Chakras and Corresponding Crystals: A Guide to Balancing Your Energy

Your chakras are the energetic gateways of your body—each influencing your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. When they are balanced, energy flows freely, helping you feel grounded, vibrant, and connected. When they’re blocked, that flow is disrupted, which can lead to emotional or physical disharmony.

Crystals have been used for centuries to help align and unblock these energy centers. In this guide, you’ll discover which crystals correspond to each chakra and how to use them to restore balance.

How to Use Crystals for Chakra Healing

For a crystal healing session, choose a quiet, safe, and comfortable place. Lying down is ideal. Place the corresponding crystal on each chakra location (for the crown chakra, place it just above your head), then close your eyes, breathe deeply, and relax.

Sometimes emotions may surface during the process—simply acknowledge them, then return your focus to your breath. Visualize any unwanted energy or feelings being released with every exhale.

1. Root Chakra (Muladhara)

• Color: Red
• Frequency: 396 Hz
• Theme: Stability, survival, self-sufficiency
• Signs of Imbalance: Feeling insecure, ungrounded, fearful, or lacking purpose.
• Balanced State: Confidence, independence, energy, and inner strength.
• Mantra: Lam
• Yoga Poses: Tree Pose (Vrkshasana), Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
• Crystals: Black tourmaline, garnet, red jasper, hematite, smoky quartz, ruby, obsidian, onyx, bloodstone, and other red or brown stones.

2. Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana)

• Color: Orange
• Frequency: 417 Hz
• Theme: Creativity, sexuality, joy
• Signs of Imbalance: Low energy, creative block, emotional instability, or obsession with sexual thoughts.
• Balanced State: Passion, vibrancy, emotional satisfaction, compassion, and intuition.
• Mantra: Vam
• Yoga Poses: Crow Pose (Kakasana), Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
• Crystals: Carnelian, orange calcite, sunstone, peach moonstone, amber, imperial topaz, and other orange stones.

3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

• Color: Yellow
• Frequency: 528 Hz
• Theme: Confidence, willpower, self-esteem
• Signs of Imbalance: Digestive issues, low confidence, perfectionism, anger, or lack of motivation.
• Balanced State: Focus, productivity, self-assurance, and vitality.
• Mantra: Ram
• Yoga Poses: Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana), Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana), Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
• Crystals: Citrine, tiger’s eye, pyrite, yellow jasper, golden topaz, yellow fluorite, and other yellow stones.

4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)

• Color: Green
• Frequency: 639 Hz
• Theme: Love, compassion, trust
• Signs of Imbalance: Jealousy, fear, anger, moodiness, or lack of trust.
• Balanced State: Forgiveness, optimism, kindness, and deep emotional connection.
• Mantra: Yam
• Yoga Poses: Half Bridge Pose (Ardha Setubandhasana), Fish Pose (Matsyasana)
• Crystals: Rose quartz, green aventurine, malachite, jade, watermelon tourmaline, rhodonite, peridot, and other green or pink stones.

5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

• Color: Blue
• Frequency: 741 Hz
• Theme: Communication, truth, self-expression
• Signs of Imbalance: Timidity, inability to express thoughts, or fear of speaking up.
• Balanced State: Clear communication, creativity, and personal authenticity.
• Mantra: Ham
• Yoga Poses: Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana), Plough Pose (Halasana)
• Crystals: Aquamarine, lapis lazuli, turquoise, sodalite, blue kyanite, chrysocolla, and other blue stones.

6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

• Color: Indigo
• Frequency: 144 Hz
• Theme: Intuition, insight, wisdom
• Signs of Imbalance: Headaches, poor focus, fear of success, overactive ego.
• Balanced State: Spiritual awareness, clarity, and self-mastery.
• Mantra: Om
• Yoga Pose: Headstand (Shirshasana)
• Crystals: Amethyst, azurite, labradorite, lapis lazuli, iolite, and other indigo or purple stones.

7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

• Color: Violet or White
• Frequency: 963 Hz
• Theme: Spiritual connection, universal consciousness
• Signs of Imbalance: Frustration, melancholy, lack of purpose.
• Balanced State: Peace, enlightenment, deeper understanding.
• Mantra: Aum
• Yoga Pose: Headstand (Shirshasana)
• Crystals: Clear quartz, selenite, amethyst, moonstone, apophyllite, and other white or violet stones

Final Thoughts

Working with chakra crystals is a gentle yet powerful way to enhance your overall energy balance. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned collector, these stones can support emotional release, spiritual growth, and physical harmony.

Take your time exploring each chakra, choose crystals that resonate with you, and most importantly—listen to your intuition. While your physical body is dense and visible, the auric field is made up of finer, higher-frequency energies. To learn more about how everything has frequency read more. These layers interpenetrate each other and extend beyond the skin — and each one plays a unique role in your health and consciousness. Learn more here.