THE ROOT CHAKRA. Mantra: "I am grounded. I am safe. I am present. I am secure." Physical issues related to a blocked root chakra:

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1 THE ROOT CHAKRA Mantra: "I am grounded. I am safe. I am present. I am secure." Physical issues related to a blocked root chakra: Constantly getting sick Insomnia Endless dieting Anorexia Nervosa Constipation Disorders of the large intestine Problems related to the bowel Pain in the feet or legs Hip pain Disorders of the bones Skin problems such as lesions or acne Psychological issues related to a blocked root chakra: Fear Insecurity Flightiness Anxiety Inability to focus Disorganization Poor boundaries Poor sense of self Financial problems Separation or dissociation from the body Physical issues related to an overloaded root chakra: Obesity Overeating Addictions Sleeping too much Fatigue Low energy Inability to move gracefully Plodding movements Heavy feet Psychological issues related to an overloaded root chakra: Greed

2 Materialism Obsession with money Inability to be generous Hoarding Workaholism Obsession with routines and security Fear of change Overly strict boundaries/refusal to be open to others Root chakra therapy: Eating protein and root vegetables Sleeping enough but not too much Massage Physical exercise Going barefoot Being outdoors Lying on the ground Yoga poses that emphasize a firm base THE SACRAL CHAKRA Mantra: "I am radiant. I am beautiful. I am strong. I enjoy a healthy & passionate life." Physical issues related to a blocked sacral chakra: Fertility problems Sexual arousal disorder Nervous stomach Stiffness Stilted movements Bladder infections Kidney stones Skipped or stopped menstrual periods Lower back pain Psychological issues related to a blocked sacral chakra: Creative blocks Fear of relationships/commitment issues Emotional coldness Inability to experience pleasure Shallow relationships Communication problems with children

3 Physical issues related to an overloaded sacral chakra: Emotional eating Sexual addiction Substance abuse Frequent urination Heavy menstrual flow PMS Hyper-flexibility Psychological issues related to an overloaded sacral chakra: Bipolar disorder Panic attacks Excessive emotionality Mood swings Hypersensitivity Addiction to pleasure Emotional dependency Ruled by feelings Over-association (enmeshment) with children Sacral chakra therapy: Drinking more fluids Swimming Treatment for addictions Balancing pleasure activities (increasing or decreasing) Counseling for emotional and/or sexual problems Moving and flowing exercises that increase grace such as ballet Vinyasa or other flow styles of yoga THE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA Mantra: "I am positively empowered. I am successful in all my endeavors." Physical issues related to a blocked solar plexus chakra: Sluggishness Low energy Low appetite Chronic fatigue Poor digestion Diabetes Gall bladder problems

4 Feeling cold Stiff muscles Poor liver function Bad posture Weak middle back Psychological issues related to a blocked solar plexus chakra: Low self-esteem Lack of will power Inability to accomplish things or follow through Unreliability Victim mentality/blaming others for problems Feeling of having no personality Physical issues related to an overloaded solar plexus chakra: Hypertension Stress Ulcers Muscle spasms Insomnia due to excess energy Exercise addiction Constant hunger Physical signs related to extreme stress Psychological issues related to an overloaded solar plexus chakra: Anger issues Control issues Obsession with power and outward signs of power such as money and possessions Inability to compromise with others Excessive competition Arrogance Lack of sensitivity Narcissism Solar plexus therapy: Aerobic exercise to increase solar plexus or mediation to calm solar plexus Core-strengthening exercises like sit-ups and Pilates Martial arts Counseling to acknowledge your inner power and potential or to develop sensitivity and respect for others

5 THE HEART CHAKRA Mantra: "I give and receive love effortlessly and unconditionally." Physical issues related to a blocked heart chakra: Heart problems related to blockage (angina, heart disease, heart attack) Lung and breathing problems (asthma, shortness of breath, pleurisy, emphysema) Pain in the chest Pain in shoulders Pain in arms Immune system suppression Depression Psychological issues related to a blocked heart chakra: Withdrawal from intimate relationships Coldness Intolerance Irritability and impatience Being overly critical of others Lack of compassion and empathy for others Chronic relationship failure Physical issues related to an overloaded heart chakra: Enlarged heart Low blood pressure Depression Exhaustion Breast problems (breast cancer, mastitis, benign bumps) Psychological issues related to an overloaded heart chakra: Constantly putting needs of others above yourself Martyr complex Burn-out Codependency in relationships Clinginess Self-neglect Jealousy Chronic relationship failures Heart chakra therapy: Deep breathing and breathing exercises Eating lots of fruits and vegetables

