I have learned that our wellness depends on a balance of the spiritual-emotional with the physical. They are so connected that we cannot isolate one without affecting the other.
There are seven centers of spiritual power in the human body.1 Understanding Chakras is a way to approach health and healing holistically.
We should heal intentionally not passively.
Focus your attention on resolving lower Chakras first and move up.
Use the essential oils in various ways. The vibration of the oils will do it’s job because essential oils are intelligent.
Developmental Ages of Chakras
Chakras have developmental ages.
- Chakra 7 – Crown – Mastery
- Chakra 6 – Brow or Third Eye – Refinement
- Chakra 5 – Throat – Age 28 – 35
- Chakra 4 – Heart – Age 21- 28
- Chakra 3 – Solar – Age 14 – 21
- Chakra 2 – Sacral – Age 7-14
- Chakra 1 – Root – Age 0 -7
1st Chakra: Root
Developmental Years: Age 0-7
Properties:
- Security / Stability
- Safety
- Survival
- Tribe or family belonging
Organs:
- Kidneys
- Adrenals
- Anus
Balanced Chakra:
Energy, grounded, settled, comfortable with own body, sense of safety and security, happiness in job, satisfied with life, material prosperity
Unbalanced Chakra Physical Manifestation:
Constipation, lower back/sciatica pain; issues with leg, feet, knees, groin, hips, ankles, rectal/anal problems, frequent illness (deficiencies/excessive)
Underactive Chakra:
Neglecting of self, underweight, poor discipline/boundaries, depression, passivity, lethargy, chronic disorganization, fear of change, feeling of not belonging
Essential Oils:
Arborvitae, Balance, Vetiver, Spikenard, Cedarwood, Myrrh
Apply these oils on legs, lower back, and feet
Overactive Chakra:
Overeating, craving unhealthy foods, paranoia, nervousness, aggression, dominant behavior, addiction to adrenaline activities, hoarding, material fixation
Essential Oils:
Patchouli, Purify, Lemongrass
Apply these oils on legs, lower back, and feet
Put oil in diffuser
Affirmations/Personal Declarations:
“I am protected, secure, and grounded.”
“I am accepted in and belong to the human family.”
“I am always productive and provided for.”
2nd Chakra: Sacral
Developmental Years: Age 7-14
Properties:
- Sensuality
- Sexuality
- Relationships
- Emotions
- Intimacy
- Creativity
- Work
- Money
Organs:
- Sex organs
- Bladder
- Pelvis
- All Body Fluids
Balanced Chakra:
Healthy creative expression, balanced hormones, ability to experience pleasure, generous and giving, nurturing to self, healthy boundaries
Unbalanced Chakra Physical Manifestation:
Reproductive organs disorders, infertility, urinary system, spleen, gallbladder, kidney, menstrual difficulties, sexual dysfunction, lack of flexibility
Underactive Chakra:
Unemotional, guarded, self-deprivation, sexual repression, poor social skills, denial of pleasure, lack of desire or passion
Essential Oils:
Cinnamon, Wild Orange, Citrus Bliss, Cheer, Passion
Smell Cheer & Passion
Take Cinnamon, Wild Orange, & Citrus Bliss internally
Overactive Chakra:
Excessive sex drive, compulsive behaviors, tension, frustration, overly emotional, hypersensitive, emotional dependency
Essential Oils:
Purify, Lavender, Jasmine
Diffuse these oils
Affirmations/Personal Declarations:
“I am creating a life filled with balance & bliss!”
“I am free to create joyful & pleasurable experiences.”
“I am safe to create intimate relationships.”
“I deserve pleasure & passion.”
3rd Chakra: Solar
Developmental Years: Age 14-21
Properties:
- Willpower
- Ambition
- Action
Organs:
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Gall Bladder
- Spleen
- Stomach
Balanced Chakra:
Responsible and reliable, healthy self-esteem, spontaneity, playfulness, sense of humor, able to make decisions and meet challenges, warmth in personality
Unbalanced Chakra Physical Manifestation:
Eating, intestinal, or digestive disorders; hypoglycemia, diabetes, eczema, acne, food allergies, chronic fatigue, depression, disorders of stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, liver, stomach ulcers,
Underactive Chakra:
Low self-esteem, lack of self-trust, weak will, poor digestion, victim mentality, unreliable, unable to take responsibility, attraction to stimulants
Essential Oils:
Bergamot, lemon, Cheer, Petitgrain, Ginger
Diffuse Cheer, Bergamot & Petitgrain
Take Lemon & Ginger internally
Overactive Chakra:
Overly aggressive, need to be right, bossy, power hungry, competitive, attraction to sedatives, conceited, self-centered hyperactive, narrow-minded
Essential Oils:
Wintergreen, Lavender, Cilantro
Apply these oils on your feet and back
Affirmations/Personal Declarations:
“I am powerful, confident, hopeful and successful in all my ventures.”
“I am valuable, lovable and fully accept myself.”
“I am good enough.”
“I trust my gut instincts.”
