Today we will be discussing four simple ways to wellness through unblocking your chakras. Despite the advancements in technology and medicine, the escalating over-dependence of humans on synthetic medicine has resulted in its declining effectiveness. Through our blogs, we have been focusing on Yogic Science and its methods and therapies towards wellness, since traditional medicine, according to health experts worldwide, is soon to take off and take over modern medicine, and is also looked at as the “saviour” in the circumstances!

Traditional medicine has had its roots in all ancient cultures across the world. Ayurveda, the traditional medicine theory from the ancient lands of India, is a storehouse of knowledge and cures! In my previous blog, I talked about the seven chakras, i.e. the energy centres in the human body, and how they are responsible for carrying out all functions of the body and the mind. ‘We, are entirely responsible for our own well-being’ is the thought behind natural medicine, and learning to balance our seven chakras is a key to resolving all the problems we face!

Let’s learn about the methods to balance the chakras and open the energy blockages, naturally:

Balancing the chakras naturally begins with focusing on your day-to-day lifestyle, by keeping a count on what you consume, and maintaining mental health through meditation. However, the five senses can be used to their utmost potential in order to resolve health problems. Let us discuss the detailed ways of natural therapy in order to unblock your chakras!

Affirmation & Meditation

Previously in a blog, I have talked about how the law of attraction works for us, in all the mysterious yet scientific ways. Repeated self-affirmations and meditating on the same are the key to developing confidence and in turn bringing the desire to be healthy, a reality. In meditation, keep your focus on the chakra you want to balance and then repeat these affirmations.

Chakra	Affirmation
Root Chakra (Muladhara)	“I am safe and sound. I am just the way I should be.”
Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana)	“I am beautiful, and creative. ”
Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)	“I am empowered. I accept myself the way I am.”
Heart Chakra (Anahata)	“I am open to love. I love myself unconditionally.”
Throat Chakra (Vishuddhi)	“I communicate and express myself well with everyone I meet.”
Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)	“I trust my conscience and intuition.”
Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)	“The divine is within me and everywhere around me.”

Colour Therapy

 Every chakra is associated with a particular frequency and hence a particular colour,

• Root (Muladhara): Red;
• Sacral (Swadhisthana): Orange;
• Solar Plexus (Manipura): Yellow;
• Heart (Anahata): Green;
• Throat (Vishuddhi): Blue;
• Third Eye (Ajna): Indigo;
• and Crown (Sahasrara): Violet.

Colour Therapy is a broad field of science in itself. However, in a nutshell, providing my readers with a way out to balance their chakras using colour therapy, it is suggested that you incorporate the related colour of chakra, which you want to balance, in your life. This shall greatly help in facilitating the energy flow through that particular chakra.  Decorating the house with the particular colour, at the places where you eat or sleep, at your workplaces, and on your body (by wearing clothes of that particular colour), activates the energy of the associated chakra.

Nutrition and Exercises

Associated colours  also count when it comes to consumption of food. Nutrition has the power to entirely transform your way of life.

Chakra	Nutrition & Exercises
Root Chakra (Muladhara)	Red-coloured foods: tomatoes, apples, pomegrenates, red berries, and beetroot, among others. Since the Root chakra is associated with the Earth element, eating foods which are lighter on the digestive system is helpful for the chakra balancing. Kriya Yoga helps to balance Root Chakra.
Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana)	Orange-coloured foods: Oranges, carrots, nuts, seeds and mangoes. Since Sacral chakra is associated with the Water element, consumption of purified as well as alkaline water is a prerequisite for maintaining good health and balancing this chakra. Kriya Yoga helps to balance Sacral Chakra.
Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)	Yellow-coloured foods:  Bananas, turmeric, corn, and ginger, among others. Since this chakra is associated with the Fire element, spending time in the Sun or performing fire ceremony are ways to balance the same.Kriya Yoga also helps to balance Solar Plexus Chakra.
Heart Chakra (Anahata)	Leafy greens, avocado, broccoli, and peas, among others. Since this chakra is associated with the Air element, breathing exercises (“Pranayama”), and Kriya Yoga are ways to unblock this chakra.
Throat Chakra (Vishuddhi)	Blueberries, and all the blue-coloured foods. Owing to its association with the Space element, meditation exercises are a must for opening this chakra. Kriya Yoga can also be of help to balance Throat Chakra.
Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)	Blackberries, purple kale, raisins, figs and every other indigo-coloured food. Spending time in the natural light is a great way to open this chakra. Kriya Yoga also helps to balance the Third Eye Chakra.
Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)	The only nutrition for opening this chakra is introspection and meditation. Kriya Yoga also helps to balance Crown Chakra.