6 Back-bends Volunteering and charity work (for blockages) Spending more time with animals Spending more time with children Counseling or therapy to help with relationship issues Counseling or therapy for grief/loss issues Counseling or therapy for self-esteem and self-care issues THE THROAT CHAKRA Mantra: "My thoughts are positive. I always express myself truthfully and clearly." Physical issues related to a blocked throat chakra: Lump in the throat Laryngitis Sore throat Jaw pain and tightness Neck pain Stiff neck Neck arthritis Vocal nodes Recurrent strep Hypothyroidism Hearing loss Tinnitus Tone deafness No sense of rhythm Psychological issues related to a blocked throat chakra: Problems with self-expression Weak voice Fear of speaking Lying Inability to discern the truth Inability to say what you mean Taking things to literally Writer s block Physical issues related to an overloaded throat chakra: Hyperthyroidism Neck pain from hyper flexibility

7 Vocal nodes from talking, yelling, or singing too much Tooth decay Tooth loss Cold sores Canker sores Psychological issues related to an overloaded throat chakra: Talking too much Talking too loudly Interrupting Speaking without thinking Inability to listen to others Automatically speaking the truth without sensitivity to others Throat chakra therapy: Mantra meditation Chanting Singing Drumming Speaking in front of others (for blocks) Going without speaking (for overloads) Quiet time Keeping a journal/freewriting Purposeful listening without commenting Practising taking turns talking Lowering your voice (for overloads) Raising your voice (for blocks) Therapy for improving communication skills THE THIRD EYE CHAKRA Mantra: "I am tuned into the Divine Universal wisdom. I always understand the true meaning of life situations." Physical issues related to a blocked third eye chakra: Headaches (including migraines) Nasal congestion Sinus infections Near-sightedness and other problems seeing clearly Night blindness Stroke due to blockage Brain tumor

8 Head injury (can cause a blockage) Psychological issues related to a blocked third eye chakra: Lack of imagination Can t remember dreams No intuition Chronic bad decision-making Denial of reality/self-deception Sociopathic behaviour Physical issues related to an overloaded third eye chakra: Headaches (particularly from diluted blood vessels) Hallucinations and other visual disturbances involving seeing things that aren t there Hyperventilation Brain hemorrhage Brain tumor Head injury (can cause an overload) Psychological issues related to an overloaded third eye chakra: Psychic visions that interfere with normal life Can t tell dreams from real life Disconnected from reality Psychosis Being too much in your head Third eye chakra therapy: Visualization Meditation Drawing and painting Practicing tuning into your intuition Keeping track of your dreams Therapy to help clarify your inner vision Hypnosis THE CROWN CHAKRA Mantra: "I am complete. I am one with the Divine energy." Physical issues related to a blocked crown chakra: Learning disabilities Nervous system failure Headaches (at the crown of the skull) Autism

9 Brain tumor Coma Amnesia Senility/Alzheimer s disease Psychological issues related to a blocked crown chakra: Feelings of isolation Depression Lack of inspiration Spiritual crisis/ dark night of the soul Physical issues related to an overloaded crown chakra: Headaches (at the crown of the skull) Savant syndrome Brain tumor Overactive nervous system Seizures Health problems related to poor hygiene or physical neglect Psychological issues related to an overloaded crown chakra: Obsession with or addiction to spiritual or intellectual practices Religious/spiritual delusions/hallucinations Nervous breakdown Uncontrolled out-of-body experiences Dissociation with the body Over-intellectualizing Feeling ungrounded Crown chakra therapy: Meditation (for blocks) Prayer (for blocks) Spiritual study (for blocks) Learning something new and challenging like a musical instrument or a language Therapy to deal with spiritual crisis Grounding (for overloads) Balancing all 7 chakras (for overloads) Physical exercise (for overloads) Therapy to reintegrate the mind with the body (for overloads) Therapy to put spiritual beliefs and practices into perspective

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