What are Chakras?
Chakras are seven energy wheels that spin and spread energy in the environment that surrounds the body. These wheels also take energy from the outside world and distribute it to the blood, the main glands, the organs and the nervous centers. The 7 main chakras help certain parts of the body to function properly. Our thoughts and feelings directly affect the chakra system. In fact, our thoughts, feelings and attitudes can shrink or even completely block the energy flow of a chakra to certain areas of the body. It depends on the way we look at the obstacles in life and the way we deal with challenges. You can click here to learn more about the importance of Chakras to our overall health and wellness. This post will share with you the best essential oils for Chakra Balancing.
Essential Oils for Chakra Balancing
True therapeutic essential oils are a simple and super effective way to help balance the chakras. A high quality oil will have the best results because these pure essences are more potent then herbs because they contain a higher concentration of plant matter, which results in a higher frequency. Beware, many essential oils contain herbicides/pesticides or are adulterated with additives so click here to learn more about how to NOT waste your money on essential oils. Lets learn more about what are the best essential oils for each chakra.
Root Chakra
This Chakra is located at the base of the spine, is associated with the color red and is our foundation and the feeling of being connected to earth, grounded.
Emotional problems affecting the Root Chakra: Survival problems such as money or food. An imbalanced Root Chakra can cause great insecurity, irritability and obsession towards materialistic aspects.
Physical health problems affecting the Root Chakra: From a physical standpoint, constipation, anaemia or bladder dysfunction may be some of the symptoms of a weak Root Chakra.
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Patchouli
- Cedarwood
- Frankincense
Sacral Chakra
This Chakra is located just below the belly button, is associated with the color orange and represents our connection and the ability to accept other people and new experiences.
Emotional problems affecting the Sacral Chakra: Sentiment of abundance, well-being, pleasure, sexuality. Knowing that the Sacral Chakra can strongly influence sexuality, an energy imbalance could cause sex addiction, emotional detachment and an inclination towards unhealthy and risky behaviours.
Physical health problems affecting the Sacral Chakra: A dysfunctional Sacral Chakra can also significantly impact the reproductive system, leading to urinary infections, lower back pain or gynaecological issues.
- Orange
- Ylang Ylang
- Clary Sage
- Geranium
- Tangerine
Solar Plexus Chakra
This Chakra is located just above the belly button, is associate with the color yellow and governs our ability to be self-confident and to control our own lives.
Emotional problems affecting the Solar Plex Chakra: Traumatic experiences can block the proper function of this chakra, causing eating disorders, sense of perfectionism and criticism towards people or the self. For this chakra, meditation and diet are key points of the treatment as the individual must channel his/her energy into the right direction, surrounding her/himself with positivity.
Physical health problems affecting the Solar Plex Chakra: digestive issues. As a general rule, a tailored, soothing diet will treat the digestive dysfunctions.
- Lemongrass
- Lavender
- Bergamot
- Roman Chamomile
- Juniper
Heart Chakra
This Chakra is located right at the breastbone at the heart center, is associated with the color green and influences our ability to love and the altruistic aspirations.
Emotional problems affecting the Heart Chakra: People who present an energetic disequilibrium in this chakra tend to be ruled by their emotions, but they also present a high tolerance to the point of neglecting themselves. Additionally, they accept every situation or behavior due to their lack of setting boundaries and self-identity.
Physical health problems affecting the Heart Chakra: On the other hand, the physical symptoms may include high blood pressure or heart palpitations.
- Eucalyptus
- Rose
- Melissa
- Bergamot
- Golden Rod
Throat Chakra
This Chakra is located at the front of the throat, is associated with the color blue and has to do with our ability to communicate.
Emotional problems affecting the Neck Chakra: Poor communication, arrogance, gossips, secrets are few of the main factors that can affect the Throat Chakra. Speaking from an emotional point of view, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem are amongst the symptoms caused by a dysfunctional Throat Chakra.
Physical health problems affecting the Neck Chakra: Consequently, an imbalanced Vishuddi can cause laryngitis, earache or neck pain.
- Peppermint
- Basil
- Bergamot
- Tea Tree
- Cedarwood
Third Eye Chakra
This Chakra is located between the eyebrows, is associated with the color of deep indigo and governs our ability to focus, think and make decisions. It also regulates our sleep and wake time.
Emotional problems affecting the Third Eye Chakra: Refusal of spirituality, poor clarity of a situation, poor concentration.
Physical health problems affecting the Third Eye Chakra: insomnia, migraines, sinusitis, poor vision.
- Jasmine
- Palo Santo
- Cypress
- Rosemary
- Frankincense
Crown Chakra
This Chakra is located at the crown of the head, is associated with the color purple and represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually. The Crown Chakra is linked to wisdom, inner and outer beauty, our connection to spirituality, pure happiness.
Emotional problems affecting the Crown Chakra: Obsessive attachment/belief in spirituality, closed-mindedness, living in fantasy rather connected with the self and reality.
Physical health problems affecting the Crown Chakra: a blockage in the Crown Chakra can cause chronic fatigue, boredom, greed, neurological disorders or migraines.
- Sandalwood
- Vetiver
- Lavender
- Frankincense
- Myrrh
