Self healing with the chakras
I used to think the chakras were a bit woo woo – but that would be because feeling energy was not so much in my natural talents back then. Later on I expanded into all Five Feels and I have at times felt a Chakra boot up its energy to a new level. If Feeling energy is not your natural talent either, you can still get really good insights into the body and what could be going on behind whatever “problem” you are working on, by understanding the chakras. They can give good insights to body discomfort or illness.
You can also do a quick structured healing for yourself or others, by using the chakras for your hand positions as described below.
The Process
Start by drawing your Cho Ku Rei symbol in the air in front of you and “Place the power of The Universe HERE” as you put your hands on the top of your head to start healing through the chakras. There is no need to say the words, the symbol amplifies the Reiki energy automatically all by itself.
You can move your hands into each chakra position systematically moving down the body, choosing to stay there for either 30 seconds, 1 minute or two minutes on each of the chakras. That would produce sessions that take either 3 and ½ minutes, 7 minutes or 14 minutes to complete.
Or you can spend longer in one place if you’re enjoying soaking it up.
When you’re working on yourself, there is no need to do a second Cho Ku Rei to complete the session.
7th Chakra – Crown – Thought, Universal identity, Knowingess (violet in colour) – Pineal gland, cranium, cerebral cortex, higher consciousness, spiritual will.
The ‘crown chakra’ relates to consciousness as pure awareness. It is located at the top of the head. It is our connection to the collective consciousness and the greater world beyond. It is believed that this is where the soul enters the physical body at birth and departs at the time of death. When balanced and developed this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection & harmony.
6th Chakra – Third Eye – Light, Intuition (colour indigo) – The Spirit of Clarity and Psychic Awareness – pituitary gland, centre of the brain, medulla, clear seeing, intuition, intellect, clairvoyance.
This chakra is known as the brow chakra or ‘third eye’ center. It is located slightly above and between the eye brows. Its main function is the centre of inner vision. This chakra is the place of intuition and soul knowledge. As such it generally opens our ability to Feel and understand further. When in balance it allows us to have insight and inner knowledge.
You’ll probably have heard me talk about the fact that trying too hard is the single biggest thing that gets in the way of us being Present and of the understanding that flows from that. When you feel that squinty eyed, frowning, trying too hard feeling, you can put Reiki into your Third Eye – in between and just above your seeing eyes and sink into the experience of feeling Reiki energy flow and relax that area – allowing the understanding to flow. Knowing that if it doesn’t flow in this moment, that the knowing and understanding will flow, in all good time.
We want our sensitivity and our understanding of what that is telling us, to go hand in hand – that’s when our Third Eye is in balance. Overwhelm tends to be a side effect of sensitivity running ahead of understanding. So, any time that your sensitivity is running ahead of your understanding, put Reiki into your Third Eye, take your attention inside yourself in whatever way works best for you and be open for the understanding to flow when you’re ready.
5th Chakra – Throat – Sound, Creative identity, self-expression (colour blue) – The Spirit of Truth & Expression – thyroid gland, arms, hands, voice, communication, respiratory system, cervical spine, self expression, creativity, mental and emotional communications.
This is the chakra located at the throat and is related to communication, self expression and creativity. It allows for free communication helping us feel centered and happy. It also helps us while we are meditating to connect with our higher guidance. The chakra is connected to your inner self and is deeply connected to the soul and allows you to listen as your soul speaks.
4th Chakra – Heart – Love, Compassion, Social identity, self-acceptance (colour Green) – The Spirit of Evolution (New Beginnings) – Thymus gland, circulatory system, chest cavity, mid thoracic spine, love, compassion, mercy, self development.
The ‘heart chakra’ is located at the center of your chest. It is related to love and compassion. The chakra connects the physical and Feeling self to the higher soul/spiritual self. In balance our fourth chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, and feel a deep sense of peace and centeredness. We allow ourselves to love unconditionally.
3rd Chakra – Solar Plexus – Desire, Personal Power (colour Yellow) – Spirit of Knowledge and Wisdom – adrenals, pancreas, stomach, base of sterum, liver, diaphragm, Lower thoracic spine, instinctive thinking, raw emotional energy, transmutation, change.
The ‘solar plexus’ chakra is known as the ‘power chakra’, located at the solar plexus. Its main function is to supply energy in the form of heat, power and enthusiasm. It rules our consciousness of decision, creative expression, personal power, will and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When in balance this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity and we become aware of divine guidance flowing into our lives.
2nd Chakra – Sacral – Creativity, Manifestation, Emotional identity (colour Orange) – The Spirit of Health and Purity – adrenals, kidneys, D.N.A., spleen, pelvic cavity, lumbar spine, legs, vitality, emotional seat.
The ‘sacral chakra’ is located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs. It relates to the water element and our emotions and sexuality. Its main function is to provide a sense of self – our inner self/inner child. It is the source of creativity and inspiration. This chakra controls our appetite for sensation, be it through sound, smell, taste, touch or sight. Ideally this chakra brings us depth of feeling, sexual fulfilment and the ability to accept change.
1st Chakra – Root or Base Chakra– Support, Survival, Grounding (colour Red) – The Spirit of Life – Kundalini, genitals and reproductive organs, anus, colon, legs, feet, sacrum, hips, physical expression, the will to Be.
The ‘root chakra’ is located at the base of the spine and forms our foundation. It represents the element earth and is related to our survival instincts (food, shelter and protection). It stimulates the urge for us to take care of and stand up for ourselves, in order to stay alive. It appeals to our sense of grounding and connection to our physical bodies and physical world. Ideally this chakra brings us security and presence in the here and now.
Hayshed stories
My Maori friend Tiriana channelled healing energy into my third eye (that’s the brow chakra) for 15 minutes before every clinic she was present at. The experiences were incredible and you might like to try that some time.