Is your life force blocked? - By Samantha Hamilton

There are seven main chakras contained in your head and torso. Each individual chakra is an orb of life force helping your inner being to feel balanced and optimised. Sometimes stress or illness in our everyday life can upset the equilibrium of the chakras leaving your life force unable to flow freely and your body in a state of internal chaos. Starting at the bottom of our spine with our base chakra:-

Root Chakra

This chakra is located at the reproductive organs at the base of the spine. This chakra is the grounding force that allows us to connect up with Mother Nature and bask in her energies. The adrenal glands which are prone to stress are also linked to this chakra which can often leave you with a weak immunity. Try using a couple of drops of Vetiveria essential oil in your bath to give you that energizing burst you need and aid in the strengthening of this chakra.

Sacral Chakra

This chakra is very sensual as it is based where the male and female sex organs are situated. In females, the sacral chakra is their weak link, contending with menstrual cycles, pregnancies and ovary related problems constantly disrupting our inner balance. Oils such as sandalwood, jasmine or orange blossom can help you maintain a healthy balance with this chakra. Yoga is also a very good exercise to practice especially when suffering with bowel problems.

Solar Plexus Chakra

Is located just under your rib cage and is directly linked to the organs that create your digestive system. The weakness with this chakra is the vulnerability of the digestive system which is constantly exposed to toxins and stress flowing through the digestive tract. Chamomile, peppermint and lemon essential oils are just a few oils to help aid the digestive tract.

Heart Chakra

The heart chakra is located in the middle of your chest. This chakra is the love centre of our inner being. It is through the heart chakra that a person is able to connect with another person and communicate with them through emotion. It is your negative emotions that can lead to unbalance with this chakra, but once you conquer the art of loving yourself you will be well on your way to re-balancing this emotional chakra.

Throat Chakra

The throat chakra is located in the middle of the collar bone, over the voice box. The energy created by this chakra is diminished quite quickly by overuse of your voice. Its weakness lies within the air we breathe, constantly exposing us to outside toxins. Aid this chakra by truthfully expressing yourself at all times and try to speak truthfully and from the heart.

The Third Eye Chakra

The third eye is located in between our eyebrows and is linked to our spiritual insight. When this chakra is balanced you will know your choices and know exactly which path is correct for you. Unbalanced third eye chakra will leave signs of a headaches, confusion and feelings of anxiety. Regular forms of meditation help you to keep a clear head and a balanced energy.

The Crown Chakra

This chakra is located on the top of your head and has the highest energy frequency in the body. Because of its position it leaves us open to out connection with our spiritual deity. An unbalance with the crown chakra can leave us with a strong feeling of isolation, low self confidence and a low level of self esteem. Whereas if all chakras are balanced and bonded to each other with their cleansing white light, you will feel a strong connection with the universe and a feeling of wholeness.