The chakra system offers a way of understanding how energy moves through the body and how emotional and physical experiences are interconnected.

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When the chakras are balanced, we tend to feel centred, calm, and aligned. When one or more are unsettled, we may feel blocked, overwhelmed, or disconnected.

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You do not need prior knowledge of chakras to benefit from working with them. Simply allowing the process supports the body’s natural energetic flow.

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What Are Chakras?

The word chakra comes from Sanskrit and means “wheel,” describing the subtle movement of energy within the body.

While there are many energetic centres, Reiki commonly works with the seven primary chakras aligned along the spine. Each relates to different emotional and energetic qualities.

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Root Chakra
Base of the spine | Red
Associated with safety, stability, and grounding.
When balanced: calm, secure, steady.
When unsettled: anxious, fearful, disconnected.

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Sacral Chakra
Below the navel | Orange
Associated with emotion, creativity, and pleasure.
When balanced: expressive, inspired, emotionally open.
When unsettled: overwhelmed, numb, lacking joy.

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Solar Plexus Chakra
Upper abdomen | Yellow
Associated with confidence and personal power.
When balanced: self-trusting and empowered.
When unsettled: self-doubt, hesitation, feeling stuck.

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Heart Chakra
Centre of the chest | Green or Pink
Associated with compassion and connection.
When balanced: open, trusting, emotionally steady.
When unsettled: guarded, lonely, emotionally reactive.

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Throat Chakra
Throat | Blue
Associated with communication and expression.
When balanced: clear, authentic expression.
When unsettled: difficulty speaking up or feeling unheard.

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Third Eye Chakra
Between the eyebrows | Indigo
Associated with intuition and insight.
When balanced: clarity and inner awareness.
When unsettled: confusion or mental overload.

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Crown Chakra
Top of the head | Violet or White
Associated with spiritual awareness and connection.
When balanced: peaceful, aligned, guided.
When unsettled: disconnected or uncertain.

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Why Balance Matters

The chakra system provides a holistic lens through which to view wellbeing.

When energy moves freely, we often feel:

• More emotionally steady
• Clearer in thought
• Grounded in the body
• Connected to ourselves

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Reiki gently supports the chakras in returning to harmony, allowing balance to unfold naturally.

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Working with the chakras is simply another way of reconnecting with your inner steadiness and sense of wholeness.

Reiki supports this process quietly and respectfully.

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