Understanding Chakras: A Beginner’s Guide to Energy Centres

The word chakra comes from the ancient Sanskrit language and means “wheel” or “disc.” In the world of energy healing, chakras are understood as spinning centres of energy that influence your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Learning how these energy centres function can unlock deeper self-awareness and help you balance areas of your life that feel blocked or out of sync.

Whether you’re new to energy work or simply curious, this beginner’s guide will help you understand the basics of chakras and how to begin working with them through healing tools like crystals, Reiki, and meditation.

 

What Are Chakras?

Chakras are energy points in your subtle body, aligned along the spine from the base to the crown of your head. Each chakra is associated with specific physical organs, emotional states, and spiritual qualities. When your chakras are balanced, energy flows freely, and you feel centred, aligned, and empowered. Blocked or overactive chakras, however, can lead to physical discomfort, emotional imbalance, or mental confusion.

 

The 7 Major Chakras and Their Meanings

Here’s a simple breakdown of the seven primary chakras:

Chakra	Location	Color	Associated Qualities
Root (Muladhara)	Base of spine	Red	Safety, grounding, physical stability
Sacral (Svadhisthana)	Lower abdomen	Orange	Creativity, sensuality, emotions
Solar Plexus (Manipura)	Upper abdomen	Yellow	Confidence, willpower, personal identity
Heart (Anahata)	Center of chest	Green/Pink	Love, compassion, forgiveness, relationships
Throat (Vishuddha)	Throat	Blue	Communication, truth, expression
Third Eye (Ajna)	Forehead, between eyes	Indigo	Intuition, insight, inner wisdom
Crown (Sahasrara)	Top of head	Violet/White	Spiritual connection, enlightenment, purpose

 

 

 

How to Know If a Chakra Is Blocked

Signs of imbalance might show up in the form of:

•              Physical symptoms (e.g. headaches, stomach issues, fatigue)

•              Emotional distress (e.g. anxiety, lack of confidence, fear)

•              Behavioural patterns (e.g. overthinking, people-pleasing, avoidance)

For example, if your Heart Chakra is blocked, you might struggle with trust, emotional withdrawal, or grief. A blocked Throat Chakra might result in feeling unheard or being afraid to speak up.

 

Simple Practices to Balance Your Chakras

You don’t need to be a yogi or energy healer to work with your chakras. Here are a few beginner-friendly methods to support chakra alignment:

1. Meditation

Chakra meditation involves focusing on each energy centre using visualisation, breath, or sound. Guided meditations can help you direct awareness and release energetic blocks.

2. Reiki Healing

Reiki gently channels universal life force energy to each chakra, dissolving blocks and restoring flow. It’s especially effective during times of stress, trauma, or emotional overwhelm.

3. Crystals

Each chakra resonates with specific crystals. Wearing bracelets, placing palm stones on the body, or using crystal-infused candles can enhance healing. For example:

•              Root: Red Jasper, Smoky Quartz

•              Heart: Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine

•              Third Eye: Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli

4. Affirmations

Words carry frequency. Repeating positive affirmations can shift your energy. Try:

•              “I am safe and grounded” (Root Chakra)

•              “I speak my truth with clarity” (Throat Chakra)

5. Colour Therapy

Wear or surround yourself with the colour associated with the chakra you wish to heal. Colour has the power to influence mood and vibration.

 

Why Chakra Healing Matters

Balanced chakras contribute to:

•              Better emotional and physical health

•              Stronger intuition and decision-making

•              Increased self-love and inner peace

•              A deeper spiritual connection and purpose

By tuning into your chakra system, you create a map to your inner world. This empowers you to shift your energy consciously and intentionally.

 

Conclusion

Your chakras are the subtle powerhouses of your energetic body. Understanding and working with them doesn’t require perfection—just presence and curiosity. As you begin to explore your chakras, you’ll notice more alignment, awareness, and flow in every part of your life.

At Rassa Reiki, we offer guided chakra alignment services, healing kits, and crystals aligned to each chakra to support your journey. Begin where you are—and allow your energy to lead the way.