4th Chakra: Heart
Developmental Years: Age 21-28
Properties:
- Forgiveness
- Compassion
- Empathy Trust
- Love
- Belonging
Organs:
- Heart
- Lungs
- Thymus
- Shoulders & upper torso
- Arms & Hands
- Circulatory System
Balanced Chakra:
Compassionate, understanding, loving of self and others, empathetic, inner peace, strong immune system
Unbalanced Chakra Physical Manifestation:
Disorders of heart, lungs, thymus, breasts, arms; premature aging, upper back pain; circulation problems; asthma; immune system deficiency
Underactive Chakra:
Shy, fear of getting hurt, feelings of loneliness or being unloved, suspicious, possessive, antisocial, judgmental, fear of relationships
Essential Oils:
Geranium, Rose, Forgive, Marjoram, Black Pepper
Diffuse and apply these oils over heart area
Overactive Chakra:
Overly empathetic, overly concerned, jealous, poor boundaries, codependency, clinging, tendency to stay in abusive relationships, overly sacrificing
Essential Oils:
Melaleuca, Peace, Clove, Cardamom, Birch, Console
Diffuse and rub on heart reflex point on feet
Affirmations/Personal Declarations:
“My heart is strong and can repair and renew often.”
“I am effortlessly giving and receiving unconditional love.”
“I allow peace and serenity to dwell in my heart.”
“I let go of all pains, hurts and resentment.”
5th Chakra: Throat
Developmental Years: Age 28-35
Properties:
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Truth
- Trustworthiness
- Expression
- Intention
Organs:
- Throat
- Thyroid
- Parathyroid
- Neck
- Trachea
- Oesophagus
- Teeth
- Jaw
- Gums
- Mouth
- Lower Sinus
- Pharynx
- Larynx
Balanced Chakra:
Good listener, communicates easily/clearly, lives creatively, speaks with confidence, sings well, good sense of timing/rhythm, expresses self freely, comfortable with body language
Unbalanced Chakra Physical Manifestation:
Problems with nasal area, teeth, or gums; irritated sinuses; jaw pain, disorders of ears, voice, neck; ailments with esophagus/tonsils
Underactive Chakra:
Suppressed feelings, fear of expression, fear of offending others, shyness/weak voice, poor rhythm
Essential Oils:
Lavender, Spearmint, Birch
Diffuse and apply diluted oils on throat area. Spearmint can be taken internally.
Overactive Chakra:
Excessive talking, stuttering, inability to listen, gossiping loud or dominating voice, tendency to interrupt
Essential Oils:
Oregano, Wintergreen, Black Pepper
Apply these oils on feet near toes
Affirmations/Personal Declarations:
“I am speaking clearly and honestly.”
“My voice and opinions are heard and respected.”
“I can express myself easily & confidently.”
“I am free & safe to tell my story.”
6th Chakra: Brow/Third Eye
Developmental Years: Refinement
Properties:
- Questioning
- Intuition
- Understanding
- Perception
- Inner vision
- Wisdom
- Imagination
Organs:
- Eye
- Ear
- Outer layer of brain
- Upper frontal sinuses
- Pineal gland
- Pituitary gland
Balanced Chakra:
Intuitive/psychic, optimistic, perceptive, imaginative, watchful, aware, good memory, wise, able to plan and carry out plans, sleeps well, can recall dreams, calm mind
Unbalanced Chakra Physical Manifestation:
Headaches, migraines, seizures, neurological disorders, personality disorders, scalp/hair issues, vision problems, mental illness, inability to sleep
Underactive Chakra:
Inability to plan or set goals, narrow-minded, denial, poor vision/memory, difficulty seeing future, lack of imagination
Essential Oils:
Clary Sage, Immortelle/Salubelle, Douglas Fir, Siberian Fir
Apply these oils diluted in an upward motion on your third eye
Overactive Chakra:
Obsessive with psychic vision, paranoid, hallucinations, tendency to space out, difficulty concentrating, nightmares
Essential Oils:
TerraShield, Juniper Berry, InTune
Apply these oils diluted in an downward motion on your third eye
Affirmations/Personal Declarations:
“I am connected to my divine path and purpose.”
“I clearly see with wisdom.”
“I trust my intuition”
“My mind organizes, balances and restores itself when I sleep.”
7th Chakra: Crown
Developmental Years: Mastery
Properties:
- Connection with God
- Integration of the Whole
- Wisdom
- Insightful
- Feeling our Purpose in Life
Organs:
- Deep Brain Functions
- Brain Stem
- Central Nervous System
- Emotions & Memory Centers
Balanced Chakra:
Love and acceptance of the Divine, intelligent, thoughtful, aware, open-minded, ability to recognize and receive spiritual guidance, sense of oneness, ability to transcend physical laws, comfortable on earth
Unbalanced Chakra Physical Manifestation:
Dementia, autoimmune disorders, epilepsy, coma, amnesia, migraines, brain tumors, cognitive delusions, ADD, Dyslexia, Alzheimers
Underactive Chakra:
Sense of separation/isolation, trouble trusting the universe, lack of belief in a higher power, learning difficulties, excess in lower chakra
Essential Oils:
Melissa, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Frankincense
Diffuse & apply these oils diluted on the forehead, back of neck at the base of skull, ears, on the big toes
Overactive Chakra:
Overly intelligent, spiritual addiction, overly concerned with humanity, confused, dissociation from body
Essential Oils:
Rosemary, Patchouli, Balance, Vetiver, Jasmine
Diffuse & apply these oils diluted on the forehead, back of neck at the base of skull, ears, on the big toes
Affirmations/Personal Declarations:
“I am one with the Divine.”
“I honor the Divine within me.”
“My spiritual worth is great.”
Energy is constantly moving and shifting and so we can and should evaluate ourselves weekly or as needed to see how to address concerns with Essential oils and Emotional Balance techniques.
