Chakra System
Crown, Third Eye, Throat and Heart Chakra’s coming soon.
The Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
The solar plexus chakra, located in the upper abdomen, is a central energy hub tied to personal power, confidence, and our identity. It governs our sense of purpose, willpower, and autonomy, making it crucial for assertiveness and decision-making. When balanced, this energy centre fuels motivation, emotional resilience, and a positive self-image, enhancing our ability to set boundaries and pursue goals with clarity. If we have an imbalanced solar plexus, this can lead to self-doubt, indecision, or a need for external validation. By nurturing this chakra through mindfulness, breathwork, or visualisation, we empower ourselves to live with confidence, inner strength, and a true sense of direction.
Signs of Imbalance in the Solar Plexus
Physical Symptoms: Digestive issues. Fatigue/Lethargy. Weight changes.
Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety. Frustration. Irritability.
Energetic Symptoms: Lack of Motivation. Excessive worry. Low self-esteem.
Reflexology & Reiki for the Solar Plexus Chakra
Combining Reflexology and Reiki creates a powerful approach to balancing the solar plexus chakra. This integration allows for physical and energetic support of the chakra, promoting a well-rounded approach to personal empowerment and inner strength. Combining these practices enables me to create a treatment fully aligned to what your body needs there and then.
Strategies to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra
Unlocking or balancing the solar plexus chakra (Manipura) can offer profound benefits, as it is believed to be the centre of personal power, confidence, and self-esteem. Here are a few suggestions:
Meditation and Visualisation: Picture a bright yellow light at your solar plexus.
Affirmations: Use statements like “I am confident and powerful.”
Breathing Exercises: Deep belly breathing (diaphragmatic breathing) can activate the solar plexus area.
Foods and Colours: Eating yellow-coloured foods (like bananas and yellow peppers) and wearing yellow ca reinforce solar plexus energy.
Movement: Yoga Asana Bow pose or Warrior 2 as well as Plank.
Aromatherapy: Rosemary. Cedarwood. Spearmint.
Crystals: Yellow crystals such as Citrine, Sunstone, Tigers Eye, Pyrite, Amber.
The Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)
The sacral chakra, or Svadhisthana, is the second chakra, located in the lower abdomen, below the navel. It’s often associated with creativity and emotional wellbeing. When this chakra is balanced, it enables a healthy flow of emotions, creativity, and connection with others. However, when imbalanced, it can manifest through physical, emotional, and behavioural signs.
Signs of Imbalance in the Sacral Chakra
Physical Symptoms: Lower Back Pain. Kidney, Bladder and Reproductive issues. Bloating, discomfort or other gastrointestinal issues.
Emotional Symptoms: Mood changes. Overwhelm. Difficulty expressing emotions or suppressing feelings.
Energetic Symptoms: Lack of Motivation. Fear of change. Perfectionism.
Reflexology & Reiki for the Sacral Chakra
Reflexology and Reiki can effectively help alleviate symptoms associated with a blocked sacral chakra, such as emotional instability, low energy, and issues related to creativity, sexuality, and relationships.
Offering a holistic approach to balancing the sacral chakra; promoting emotional wellbeing and physical relief, these practices nurture both body and mind, fostering a deep sense of relaxation, balance, and vitality.
Strategies to Balance the Sacral Chakra
To balance the sacral chakra practices involving grounding that encourage emotional release, creativity, and physical movement are most beneficial. Here are a few suggestions:
Meditation or Visualisation: During these practices you can focus on the colour orange (the sacral chakra’s associated colour), envisioning a warm, orange light filling your lower abdomen.
Journaling: Journaling, drawing, or any activity that allows emotional expression and creativity.
Yoga: Asana's (postures/movements) that focus on the pelvic area can stimulate the sacral chakra and aid in releasing tension stored within this area.
Aromatherapy: Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, and Jasmine essential oils, are believed to enhance sacral chakra healing.
Crystals: the use of orange crystals such as black Carnelian, Sunstone or Citrine are known to promote balance in the sacral chakra.
The Root Chakra (Muladhara)
The root chakra, known as Muladhara, is the energy centre located at the base of the spine/perineum (associated with term 'I have'). The root chakra impacts our emotional stability, being grounded or centred, and physical symptoms such as fatigue, weakened immunity, constipation, bladder/colon problems.
Signs of Imbalance in the Root Chakra
Physical Symptoms: Lower Back Pain. Constipation. Weakened Immunity. Fatigue. Bladder or Colon Problems.
Emotional Symptoms: Fear. Anxiety. Low Self-Esteem. Overwhelm. Feeling 'Unstable'.
Energetic Symptoms: Isolation. Resistance to Change. Lack of Motivation. Distrust.
Reflexology and Reiki are powerful, non-invasive ways to support both the physical and energetic aspects of your body. By tuning into the corresponding reflex points and energetic feedback from the body we can
Benefits of Reflexology for root chakra blockages, and physical symptoms
Promotes Relaxation: Helps reduce stress and anxiety.
Enhances Circulation: Improved blood flow can help rejuvenate the body.
Balances Energy: Promotes a balanced flow through the energy centres.
Physical Relief: Alleviates tension in the lower body, such as lower back pain.
Emotional Release: Encourages the release of pent-up emotions.
Improves Grounding: Enhances your sense of stability and grounding.
In addition the use of red (and black) crystals such as black Tourmaline, Red Jasper or Obsidian are known to promote balance in the root chakra. Movement such as Yoga and Pilates can also aid in releasing tension stored within this area as well as strengthening the body which leads to relief in physical symptoms.