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Chakras

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In Sanskrit, the word “chakra” means “disk” or “wheel” and refers to the energy centers in your body. These wheels or disks of spinning energy each correspond to certain nerve bundles and major organs.

Chakras are energy centers in our bodies that govern different functions such as mental, emotional and physical health. They can be thought of as vortexes of energy or wheels of light that are aligned along our spinal column from the base of our spine to the top of our head. Each chakra has a specific color associated with it and represents an area of life where we need balance or healing.

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Sahasrara translated means “thousand petaled lotus” because it has 1,000 small openings or pores on the surface of its dome-shaped structure. The crown chakra is the most important energy center in the body because all other chakras connect to it and draw their energy from it. When this chakra is balanced, you feel enlightened and connected to your inner truth.

SAHASRARA ◦ CROWN CHAKRA

The Crown Chakra is linked to every other chakra (and therefore every organ in this system; it affects not just all of those organs, but also our brain and nervous system. Those with a blocked crown chakra may seem narrow-minded, skeptical, or stubborn. When this chakra is open, it is thought to help keep all the other chakras open and to bring the person bliss and enlightenment.

This chakra represents your ability to see things on a deeper level than others might be able to see them. This is where inspiration comes from and where many psychic abilities come from as well. If you feel like you don’t live up to your potential in one area or another, this may be why – you are not seeing things clearly enough for yourself!

AJNA ◦ THIRD EYE CHAKRA

Being located on the head, blockages of your third eye chakra can manifest as headaches, vision problems and hearing issues. It can also present as someone who would be described as a 'know it all' or someone who has difficulties seeing the big picture. When this chakra is open and aligned, you are better able to recognize and follow your natural intuition.

This chakra relates to love, kindness, and compassion. When balanced, this chakra brings harmony into our lives and helps us to feel connected to others. When out of balance, it can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. It can also lead to you putting others first, even at your own detriment.

ANAHATA ◦ HEART CHAKRA

Blocks in the heart chakra can manifest in our physical health through heart problems, asthma, and weight issues. But blocks are often seen even more clearly through people’s actions. When blocked, you may feel emotionally numb and unable to give or receive love in its fullest sense.

This chakra deals with self-esteem and self-worth as well as with power issues such as control over others or over your environment (money). When this center is balanced you feel confident in yourself. When out of balance you may experience feelings of low self-esteem or even lack of self-worth all together (depression).

MANIPURA ◦ SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA

The solar plexus chakra is located behind the belly button and above the pubic bone. Blockages of this chakra are often experienced through digestive discomfort or issues like ulcers, heartburn, eating disorders, and indigestion. When this chakra is balanced, you feel in control of your life.

This chakra is the energy center located at the base of your spine and relates to creativity, sexuality, and intimacy. Emotionally, this chakra is connected to our feelings of self-worth, and even more specifically, our self-worth around pleasure, sexuality, and creativity.

SVADHISTHANA ◦ SACRAL CHAKRA

The Sacral Chakra is located just below your belly button. If this chakra is out of balance, you may find yourself with issues problems with surrounding organs, like urinary tract infections, lower back pain and impotency.

The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine, and is associated with our survival instincts, security, and stability. When this chakra is balanced, we feel safe in our world and have a sense of belonging. It governs our sense of security and control over our lives.

MULADHARA ◦ ROOT CHAKRA

A blocked Root Chakra can manifest as physical issues like arthritis, constipation, and bladder or colon problems, or emotionally through feeling insecure about finances or our basic needs and well-being. When it’s in alignment and open, we will feel grounded and secure, both physically and emotionally.

The throat chakra represents communication and creativity. It’s also associated with speaking your truth (even if it hurts) without being afraid of how others might react. When this chakra is blocked or out of balance, we may find ourselves unable to express what we are truly thinking and feeling.

VISHUDDHA ◦ THROAT CHAKRA

Blockages of the throat chakra can present as problems with the throat, of course, as well as the surrounding area including gums, teeth, tongue, thyroid and jaw. Someone who dominates conversations, constantly gossips or is quick to speak before thinking may have this chakra out of alignment.

crystals + chakras

CROWN CHAKRA

Labradorite

Working together with the throat chakra, this crystal helps support better communication leading to higher wisdom. Labradorite encourages us to self-reflect and gain a better understanding of our connection to the universe.

