Harnessing the power of the body’s primary energy centres can help you identify where balance is needed in your life. By bringing awareness, you allow energy to flow into those areas. The practice can be done lying down or sitting upright in a relaxed position. You can either place your hand on the relevant area or simply focus your attention there, asking the corresponding questions for each chakra, starting at the root/base chakra. Pay close attention to the feelings, insights, visions or sounds that arise, as these can provide guidance or awareness of the actions you may need to take. Awareness is the first step to creating change and allowing more energy into your energetic system. It may also be a chance to diary each of the questions you ask yourself.
Root chakra (Muladhara)
Location: Base of the spine
Relates to: Grounding, survival, physical stability, security and the basic needs of life. This chakra governs your sense of safety and connection to the physical world.
Questions:
How can I be more connected to the earth?
What have I not accepted from my childhood?
What would make me feel more safe and secure?
Sacral chakra (Svadhisthana)
Location: Lower abdomen, about two inches below the navel
Relates to: Creativity, sexuality, pleasure, emotional expression and the ability to accept change. It’s associated with your passions, desires and relationships.
Questions:
What do I desire?
Where am I not expressing myself creatively?
What would bring erotic energy into my life?
Solar plexus chakra (Manipura)
Location: Upper abdomen, just above the navel
Relates to: Personal power, self-esteem, confidence and the ability to control one’s life. It influences one’s sense of purpose, identity and willpower.
Questions:
How can I step more into my power?
How am I avoiding decisions I need to make?
What decision can I make today that aligns with my true self?
Heart chakra (Anahata)
Location: Centre of the chest
Relates to: Love, compassion, forgiveness and emotional balance. This chakra bridges the lower physical chakras and the higher spiritual ones, governing your relationships and capacity for empathy.
Questions:
What am I still holding onto from my past?
How can I forgive myself and others for my/their choices?
What care do I need to give myself?
Throat chakra (Vishuddha)
Location: Throat
Relates to: Communication, self-expression and truth. It’s associated with your ability to speak and listen effectively, as well as your integrity.
Questions:
Where in my life am I not expressing my full truth?
What does my inner child want to say?
Where am I not listening?
Third eye chakra (Ajna)
Location: Forehead, between the eyebrows
Relates to: Intuition, insight, imagination and wisdom. It’s the centre of your inner vision, helping you see beyond the physical realm and connect with your inner guidance.
Questions:
How can I see a broader perspective on my current challenge?
How can I have a more focused attention?
What illusions do I need to let go of?
Crown chakra (Sahasrara)
Location: Top of the head
Relates to: Spiritual connection, enlightenment and a sense of oneness with the universe. This is the highest chakra, connecting you to your higher self and the divine.
Questions:
What would allow me to find more faith in the unknown?
What would it take for me to connect and be guided by the infinite source/God/higher self?
How can I live more in alignment with my soul’s calling?
