Chakras can become unbalanced in any number of ways. Their energy may be spinning to slowly or too fast or in the wrong direction. They can be blocked resulting in a suppression of feelings. They can be compacted or frozen giving rise to constant tension and feeling defensive. They can be depleted or denied resulting in weakness or exhaustion. There are many methods you can use to activate them in a healthier way.

ROOT CHAKRA - Helped by the physical such as exercise, plenty of sleep and eating well. Engaging in things that bring you closer to the earth and grounding such as gardening or working with the earth. Surrounding yourself with or focusing on red. Work with the crystal ruby or meditations that focus on grounding with the earth and receiving power and energy from the earth as well as supporting your inner child.

SACRAL CHAKRA - Helped by massage, spending time in or near water, working on flexibility and flow, concentrating on sensations and touch. Surrounding yourself with or focusing on the colour orange. Work with the crystals moonstone or topaz. Meditate on forgiveness and water flowing through you and cleansing you.

SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA - Do things that engage and occupy the mind, spend time in the sunshine, read. Surround yourself with or focus on the colour yellow. Work with crystal citrine. Meditate on light flowing through you.

HEART CHAKRA - Do breathing exercises, volunteer and give back. Surround yourself with or focus on the colour green. Work with the crystals green tourmaline, rose quartz or emerald. Meditate on letting go of grief and seeing the positive in yourself.

THROAT CHAKRA - Helped by singing, chanting or speaking thanks. Engage in meaningful conversation. Surround yourself with or focus on the colour blue. Work with crystals turquoise and lapis lazuli. Meditate on sending and receiving messages.

BROW CHAKRA - Helped by meditation in general. Surround yourself with or focus on colour indigo. Work with crystals amethyst and celestite. Meditate on your third eye.

CROWN CHAKRA - Focus on your dreams and visions. Follow through on intuition. Surround yourself with or focus on colour violet. Work with crystals diamond and clear quartz. Meditate on channeling spiritual energy from universe and opening crown.