, as well as to promote spiritual awakening.

Solar Plexus Chakra Meditation

Cleansing your solar plexus chakra will bring harmony to your life and reduce the impact of stress on your body.

• Find a comfortable place to sit and relax, far away from any distractions.
• Keep your spine straight while in the lotus position.
• Close your eyes and bring the focus to your vision of willpower and strength.
• Visualize the yellow color of the plexus chakra and feel the energy moving to your abdomen and throughout your body.
• Breathe in through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
• Repeat for a few minutes until you can feel fueled with energy.

In our Bellabeat Wellness Coach app, you can find more than 10 meditations aimed at balancing your chakras and achieving mind, body, and soul equilibrium.

Try it out today and enjoy the benefits of serenity!