The chakra system is over 3000 years old and has roots in several cultures. The chakras are energy systems, 7 specifically, that are located in the body. These energy systems hold an energy intelligence that support and influence parts of the physical, emotional and spiritual body.
Essential oils can be one way to help balance and “un-block” the chakras along with the use of crystals. When using oils, you can place the oil on the chakra on your physical body or use the aroma of the oil along with a mantra every day.
The root chakra, located at the base of the spine and is related to our security and safety, often holding any deep hurts from our family history. Balance is one of my favorite oils to ground and stabilize the root chakra. Balance, also known as the grounding blend, is great for rooting and activating this low chakra. Crystals associated with the root chakra include bloodstone, garnet or red aventurine.
The sacral chakra, located about 1” below the belly button is responsible for feelings and creativity, also where our sexual energy is located (along with any past wounds or scars). Wild orange is a great oil for the sacral chakra and accompanying crystals include carnelian, citrine, and orange calcite. Wild orange, the oil of abundance, helps to activate creativity and give abundance of energy to this charka.
The solar plexus chakra, located about 1” above the naval, is responsible for our confidence, self-worth and our authenticity powerhouse. My favorite oil for this chakra is ginger and crystals I love include tiger’s eye, amber, or citrine. Ginger is known as the oil of creativity and can inspire confidence in your own authenticity and keep your eyes on your own individual prize (not someone else’s).
The heart chakra, located at the center of the chest, is responsible for our feelings and ability to give AND receive love. One of my favorite oils for this is melaleuca and accompanying stones include rose quartz, green agate and calcite as well as amazonite. Melaleuca, also known as tea tree oil, is the oil of energetic boundaries. So whether you withhold love or give “too much” this oil can find the balance in our hearts.
The throat chakra is located in the center of the neck and responsible for our healthy expression and voice. My favorite oil for this chakra is lavender along with stones such as blue lace agate, turquoise, and aquamarine. Lavender is the oil of communication and can help when you either can’t get the words out or you feel like your voice is coming off as intimidating.
The third eye chakra, located in the middle of the forehead, is responsible for our imagination and making big decisions. Rosemary, the oil of knowledge and transition, is a wonderful oil for this chakra along with crystals such as amethyst, sodalite and lapis. Rosemary can not only help balance this chakra but also help with memory recall which is linked to this chakra.
The Crown chakra, located at the very top and center of the head, is responsible for consciousness and connection to higher self. Lemongrass along with higher vibrational stones such as quartz, moonstone, selenite or celestite. Lemongrass, the oil of cleansing, is a wonderful oil to help clear out this chakra especially if you suffer from any brain fog or inability to recall dreams.