Chakras are linked to the organs and glands of the region in which they are found. As a result, they have a significant impact on our physical well-being, mental health, and interpersonal relationships. The chakras can be balanced or imbalanced depending on a variety of factors including our lifestyle, environment and surroundings, previous experiences, and so on.
When a chakra is out of balance, it either goes into hypoactivity or hyperactivity. A chakra’s functioning is either insufficient or reduced when it is hypoactive or blocked. A hyperactive chakra, on the other hand, indicates that there is too much energy flowing into that area, causing an imbalance in the overall flow of energy throughout the body.
Because chakras are interconnected, when one of them is out of balance, it disrupts the functioning of the others as well. This causes people to feel disconnected, anxious, and fearful, and it can also lead to health problems in one or more body areas.
Your chakras must be balanced in order to function properly. And in order to do so, you must first understand what the chakras are and what you can do to care for them.
Function and importance of the chakras
The chakras serve as distribution points for energy. They disperse the five pranas to their respective localities. The root chakra, for example, will distribute ‘Apana Prana’ to the pelvic region and provide energy to the organs there. This distribution pattern is disrupted when a chakra is blocked or not functioning properly, resulting in physical or psycho-emotional/energy issues.
Ways to balance or awaken the chakras
Every chakra has its own frequency and speed of rotation. Diet, lifestyle, thought patterns, and other factors can affect the frequency and speed of these events. When there is an imbalance, it causes problems with the distribution of the pranas.
Consider what would happen if a 50-watt light bulb received a 500-watt or 10-watt power supply! When we talk about balancing or awakening the chakras, we’re talking about getting them back to their normal pace.
The following can be used to help balance the chakras:
Diet: An imbalance of the five elements in the body is one of the main causes of a chakra imbalance. A well-balanced diet aids in the balancing of the body’s elements.
Asanas: Asanas help to stimulate and improve the functioning of the chakras. They also make it possible for the chakras to heal on their own.
Breathing: Breathing aids in the increase of prana flow in the body as well as the removal of stale prana.
Meditation: clears the mind and removes negativity and manipulation from a person’s life.
Bringing balance to the chakras will also bring balance to your external life. As within, so without. Your external life is a mirror of your internal life.