Chakra Blockage; what causes a blocked chakra?

Chakras are the body’s energy centers, and life energy flows through them.

There are seven main chakras, root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, and crown chakra.

You are in complete energetic harmony when the chakras are aligned and fully open.

However, the chakras can become blocked for several reasons. When they are blocked, the energy gets restricted and does not flow through them efficiently, and you will feel out of balance.

In general, the causes for blockage of chakras include negative emotions like stress and anger, psychological trauma, medical problems, depression, unhealthy lifestyles, bad karma, etc. When a chakra is blocked, you may experience unpleasant symptoms.

In this blog post, we will explain all the possible causes for a blocked chakra and share with you some of the symptoms that may result from the blockage of that chakra.

So continue reading to find out more!

Table of Contents

What causes a blocked chakra?
Symptoms of blocked chakras.
How to open your chakras.
Takeaway.

What Causes a Chakra Blockage?

Blocked chakras can be due to physical, emotional, or psychological reasons.

Any form of stress can block a chakra and create imbalance and lack of harmony in the flow of life energy.

Top 10 causes for a blocked chakra:

Anxiety and stress
Depression
Addiction
Childhood trauma
Medical problems (tumor, cysts, etc.)
Lack of sleep
Drug use
Poor diet
Lack of exercise (sedentary lifestyle)
Overwork and exhaustion

These causes could lead to one or more of the chakras being blocked, which leads to many different symptoms.

To learn about the order for opening chakras, click here.

What are the Symptoms of a Blocked Chakra?

Chakras	Location	Color	Symptoms of Blockage
Root Chakra	The base of the spine	Red	Laziness, sluggishness, not feeling grounded, financial problems, feeling unsafe.
Sacral Chakra	Below the belly button	Orange	Feelings of hurt, confusion, sexual problems, lack of a sex life, lack of romance, and lack of creativity.
Solar Plexus Chakra	2 inches below the breastbone	Yellow	Low self-esteem, lack of self-worth, shame, feeling like a victim.
Heart Chakra	Chest	Green	Fear of commitment, can not give or receive love, lack of compassion, holding on to grudges, and lack of forgiveness.
Throat Chakra	Throat	Blue	Fear of public speaking, inability to stand up for yourself, lack of self-expression, can not say what is on your mind.
Third Eye chakra	Between the eyebrows	Indigo	Lack of purpose in life, indecisiveness, lack of imagination, feeling lost in life, no future perspective, narrow-mindedness, can not set goals or intentions, and also vision problems.
Crown Chakra	Top of the head	Violet	Lack of connection, feeling lonely, aimless, and becoming too materialistic to compensate for the lack of connection.

Chakra Blockage Chart (braynetrain.com)

How can you unblock your chakras?

Meditation

Meditation is one of the most effective ways to unblock a chakra.

There are many forms of meditation, including Zen, Chakra, Visualization, etc.

Consistent daily meditation practice for as little as 5 minutes per day can help you unblock your chakras and get your life energy flowing again.

Chakra meditation is the best type of meditation for opening the chakras.

In chakra meditation, you close your eyes and focus your awareness on the chakra you are trying to unblock.

If you want to learn about different types of meditation click here.

Yoga

When you practice Yoga, the movements help unblock the chakras and get the energy flowing again.

Mantras

A mantra is a word or phrase you repeat; it is used as a form of sound healing that helps get the energy flowing through your body and open your chakras.

Crystals

Every crystal vibrates at a specific frequency, and using the right crystal can help unblock chakras.

Every chakra is closely related to certain crystals. Using that crystal, especially during meditation, can open the blocked chakra quicker.

To learn more about raising your vibrational energies click here.

Exercise

Movement helps the energy flow through your chakras, and regular exercise can help unblock chakras and keep them open.

A healthy lifestyle that includes exercising is a great way to keep the chakras balanced and unblocked.

Healthy diet

Nutrition is vital for opening your chakras. Each chakra is related to a specific type of food that, if consumed, can help open and heal the chakra.

Avoid processed, refined foods, and try eating whole organic food to help open your chakras.

Best Foods for every Chakra:

Chakra	Best Foods
Root	Strawberries, Raspberries, Watermelon, Cherries, Tomatoes, Beets, and Red Meat.
Sacral	Mango, Oranges, Yams, Pumpkin.
Solar Plexus	Bananas, Lemon, Pineapple, Oats.
Heart	Leafy Greens like Kale, Broccoli, and Basil.
Throat	Figs, Blueberries.
Third Eye	Walnuts, Eggplants.
Crown	Ginger, Water, Onion, Mushrooms.

Foods for chakras (braynetrain.com)

Takeaway

Chakras originated in India between 1500 to 500 B.C. The chakras are the centers of energy in the human body. When they are open, they create balance and harmony in a person’s life. However, if one or more of the chakras get blocked due to anxiety, stress, and pain, the life energy stagnates, and many symptoms can occur. Therefore, following a healthy lifestyle and practicing meditation is essential to keeping the chakras open and creating harmony and balance in your lives.

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