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Muladhara: we are disconnected from Mother Earth, abusing her resources, consuming
denatured food, and most have forgotten the sacredness of the land
Manipura: we are exposed to wars, violence, manipulation, control and greed, while our
personal power is repressed
Anahata: we love others conditionally because self-love is not valued; our breathing is
shallow (which inhibits fresh prana from rejuvenating our beings)
Vishuddha: we are surrounded with lies and massive overuse of technology; we are “lost” in
the ethers, with no stable ground to support us, and thus we are unable to express our true and
highest selves
Ajna: society provides little encouragement to go within or develop our intuition; we are
unaware of our true abilities to visualize, manifest, and create the reality we truly desire
Sahasrara: many religions and belief systems are skewed, enforcing fear and placing power
outside of the self; hence we are disconnected from Oneness
With such surroundings and teachings as these to shape us, it is no surprise that most
individuals have deep-seated imbalances in the chakras. However, through awareness, we
can understand our own set of blockages and work through them to establish inner
balance. Despite living in a tumultuous world, we are blessed with a multitude of tools to
guide us on the healing journey, including aroma, touch, light, color, sound, crystals, herbs,
flowers, foods, affirmations, yoga, meditation, breath work, and the list is essentially
endless. As the chakras are an interconnected network, any healing technique can affect any
or all of the chakras. However, using their related element and sense can provide more
specific healing. The following is a small introduction to the plethora of chakra healing
techniques:
Yoga Asana (Body Postures): There are many forms of yoga asana practice (Kundalini,
Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasa, etc.), but their basic principle is the same. “Asanas aim at
influencing [body, mind, and consciousness] and molding and yoking them into one
harmonious whole…Asanas loosen up the joints of the body, stretch and tone the muscles[,]
remove [accumulated] poisons[,] harmonize the nervous [and endocrine] system[s]
and…improve the functioning of all the internal organs…As such the uninhibited flow of
prana brought about by asanas, leads to mental equilibrium and calmness…When the aches
and pains and ailments of the body are removed and one is emotionally and mentally relaxed,
then…the fetters of individuality can be released and one’s true nature – pure, infinite, all
pervasive consciousness – can be realized.”150
Collectively, it is apparent that we have a great deal of growth and healing to do. But in
nurturance of our heart chakras, it is wise to remember that all is perfect just as it is, right
now. And through awareness, intention, and love, we each hold the power to realign with the
Oneness that binds us all. As each of us journey further within, taking responsibility for our
own selves, working to harmonize our inner chakra centers, we will find the strength to assist
our fellow beings along the healing journey; and some day, the chakra system of the
collective consciousness will begin to shine in its True state of Pure, Blissful Harmony.