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To conduct a laying of the stones session on yourself, be sure to be in a place where it is quiet, safe and comfortable. We have found that lying down is the easiest position to perform chakra work. Place the crystals on the chakra location, breathe and relax. Chakra locations can be found here. When working with the crown chakra, place the crystal above your head. The energy of the chakra center will align with the designated crystal. Sometimes emotions can come to the surface during these sessions. We suggest noticing and then turning the focus on breath. Just breathe deeply and visualize yourself releasing any emotions that do not feel good.
It is characterized by the emotions of survival, stability, ambition, and self-sufficiency.
When this chakra is out of balance, a person starts feeling unstable, ungrounded, lack of ambition, lack of purpose, fearful, insecure and frustrated. When the Root Chakra is balanced, these are replaced by more positive emotions, and you feel stable, confident, balanced, energetic, independent, and strong.
Mantra: The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Muladhara Chakra is ‘Lam’. Yoga poses to balance the Root Chakra:Tree Pose (Vrkshasana) and Mountain Pose (Tadasana).
Stay grounded by carrying one of these stones:
Black tourmaline, Bloodstone, Brown jasper, Carnelian, Garnet, Hematite, Jet, Obsidian, Onyx, Red jasper, Ruby, Ruby in zoisite, Smoky quartz, Snowflake obsidian, Tourmalinated quartz, Any red or brown crystals
Its attributes include the basic need for sexuality, as well as creativity and self-worth.
When the Sacral Chakra is imbalanced, a person may feel emotionally explosive and irritable, sense a lack of energy and creativity, feel manipulative, or obsessed with sexual thoughts. When balanced, it makes one feel more vibrant, happy, positive, satisfied, compassionate, and intuitive.
Mantra: The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Svadhishthana Chakra is ‘Vam’. Yoga poses to activate the Sacral Chakra: You can work on balancing the Svadhishthana Chakra by practicing poses like Crow Pose (Kakasana) or standing poses like Triangle Pose (Trikonasana).
Recharge your sacral chakra with one of these stones:
Amber, Carnelian, Goldstone, Orange calcite, Sunstone, Peach Moonstone, Peach Selenite, Imperial Topaz, Apricot Botswana Agate, Vanadinite, Copper, Any orange crystals
It is characterized by emotions like ego, anger, and aggression.
An imbalance of the Solar Plexus Chakra can manifest physically as digestive problems, liver problems, or diabetes. On an emotional level, one might struggle with depression, lack of self-esteem, anger, and perfectionism. By balancing this chakra, we feel more energetic, confident, productive, and focused.
Mantra: The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Manipura Chakra is ‘Ram’. Yoga poses for Solar Plexus Chakra alignment: Working on Manipura Chakra can be done in poses like Classical Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana), Classical Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana), and Bow Pose (Dhanurasana).
Balance and energize your self-confidence:
Amber, Ametrine, Citrine, Golden topaz, Mookaite, Orange carnelian, Pyrite, Rutilated quartz, Sunstone, Tiger iron, Tiger’s eye, Yellow fluorite, Yellow labradorite, Yellow jasper, Yellow tourmaline, Yellow Jade, Yellow Apatite, Any yellow crystals
This chakra is the seat of balance, and it is characterized by emotions of love, attachment, compassion, trust, and passion.
When the heart chakra is imbalanced, a person may deal with emotional issues like anger, lack of trust, anxiety, jealousy, fear, and moodiness. By harmonizing this energy center, a person begins to feel more compassionate, caring, optimistic, friendly, and motivated.
Mantra: The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Anahata Chakra is ‘Yam’. Yoga poses to balance the Heart Chakra: Heart Chakra can be balanced by practicing poses like Half Bridge Pose (Ardha Setubandhasana), and Fish Pose (Matsyasana).
Help gain emotional balance and create a stronger connection to the people that matter most:
Amazonite, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Chrysoprase, Emerald, Green calcite, Green kyanite, Green tourmaline, Hematite, Jade, Malachite, Moldavite, Peridot, Pink calcite, Pink tourmaline, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Rose quartz, Zoisite, Watermelon Tourmaline, Lepidolite, Any green or pink crystals
It is associated with inspiration, healthy expression, faith, and the ability to communicate well. A blockage in the throat chakra may be experienced as timidity, quietness, a feeling of weakness, or the inability to express our thoughts. When this chakra is balanced, it enables creativity, positive self-expression, constructive communication, and a sense of satisfaction.
Mantra: The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Vishuddha Chakra is ‘Ham’. Yoga poses for Throat Chakra balance: Throat Chakra is stimulated in poses like Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) and Plough Pose (Halasana).
Help you speak your personal power out into the world, understand and process truth, and be your most true self:
Amazonite, Aquamarine, Blue apatite, Blue calcite, Blue lace agate, Blue kyanite, Chrysocolla, Lapis lazuli, Larimar, Malachite, Sodalite, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Angelite, Any blue stones or crystals
Its attributes are intelligence, intuition, insight, and self-knowledge. When imbalanced, it may make you feel non-assertive and afraid of success, or on the contrary, it can make you more egotistical. An imbalance can manifest as physical problems like headaches, blurry vision, and eye strain. When this chakra is active and balanced, a person feels more vibrant and confident, both spiritually and emotionally. In the absence of the fear of death, one becomes his own master and remains free of all attachment to material things.
Mantra: The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Ajna Chakra is ‘Om’. Yoga poses to balance the Third Eye Chakra: Ajna Chakra is stimulated when practicing Headstand (Shirshasana).
Amethyst, Azurite, Herkimer diamond, Iolite, Labradorite, Lapis lazuli, Unakite, Purple Fluorite, Tanzanite, Any indigo or purple crystals
It allows for the inward flow of wisdom and brings the gift of cosmic consciousness. When it gets imbalanced, one might suffer from a constant sense of frustration, melancholy and destructive feelings. A balanced Crown Chakra promotes spiritual understanding, inner peace and a clear perspective on the world.
Mantra: The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Sahastrara Chakra is ‘Aum’. Yoga poses to align the Crown Chakra: Balancing Sahasrara Chakra can be done by practicing Headstand (Shirshasana).
Amethyst, Apophyllite, Diamond, Herkimer diamond, Kyanite, Moissanite, Moonstone, Quartz, Selenite, White Calcite, White Topaz, Any purple or white crystals
