🌈 The 7 Chakras
A brief intro to the chakra system used in Reiki
The seven energy centers, or chakras, can be incorporated with the teachings of Reiki passed down by Master Usui. These centers are believed to regulate the flow of energy throughout the body and spirit.
✨”Each and every being has an innate ability to heal as a gift from the gods” -Master Mikao Usui
There are seven main chakras in this system:
- Root Chakra
- Sacral Chakra
- Solar Plexus Chakra
- Heart Chakra
- Throat Chakra
- Third Eye Chakra
- Crown Chakra
The Root Chakra begins at the base of the spine and they ascend in order up to the Crown Chakra at the top of the head.
🌀 We have energy centers all over our bodies and even in our energy field — but we’re focusing on these seven for now.
⚖️ Balanced, Overactive, Underactive or Blocked?
Each chakra can be in a state of:
- Balanced: Harmonious energy flow
- Underactive: Sluggish or reduced energy
- Overactive: Excessive or overwhelming energy
- Blocked: Energy is stagnant or stuck
Some Reiki teachers describe chakras as spinning wheels, moving clockwise or counterclockwise — too fast, too slow, or stopped altogether. That analogy might resonate with you, or not — and that’s okay. The concept is meant to help you visualize and connect with your energy.
🔻 Root Chakra
Location: Base of the spine
Theme: Safety, stability, grounding
- Underactive: Anxiety, fear, GI issues
- Overactive: Hypervigilance, control, greed
🧠 “I am safe. I am grounded.”
🧡 Sacral Chakra
Location: Below the navel
Theme: Emotions, sensuality, relationships
- Underactive: Low libido, emotional disconnection, urinary issues
- Overactive: Mood swings, addictions, lower back pain
💧 “I feel deeply and freely express my emotions.”
💛 Solar Plexus Chakra
Location: Two inches above the navel
Theme: Self-worth, power, confidence
- Underactive: Low self-esteem, lack of confidence
- Overactive: Dominating, self-critical, digestive issues
🔥 “I am strong. I am enough.”
💚 Heart Chakra
Location: Center of the chest
Theme: Love, compassion, connection
- Underactive: Coldness, grief, lack of empathy
- Overactive: Jealousy, clinginess, seeking validation
🌸 “I am love. I give and receive freely.”
💙 Throat Chakra
Location: Throat, just above the collarbone
Theme: Communication, truth, self-expression
- Underactive: Shyness, fear of speaking up
- Overactive: Gossip, excessive talking, sore throat
🔊 “I speak my truth with clarity and confidence.”
💜 Third Eye Chakra
Location: Between the eyebrows
Theme: Intuition, insight, imagination
- Underactive: Lack of vision, cloudy mind, disconnection from intuition
- Overactive: Overthinking, anxiety, daydreaming
👁️ “I trust my inner wisdom.”
🤍 Crown Chakra
Location: Top of the head
Theme: Spirituality, purpose, divine connection
- Underactive: Disconnected spiritually, lack of purpose
- Overactive: Spaced out, obsession with spiritual matters
🌌 “I am connected to something greater.”
🧩 The Chakra System Works as a Whole
Each chakra is like a gear in a larger machine. When one is stuck, it can throw the others off balance too.
“Just like the strings on a guitar, each energy center needs to be in tune for the whole to play in harmony.”
🌈Its important to check in with yourself to keep everything flowing in rhythm.
The chakra system offers a powerful lens through which to understand your energy, emotions, and overall well-being. While this is just a brief introduction to the seven chakras, each center holds its own deep wisdom and healing potential. Remember, balance doesn’t mean perfection — it means awareness and care. As you explore more about each chakra in future posts, keep an open heart and mind. Your energy tells a story — and now, you’re learning to listen. ✨
📝 Journal Prompt:
“Which chakra feels most out of balance for me right now — and why?”
Take a moment to reflect on your body, your emotions, and any patterns you’ve been experiencing. Then write freely:
- What symptoms or signs made you think of this chakra?
- What might be contributing to the imbalance?
- What are some small things you could do to support this energy center?
💡 Hint: Trust your intuition — even if you’re not 100% sure, your inner knowing often leads you where you need to look.