So… What Are Chakras Anyway?

You’ve probably heard people mention “chakras” before - maybe in yoga, meditation, or while getting your crystals on. But what are they, really?

Chakras are energy centres in the body. There are seven main ones, running from the base of your spine all the way up to the crown of your head. Each one links to a different part of our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. When they’re balanced, life tends to flow better. You feel more grounded, creative, confident, loving, expressive, intuitive, and connected.

When they’re out of whack? Well… things can feel a little off. Maybe you’re tired for no reason, stuck in your head, not speaking up, or just feeling meh. That’s your energy trying to tell you something.

So why do I talk about chakras? Because they give us a super simple way to check in with ourselves. It’s not about being “spiritually perfect” it’s about gently noticing where we’re off, and finding ways to realign. And one of my favourite ways to do that is through sound.

I use crystal singing bowls in my sound baths, and each one is tuned to a specific note that resonates with a chakra. Sound is vibration and that vibration helps shift stagnant energy and bring your body back into balance. It’s like an energetic reset, without having to do anything at all.

When you’re lying down, eyes closed, just soaking in the sounds... your energy body is doing the work for you. No pressure. No expectation. Just receiving.

So if you’ve ever wondered which chakra does what, here’s a little cheat sheet for you 👇

🌈 The 7 Chakras & What They Represent

🔴 Root Chakra (Muladhara)📍 Base of the spine🌱 Represents: Grounding, safety, stability, survival💡 When balanced: You feel safe, supported, and at home in your body.⚠️ When unbalanced: Anxiety, fear, restlessness, or feeling disconnected from the world around you.

🟠 Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)📍 Lower abdomen (just below the navel)💃 Represents: Creativity, pleasure, sexuality, emotions💡 When balanced: You feel joyful, emotionally in flow, and open to pleasure and passion.⚠️ When unbalanced: Emotional numbness, lack of inspiration, or disconnection from joy and intimacy.

🟡 Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)📍 Upper abdomen/stomach area🔥 Represents: Confidence, willpower, self-worth💡 When balanced: You feel empowered, driven, and able to show up fully as yourself.⚠️ When unbalanced: Self-doubt, control issues, low energy, or unexplained frustration.

💚 Heart Chakra (Anahata)📍 Centre of the chest💖 Represents: Love, compassion, connection💡 When balanced: You feel open, kind, and able to both give and receive love freely.⚠️ When unbalanced: Jealousy, loneliness, holding grudges, or feeling emotionally closed off.

🔵 Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)📍 Throat🗣️ Represents: Communication, truth, expression💡 When balanced: You speak your truth clearly and with confidence—and listen well too.⚠️ When unbalanced: Struggling to express yourself, fear of speaking up, or oversharing.

🟣 Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)📍 Between the eyebrows👁️ Represents: Intuition, clarity, inner wisdom💡 When balanced: You trust your gut, see the bigger picture, and have a strong inner knowing.⚠️ When unbalanced: Overthinking, lack of clarity, disconnection from intuition.

⚪️ Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)📍 Top of the head✨ Represents: Spiritual connection, higher self, consciousness💡 When balanced: You feel peaceful, present, and connected to something bigger than yourself—whatever that means to you.⚠️ When unbalanced: Feeling disconnected, lost, cynical, or stuck in overthinking.

So yeah - chakras aren’t just some woo-woo concept. They’re a beautiful and simple way to check in with your energy, and sound healing is one of the gentlest ways I know to bring things back into alignment.

Magic? Maybe.

Science? A little.

Healing? 100%.

With love,

Lisa Jo 💫