The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine. It reflects the colour red and is connected to the element of earth. The adrenal gland is associated with this Chakra. When it is balanced, you have a strong survival mindset, and you feel grounded and secure. When it is unbalanced, you may feel a lack of ambition, anxious, insecure. Lethargy, panic attacks and digestive disorders are all physical manifestations of an unbalanced Root Chakra.

Suggested Intentions for Root Chakra:

• I am grounded.

• I am safe.

• I am open and optimistic.

• I am a survivor.

The Sacral Chakra is located just below the navel. It reflects the colour orange and is connected to the element of water. The reproductive glands are associated with this Chakra. When it is balanced, your creativity flows, you are able to express your emotional needs and desires and achieve intimacy in all your relationships. When it is unbalanced, you may feel emotionally unstable- either hypersensitive or shut down. You may lack creativity and discipline and feel disconnected or isolated. Spleen and kidney issues, premenstrual and sexual dysfunction, addictive behaviours and joint problems are all physical manifestations of an unbalanced Sacral Chakra.

Suggested Intentions for Sacral Chakra:

• I am passionate.

• I have healthy boundaries to protect me.

• I am creative

• I am emotionally balanced.

The Solar Plexus Chakra is located above the navel, just below the rib cage. It reflects the colour yellow and is connected to the element of fire. The pancreas is associated with this Chakra. When it is balanced, we are able to think with clarity, our willpower is strong, our anger is expressed healthily, and we have a strong self-confidence. When it is unbalanced, our judgement is skewed, our perception of reality is clouded and, as a result, we may feel fear and insecurity. Eating disorders, diabetes, pancreas dysfunction, indigestion and ulcers are all physical manifestations of an unbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra.

Suggested Intentions for Solar Plexus Chakra:

• I am courageous.

• I am ready to face challenges.

• I honour my power within.

• I can achieve my purpose.

The Heart Chakra is located in the centre of the chest at the level of the heart. It reflects the colour green and is connected to the element of air. The thymus is associated with the Heart Chakra. When it is balanced, we experience unconditional love and healthy relationships, full of trust. We feel at peace, connected and are comfortable with our own vulnerability. When it is unbalanced, we may feel lonely, isolated and disconnected. We may fear rejection, have unhealthy attachments to others. We are guarded in our interactions with others. Heart palpitations, circulatory and cardiovascular issues and asthma are all physical manifestations of an unbalanced Heart Chakra.

Suggested Intentions for Heart Chakra:

• I am loved.

• I love unconditionally.

• I am worthy of love.

• I accept myself as I am.

The Throat Chakra is located at the base of the throat at the larynx. It reflects the colour blue and is connected to the element of space (Akasha). The Thyroid glands are associated with the Throat Chakra. When it is balanced, we are able to communicate clearly. Our inspiration and creativity are bountiful and we feel empowered and self-assured. When it is unbalanced, we have difficulty expressing ourselves, we feel unheard or misunderstood, we may experience conflict and a fear of criticism or judgement. Sore throats, thyroid dysfunction, jaw tension and headaches are all physical manifestations of an unbalanced Throat Chakra.

Suggested intentions for Throat Chakra:

• I speak my truth.

• My voice is heard.

• I have clear boundaries.

• I listen with respect and courage.

The Third-Eye Chakra is located between the eyebrows, at the centre of the brain. It reflects the colour indigo and is connected to the element of light. The pituitary gland is associated with the Third-Eye Chakra. When it is balanced, our perception is heightened. We have greater insight and intuition. We are more alert and have greater clarity, focus and self-awareness. When it is unbalanced, we may experience mood-swings and emotional imbalances, we lose trust in our intuition and our instincts. We lack imagination and vision. Headaches, vision problems, sleep disturbances and sinus issues are all physical manifestations of an unbalanced Third-Eye Chakra.

Suggested intentions for Third-Eye Chakra:

• I trust my intuition.

• My mind is clear and focused.

• I am open to new perspectives.

• I trust my higher self.

The Crown Chakra is located at the crown of the head. It reflects the colour purple and is connected to the element of consciousness. The pineal gland is associated with the Crown Chakra. When it is balanced, we feel increased empathy, compassion and gratitude. We feel a greater sense of purpose and a deep connection to all living things. We are open to learning, to new perspectives. When it is unbalanced, we may feel confused and indecisive. We feel disconnected from our spirituality and closed off from others’ ideas and resistance to expanding our knowledge. Migraines, headaches, sensitivity to light and sound, insomnia and fatigue are all physical manifestations of an unbalanced Crown Chakra.

Suggested intentions for Crown Chakra:

• I am a part of the divine.

• The world is my teacher.

• I trust my higher power.

• I am open to receive.