The chakras are concentrated energy centers in the body that regulates the flow of energy called prana. These centers are aligned along the spine starting at the base and moving up towards the crown of your head. The word chakra in Sanskrit translates to wheel or disk. There are seven main Chakras in the body at the base of your tail bone is the Root Chakra then moving up the spine Sacral Chakra, The Solar Plexus, Chakra, Hear Chakra, Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra, and the Crown Chakra.
There are poses and aromatherapy that help us align these specific chakras. Each week we will be exploring the 7 main chakras along with poses, affirmations, and aromatherapy to assist in realigning your chakras..
Week 1: Root Chakra (Muladhara)
- Location: Base of spine
- Color: Red
- Element: Earth
- Focus: Stability, grounding, security
- Signs of Imbalance: Anxiety, insecurity, feeling disconnected
- Yoga Poses: Mountain Pose (Tadasana), Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I), Child’s Pose (Balasana)
- Yin Yoga Poses: Caterpillar Pose, Supported Bridge Pose
- Aromatherapy: Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver
Crystals: Red Jasper, Hematite, Smoky Quartz - Affirmation: “I am grounded, safe, and secure.”
- Tips to Unblock: Practice grounding exercises, spend time in nature, use earthy scents.
Week 2: Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)
- Location: Lower abdomen
- Color: Orange
- Element: Water
- Focus: Creativity, pleasure, emotional balance
- Signs of Imbalance: Lack of creativity, emotional instability, guilt
- Yoga Poses: Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana), Goddess Pose (Utkata Konasana), Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)
- Yin Yoga Poses: Dragonfly Pose, Reclined Butterfly Pose
- Aromatherapy: Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Orange
- Crystals: Carnelian, Orange Calcite, Moonstone
- Affirmation: “I embrace pleasure and creativity.”
- Tips to Unblock: Engage in creative activities, dance, use sensual and sweet scents.
Week 3: Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
- Location: Upper abdomen
- Color: Yellow
- Element: Fire
- Focus: Confidence, personal power, self-esteem
- Signs of Imbalance: Low self-confidence, digestive issues, lack of motivation
- Yoga Poses: Boat Pose (Navasana), Plank Pose (Phalakasana), Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
- Yin Yoga Poses: Sphinx Pose, Twisted Roots Pose
- Aromatherapy: Lemon, Ginger, Peppermint
- Crystals: Citrine, Tiger’s Eye, Yellow Jasper
- Affirmation: “I am strong, confident, and capable.”
- Tips to Unblock: Practice core-strengthening exercises, affirmations for confidence, use energizing scents.
Week 4: Heart Chakra (Anahata)
- Location: Center of chest
- Color: Green
- Element: Air
- Focus: Love, compassion, forgiveness
- Signs of Imbalance: Loneliness, jealousy, difficulty in relationships
- Yoga Poses: Camel Pose (Ustrasana), Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana), Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
- Yin Yoga Poses: Melting Heart Pose, Supported Fish Pose
- Aromatherapy: Rose, Jasmine, Geranium
- Crystals: Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Malachite
- Affirmation: “I give and receive love freely.”
- Tips to Unblock: Practice gratitude, heart-opening poses, use floral scents.
Week 5: Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
- Location: Throat
- Color: Blue
- Element: Ether
- Focus: Communication, truth, self-expression
- Signs of Imbalance: Difficulty expressing oneself, sore throat, fear of speaking
- Yoga Poses: Fish Pose (Matsyasana), Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana), Cat-Cow (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)
- Yin Yoga Poses: Supported Fish Pose, Reclined Twist Pose
- Aromatherapy: Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Chamomile
- Crystals: Blue Lace Agate, Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli
- Affirmation: “I express myself clearly and truthfully.”
- Tips to Unblock: Practice speaking affirmations, journaling, use cooling scents.
Week 6: Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)
- Location: Forehead, between eyebrows
- Color: Indigo
- Element: Light
- Focus: Intuition, insight, clarity
- Signs of Imbalance: Lack of direction, headaches, poor concentration
- Yoga Poses: Child’s Pose (Balasana), Forward Fold (Uttanasana), Eagle Pose (Garudasana)
- Yin Yoga Poses: Supported Child’s Pose, Reclined Butterfly Pose
- Aromatherapy: Lavender, Frankincense, Clary Sage
- Crystals: Amethyst, Fluorite, Labradorite
- Affirmation: “I trust my intuition and inner wisdom.”
- Tips to Unblock: Meditation, visualization exercises, use calming and spiritual scents.
Week 7: Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
- Location: Top of head
- Color: Violet or White
- Element: Thought
- Focus: Spiritual connection, enlightenment
- Signs of Imbalance: Feeling disconnected from purpose, isolation
- Yoga Poses: Headstand (Sirsasana), Corpse Pose (Savasana), Lotus Pose (Padmasana)
- Yin Yoga Poses: Savasana with Support, Supported Child’s Pose
- Aromatherapy: Lotus, Myrrh, Sandalwood
- Crystals: Clear Quartz, Selenite, Amethyst
- Affirmation: “I am connected to the divine and universal energy.”
- Tips to Unblock: Practice mindfulness, connect with higher consciousness, use sacred scents.
Chakra Series January & February 2026
Join us in the studio as Lisa and Kathy guide you through the chakra system, using yin yoga postures and sound to help unlock and balance your energy.
- Week 1 Root Chakra: Thursday, January 15 at 7:00 PM
- Week 2 Sacral Chakra: Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 PM
- Week 3 Solar Plexus Chakra: Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 PM
- Week 4 Heart Chakra: Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 PM
- Week 5 Throat Chakra: Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 PM
- Week 6 Third Eye Chakra: Thursday, February 19 at 7:00 PM
- Week 7 Crown Chakra: Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 PM