Sound Therapy

 With different colours attached to every chakra, each chakra resounds with a different sound frequency. Sound therapy is an effective method to let the energy flow through the blocked chakras.

Chakra	Sound Note
Root Chakra (Muladhara)	C
Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana)	D
Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)	E
Heart Chakra (Anahata)	F
Throat Chakra (Vishuddhi)	G
Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)	A
Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)	B

Begin your journey towards a healthier self, today!

See you next week. Till then, Stay Healthy and Stress-free!!  

What comes to your mind, when we think of the word ‘Being’? We, as humans, recognize ourselves with reference to the three pillars of our existence, the mind, the body and the universe. A balance between the mind as well as the body has been known to be the basis of sanity, and our connection with the environment defines our social character and further decides our well-being.  In my previous blog, we discussed how the human body is formed by the five elements, i.e. earth, air, water, fire and space. Their balance, in numerous ways, decides our life condition as well as health. Let me further elaborate on the way each element affects our body, as well as mind and the outcomes of element imbalance.

The ancient traditional Indian medicine system, known as the Ayurveda, focuses on maintaining health through takingcare of your diet, enhancing the power of the mind and controlling stress through practices such as meditation. The roots of the element theory are also believed to lay in the ideas of Hippocrates, the father of medicine.  Natural therapy, or Naturopathy, introduced in its modern form in 1902 by Benjamin Lust, had faded in its charm over time, with the proliferation of modern medicine. However, in the contemporary world, it has regained its admiration, owing to the limits of modern medicine being tested repeatedly. The system of Naturopathy, as well as that of Ayurveda, comprises the sole belief in the removal of toxins from the mind as well as the body, creating a balance between the five elements for seeking a healthy life state.

How does the element imbalance affect our mind and body?

Each element affects us on two levels, physiological as well as psychological.

{The physiological stratum refers to our body, i.e. the physical self. The psychological stratum refers to the functions of our mind.}

1. The Earth Element:

The Earth element, being the element of highest density is connected directly to the entire body mass. Its excess causes obesity and lack cause emaciation. The generalization of the Earth element in itself tells you the psychological aspects of it. ‘To be down to Earth’ is often considered a virtue, unless it is in state of excess. The more the Earth element is imbalanced in your being, the more you feel ‘stuck in your own head’, stuck in emotions and lack self-confidence or on the contrary, you are in a constant state of apathy. Brain Fog is another common condition arising from Earth imbalance. The lack of the Earth element pushes you away from emotions and from the sense of life itself.

Natural Ways to Balance the Earth Element:

• Eat foods which are lighter on the digestive system
• Devise ways to manage your time and energy efficiently;
• Enjoy the smell of the earth, touch nature once in a day; a walk on the grass barefoot is the best way to stay connected with the Earth element
• The Ayurveda recommends the Balneotherapy or the Mud therapy to balance the Earth element in your body
• Sound and Vibration Therapy helps in balancing the Earth element
• Meditation on your Mooladhaar Chakra (the Base Chakra) also helps you to balance your Earth element

2. The Water Element:

With direct nexus with all the significant fluids of the body, the Water element takes cares of your blood circulation and controls the body function effectively. Our bodies are made of 60 to 65% water, and its imbalance creates issues in the proper functioning of the body and mind. The system of natural medicine believes water to possess a sense of memory. It is said to retain energy and affect its carrier accordingly. Health issues such as lethargy and kidney-related disorders are a result of Water imbalance.

Natural Ways to Balance the Water Element:

• Drink water, as pure as possible, free from toxins
• Consumption of alkaline, structured water is the best way to neutralize the acidity in the body and balance the entire system
• Hydrotherapy, i.e. external usage of water in different forms is another recommended technique to balance the Water element
• Taking dips regularly in Sea or river water (which are full of minerals) cleans the water element of the body
• Sound and Vibration Therapy helps in balancing the Water element
• Meditating on the Swadhisthaan chakra (Sex Chakra) helps in balancing the water element

We shall talk about Fire, Air, and Space elements and the impact of their imbalance on our lives in my next blog.

Till then, Enjoy your being’s balance, Stay Healthy and Stress-Free!