Root chakra (Muladhara).
The root chakra represents our foundation. When it is open we feel confident in our ability to withstand challenges and stand in our own power. It makes us feel grounded. When it is blocked we feel threatened and unstable.
Location: Base of spine
Colour: Red
Reiki Healing
"Just where you are – that’s the place to start."- Pema Chödrön
Reiki is a powerful yet non-invasive ancient Japanese energy healing technique that accelerates the body’s own healing abilities. The word ‘reiki’ is a combination of two Japanese words: ‘rei’, which means ‘spiritual consciousness’ or ‘the higher power’, and ‘ki’, which means ‘life force energy’, which flows through all living things.
Sacral chakra (Swadhisthana)
The sacral chakra helps us relate to our emotions and that of others. It governs creativity and sexual energy. If this chakra is blocked it could feel like you are out of control.
Location: Lower abdomen
Colour: Orange
In order to heal, people need to truly feel their emotions, to acknowledge and observe them. People often numb and suppress. This can be done through alcohol, food,working too much or even exercising. Numbing won’t solve anything. Reiki is a tool that aids in re-balancing the body that has been affected by years of trauma
or suppression of emotions.
Solar Plexus chakra (Manipura)
The solar plexus is where your confidence lies. If this chakra is blocked you might feel shame and self-doubt. Those with an open solar plexus chakra feel free to express themselves and let others see them for who they truly are.
Location: Upper abdomen
Colour: Yellow
A Reiki session lasts between forty and sixty minutes and re-balances the mind, body and spirit. It relieves tension and stress, increases vitality and energy and acts as a detox, helping the body eliminate toxins and strengthens the immune system. The client lies, fully clothed on a massage bed while the practitioner gently puts his or her hands on or just above body and promotes healing by encouraging a healthy flow of energy.
Larissa to book a healing session at her studio in White River.
You can also book a distance Reiki session.
Heart chakra (Anahata).
This chakra is the bridge between the lower and upper chakras. It can influence your ability to give and receive love – from others and ourselves. A person whose heart chakra is blocked might have difficulty fully opening up to people and showing their vulnerability. If your heart is open you experience deep compassion, empathy and love.
Location: Centre of chest
Colour: Green
What Reiki does:
Improves mood
Aids in depression, insomnia, anxiety
Works on imbalances
Enhances overall wellbeing
Reduces stress
Boosts immune system
Throat chakra (Vishudda).
This chakra is our voice and controls our ability to communicate our personal power. It allows us to express ourselves fully, truly and openly.
Location: Throat
Colour: Blue
Relieves Pain
Relaxes and calms the mind
Increases creativity
Eliminates Toxins
Assists in releasing thoughts and emotional baggage
Increases awareness of self
Third Eye chakra (Ajna).
This chakra controls our ability to connect with our intuition. It is the eye of the soul and registers information beyond the surface level.
Location: Forehead (between the eyes)
Colour: Dark blue, purple
Crown chakra (Sahasrara).
The crown chakra sits at the top of the head and enables us to be fully connected spiritually and feeling at one with all that is.
Location: The top of the head
Colour: Violet or white