Amethyst

This crystal helps clear the crown chakra allowing you to connect with your highest self. Amethyst will not only help to bring out your abilities and skills, but it will help you to drive away anxiety and depression.

THIRD EYE CHAKRA

Lapis Lazuli

Known as one of the best third eye chakra stones, Lapis Lazuli is often called the stone of enlightenment and illumination. Its energy provides us with a healthy blend of reason and psychic intuition, aiding in the awakening of our higher self.

Sodalite

Sodalite is a powerful stone for the mind, offering healing and calm to those near. By calming the thoughts and guiding the mind to stillness, the third eye chakra can be better balanced.

THROAT CHAKRA

Blue Sapphire

Blue Sapphire is known for its ability to help clear an obstructed throat chakra. The chakra becomes stimulated (especially using high-quality sapphire), allowing you to better speak your truth, freely and fearlessly.

Blue Lace Agate

Blue lace agate can aid in repairing and relaxing our vocal cords, so we can harness our voice most effectively. It has also been effective in reducing fever caused by all kinds of infections in our throat and head area. It cleanses and relaxes our thyroid, lymph nodes and gums.

HEART CHAKRA

Rose Quartz

Rose quartz brings nurturing energy to the heart and opens it to receive love from others. It can help you to feel more compassion for yourself and others.

Emerald

Emerald is associated with activating the wellspring of the emotions, making it the perfect stone for your heart chakra. It symbolizes unconditional love and connects us with divine love, the highest form of love.

SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA

Citrine

Citrine is a powerful stone for both activating and aligning the solar plexus chakra. This stone can unblock energy flow to give you the boost of power you need when you’re feeling stuck, scared, or anxious.

Tiger's Eye

Known as the Counsel Stone, Tiger's Eye brings wisdom, courage, discernment, and the ability to see ahead. It provides a protective shield, and is a stone of strategy and the collective highest good.

SACRAL CHAKRA

Orange Calcite

Orange calcite is one of the best stones for creativity. It helps to open and balance the sacral chakra, the centre for creative energies.

Carnelian

Carnelian is said to balance and open the sacral chakra, which stores our creative and sexual energies. This energy point is orange, just like the crystal, and attracts power, boosting vitality.

ROOT CHAKRA

Bloodstone

Bloodstone is a root chakra stone that removes energy blockages and provides strength. Bloodstone calms and revitalizes the mind, dispels confusion and enhances decision-making.

Red Jasper

Red Jasper resonates with the root chakra and brings grounding energy. It connects one to the earth and can bring a better understanding to the necessity of natural events.

Mala Beads

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The wearing of Malas is becoming more of a trend in western culture today but these beads date back thousands of years. It is believed to have originated in India around the eighth century B.C.E

Many religions use beaded necklaces - mala, rosary, subha - to help with prayers or meditation.

But you don't have to be religious to wear or use a Mala. However, one should always respect its significance and understand its use.

Mala Beads all have 108 beads. Why 108? Great question! 108 is a sacred number in many religions and cultures and there are so many connections to the number that we could read on for ages!

In Buddhism, 108 represents the number of mortal desires of mankind which one must overcome to reach Nirvana.

108 also connects the Sun, Moon, and Earth. The diameter of the sun is 108 times the diameter of the earth. The distance from the sun to the earth is 108 times the diameter of the sun. The distance of the moon to the earth is 108 times the diameter of the moon.

It has also been said that humans have 108 feelings, 36 related to the past,36 related to the present and 36 related to the future.

In Pranayama it is said if one is able to be so calm in meditation and to have only 108 breaths in a day, enlightenment will come.

How cool is all of this information??!!!

Knots in between each bead are there to create space to protect the stones from rubbing against each other and secure the necklace. So, if your Mala ever breaks you won't lose all your beads!

The knots are there to allow your fingers to move easily over each bead while meditating with your Mala.

The Guru Bead is your teacher, and it holds all your prayers and intentions. The Guru Bead is where you start and finish your meditation.

All of my Mala necklaces are made with love and with the highest intention in mind for the wearer. I also cleanse and infuse each piece with Reiki. I absolutely love making these and always feel so wonderful while holding the crystal beads!!!