The chakra system maps seven energy centres along the spine, each governing different aspects of physical, emotional and spiritual function. Blockages or imbalances in these centres manifest as recurring patterns, physical symptoms and emotional stagnation. Healing them restores flow.
Base of spine. Governs survival, security, belonging. Blocked: anxiety, financial instability, feeling unsafe. Balance with: grounding practices, red foods, walking barefoot.
Lower abdomen. Governs creativity, sexuality, pleasure. Blocked: creative blocks, relationship issues, emotional numbness. Balance with: movement, water, orange crystals.
Upper abdomen. Governs confidence, will, personal power. Blocked: people-pleasing, low self-worth, control issues. Balance with: core exercise, yellow citrine, boundaries work.
Centre of chest. Governs love, compassion, connection. Blocked: inability to give/receive love, grief. Balance with: rose quartz, breathwork, forgiveness practices.
Throat. Governs communication, self-expression, truth. Blocked: fear of speaking, chronic sore throats, dishonesty. Balance with: journaling, singing, blue crystals.
Between eyebrows. Governs intuition, vision, insight. Blocked: overthinking, poor intuition, difficulty visualising. Balance with: meditation, amethyst, reduced screen time.
Top of head. Governs spiritual connection, consciousness. Blocked: disconnection, nihilism, lack of purpose. Balance with: meditation, fasting, silence practices.
Anastasia Belova · Energy Healer · 10 years