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Responsible for our sense of groundedness, safety, and security. In addition, it governs our basic needs such as food, water, and shelter and helps connect our physical body to the earth.

The physical location of the root chakra is the tailbone, at the base of the spine. Therefore, you can massage the lower back and spine, focusing on the first three vertebrae to stimulate the grounding, earthy energy here. You can also improve energy flow to the first chakra by massaging the legs, particularly the gluteal muscles and the feet.

essential oil, opt for cedarwood, patchouli, or frankincense scents.

Chakra 1 ROOT RED GROUNDED SURVIVAL PHYSICAL NEEDS

muladhara “root.” This chakra, at the base of the spine at the sacrum, is the foundation of the entire system. It relates to our basic needs and our sense of security and survival. Focus: whenever you are stressed, traveling, juggling too many things, feeling overwhelmed, or just need a sense of security or groundedness.

Helps to regulate our emotions, tap into our creativity, experience pleasure and passion, and get in touch with our senses. This pleasure chakra is also associated with sexuality and the reproductive organs.

The sacral chakra is located in the lower belly, two inches below the navel. Therefore, lower abdominal massage and targeting the lower spinal vertebrae and back muscles work well for this center. Moreover, using​​ myofascial massage techniques on the hip flexor muscles can improve the energy flow to the second chakra and release stagnation.

ylang-ylang, sweet orange, or rose scents when using essential oil

Chakra 2 SACRAL ORANGE NOURISHMENT EMOTIONAL BALANCE, SEXUALITY, CREATION

svadhisthana, or pleasure chakra, “sweetness.” It is located a few fingers’ width inferior to the navel. After your basic needs are met, you can move out into the world to explore with the five senses. Through these senses, we bring nourishment and vitality to ourselves. 

Solar Plexus is the home of our personal power. This chakra relates to confidence, self-esteem, and courage and pushes us to take action and face our fears. 

The Solar Plexus chakra is located in the upper abdomen, between the belly button and the lower ribs. Massage the stomach in a circular, clockwise direction to stimulate this center. (can be done via back also) This not only increases the fire element but it helps eliminate waste in the body and negative thoughts.

If using an essential oil, opt for geranium, ginger, lemon, or juniper scents

Chakra 3 SOLAR PLEX YELLOW INTENTION PERSONAL POWER SELF WILL

power center,manipura,  “lustrous gem.” Located in the solar plexus superior to the navel, this is where we establish our identity and what we want to do with our life.

Focus: strong sense of identity, confidence.

The heart chakra is the middle chakra, bridging the lower and upper energy centers. The heart chakra relates to how we feel about ourselves and towards others. It has qualities of love, compassion, understanding, empathy, gratitude, and joy.

This chakra is located in the center of the chest. To stimulate it, massage the upper back, shoulders, and upper arms, which are all related to this chakra. In addition, myofascial techniques targeting the pectoral muscles can further help the energy flow. Opt for jasmine, lavender, or Neroli scents if using essential oil.

Chakra 4 HEART GREEN HARMONY GIVING RECEIVING LOVE

heart center, anahata. “the sound which issues without the striking of any two things together.” The heart chakra in the centre of the chest, relates to everything with the heart: love, compassion, sympathy, empathy, and relationships. 

The throat chakra is our center of communication and truth. This chakra relates to our ability to communicate effectively, listen to the views of others, and express ourselves authentically. 

The throat chakra is located in the center of the throat. Therefore, massaging the back of the neck, including towards the base of the head, will help release blockages here. Frankincense, rosemary, and eucalyptus are beneficial essential oils.

Chakra 5 THROAT BLUE EXPRESSION COMMUNICATION

visuddha,  “free from impurities.” Located at the throat, this is our center of expression and communication. If you are not saying the things you need to say, you might feel “choked up.” As you learn to communicate effectively, this allows creativity to thrive. 

The third eye chakra is the intuition center that governs physical and spiritual vision. The third eye helps us find mental clarity to see things from other perspectives, connect to our instincts, and hear our inner wisdom. It is also associated with extrasensory and psychic abilities.

The third eye chakra sits between the eyebrows but massaging all around the face, and head can help open up this spiritual center. Pay particular attention to the temples, nasal sinuses, and jaw. Clary Sage, juniper, and frankincense work well when targeting the sixth chakra.

Chakra 6 THIRD EYE DARK BLUE INSIGHT, INTUTION, CREATIVE, INTELLIGENCE, WISDOM

 ajna,  “communication from above.” Found between the eyebrows, this chakra is the center of imagination, intuition, and perception. When you let go of thoughts that are holding you back and instead let your imagination roam free, you are connecting to your sixth chakra. Any intuitive feelings you have, as well as your ability to read between the lines and understand nonverbal communication, arise from the sixth chakra.

The crown chakra also known is associated with our connection to the divine, thought, and conscious energy. The seventh chakra also helps us access higher states of consciousness and advance on our spiritual path. 

This chakra is located at the top or crown of the head. Therefore, a scalp massage will help to stimulate the energy here. Soft hair pulls and cervical traction is incredibly beneficial. Use frankincense, myrrh, or neroli essential oil when massaging this area.

Chakra 7 CROWN VIOLET WISDOM, SPIRITUALITY, RELATIONSHIP TO GOD, UNIVESAL SOURCE

sahasrara,  “thousand petaled.” Located at the crown of the head, the seventh chakra relates to wisdom and enlightenment. The seventh chakra, sometimes called the “master chakra,” brings purpose and meaning to you and the other chakras. The crown center helps you connect to a higher purpose and something greater than yourself. When you connect to this center, you connect to a sense of joy or bliss that is not related to a specific person or event but is rather connecting to the joy of the universe