How to Unblock Chakras and Strengthen the Aura
- Michelle Niver
- Aug 26
- 8 min read
Updated: Aug 27
Understanding Chakras
The ancient practice of chakra healing holds amazing potential to refresh your mind, body, and spirit. In this guide, I will walk you through some important steps to help open your chakras and bring in greater balance and vitality to your life.
The word "chakra" originates from Sanskrit and means "wheel." Chakras are energy centers within the body where life force energy, commonly referred to as "prana" or "chi," is concentrated.
Each chakra is associated with specific frequencies of energy, determined by its unique function. Furthermore, each chakra is associated with specific organs and emotions, as well as corresponding colors and elements.
Although there are thousands (if not more) chakras in the body, we typically speak of seven main chakras aligned along the spine, from the base to the crown of the head. When we work on the seven major chakras, it is said that we can affect all of the many other chakras as well.
Each of the seven major chakras feeds directly into the layers of the aura, forming the energetic field that surrounds and protects the body.
The Root chakra nourishes the Etheric layer, the Sacral chakra influences the Emotional layer, the Solar Plexus chakra supports the Mental layer, the Heart chakra energizes the Astral layer, the Throat chakra shapes the Etheric Template, the Third Eye chakra illuminates the Celestial layer, and the Crown chakra connects into the Ketheric layer of unity consciousness.
When the chakras are unblocked and aligned, we experience optimal physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Practices like meditation, yoga, and energy healing are often employed to open, balance, and align the chakras, promoting a harmonious flow of energy throughout the body.
Importance of Balanced Chakras
We store old traumas and unprocessed emotions in the chakras, which cause blockages. Blockages can lead to physical, emotional, and spiritual imbalances.
When our chakras are open and balanced, we experience a greater sense of well-being and more vibrant physical health because of a free flow of energy into the body and mind.
Because the flow of energy through each chakra forms a layer of the aura, strong and open chakras are crucial for a strong aura (which, in part, protects us). See the included chakra chart for an illustration of which layers of the aura correspond with which chakras.
When chakras are blocked, the corresponding aura layer often appears dull, weak, or torn, leaving us more vulnerable to stress and outside influences. Conversely, when the chakras are healthy and aligned, each aura layer becomes brighter, stronger, and more cohesive, providing both energetic protection and higher spiritual clarity.
Identifying Blocked Chakras
Root Chakra (Muladhara)
Governs: physical body, survival needs, security, stability
Colors: red, brown, black
Blocked by: fear, childhood trauma/abuse
Signs of blockage: anxiety, fatigue, poor health, excess clutter, weight issues, financial issues, difficulty adapting to change, lack of grounding
Quick tip: Walking barefoot on the earth (earthing), spending time in nature, and gardening helps re-align and strengthen the Root chakra.
Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)
Governs: emotional balance, creativity, passion, sexuality
Color: orange
Blocked by: guilt
Signs of blockage: repression, creative blocks, addictions, instability, sexual difficulties
Quick tip: Creative expression like dancing, painting, and journaling activates and frees the Sacral chakra.
Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
Governs: confidence, self-esteem, personal power, intuition
Color: yellow
Blocked by: shame, failure to pursue goals
Signs of blockage: indecision, self-doubt, inflated ego or diminished self-worth
Quick tip: Daily affirmations such as “I am strong, confident, and capable” fuel this chakra.
Heart Chakra (Anahata)
Governs: love, compassion, joy, gratitude, clairsentience
Colors: green, pink
Blocked by: unexpressed grief
Signs of blockage: difficulty giving or receiving love, lack of compassion, relationship struggles
Quick tip: Practicing gratitude and heart-centered meditation restores balance here.
Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
Governs: communication, expression, clairaudience, mediumship
Color: blue
Blocked by: dishonesty, fear of truth, material attachments
Signs of blockage: trouble expressing needs, overly loud/quiet voice, interrupting others
Quick tip: Singing or humming daily naturally vibrates and opens this chakra.
Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)
Governs: intuition, clairvoyance, imagination, perception
Colors: purple, indigo
Blocked by: rigid mindsets, overthinking
Signs of blockage: lack of creativity, rigid thinking, weak dream recall
Quick tip: Spending a few minutes each morning visualizing shapes as a form of meditation to open this chakra.
Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
Governs: spirituality, inspiration, divine connection
Colors: violet, light purple
Blocked by: material attachment, lack of faith
Signs of blockage: disconnection from Spirit, spiritual depression, arrogance
Quick tip: Spending quiet time in nature or in silent meditation cultivates Crown chakra balance.
Techniques to Unblock Chakras
Meditation and Mindfulness
Focused meditation on each chakra, accompanied by deep breathing, releases stagnant energy and promotes balance.
Tip: Visualize each chakra as a spinning wheel of its color, glowing brighter with each breath.
Crystal Healing
Utilizing crystals associated with chakra colors amplifies unblocking.
Root: Red Jasper, Hematite (black, brown and red stones)
Sacral: Carnelian or other orange stones
Solar Plexus: Citrine or other golden or yellow stones
Heart: Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, and other pink and green stones
Throat: Blue Lace Agate, Aquamarine, and other blue stones
Third Eye: Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, and other purple stones
Crown: Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Selenite, and White Agate
Placing crystals over the chakra or wearing them as jewelry keeps energy flowing.
Stretching and Physical Exercise
Movement stimulates energy flow. Practices such as Qigong, Tai Chi, and yoga postures like Mountain Pose (Root), Cobra (Heart), and Child’s Pose (Crown) are effective for chakra alignment.
Aromatherapy
Essential oils tailored to chakras support unblocking. Diffuse oils, use them in baths, or anoint chakra points with diluted oils.
Root Chakra
Patchouli
Vetiver
Cedarwood
Frankincense
Sacral Chakra
Ylang Ylang
Sweet Orange
Sandalwood
Jasmine
Solar Plexus Chakra
Lemon
Ginger
Bergamot
Rosemary
Heart Chakra
Rose
Geranium
Lavender
Melissa
Throat Chakra
Peppermint
Eucalyptus
Chamomile (German or Roman)
Sage
Third Eye Chakra
Clary Sage
Frankincense
Juniper Berry
Lavender
Crown Chakra
Lavender
Myrrh
Rosewood
Lotus
Sound Healing
Sound is one of the most direct and powerful ways to influence the chakras, as each energy center resonates with specific vibrations and frequencies. By working with sound, we gently realign the energy body and restore natural harmony.
Chanting seed mantras is a traditional practice for activating and balancing the chakras. Each chakra responds to its unique bija (seed) sound:
Root: LAM
Sacral: VAM
Solar Plexus: RAM
Heart: YAM
Throat: HAM
Third Eye: OM
Crown: Silence or OM
When these mantras are spoken, sung, or chanted, they vibrate through the body and energy field, loosening blockages and stimulating the chakra they are connected to. The repetition of sound not only calms the mind but also creates resonance that encourages the chakra to come back into balance.
Beyond chanting, sound baths offer a deeply immersive healing experience. Instruments such as crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and sea drums produce harmonics that wash over the body, shifting brainwave states into deep relaxation while cleansing the aura. Each instrument carries its own frequency, and when combined, they create a soundscape that clears stagnant energy and replenishes vitality.
Tuning forks tuned to chakra-specific frequencies can also be placed on or near the body to directly transmit vibrational healing into the energy field. Similarly, drumming, flutes, and even recorded binaural beats can help reset the chakras by entraining the brain and body to healthier rhythms.
In addition, I work with Light Language healing, a channeled form of sound that carries divine frequencies beyond the limits of ordinary words. Light Language flows as tones, syllables, and melodies that communicate directly with the soul and energy body, bypassing the conscious mind. These transmissions activate deep healing, awaken dormant aspects of the chakras, and bring the energy system back into resonance with higher states of consciousness.
Sound healing not only clears energetic blockages but also awakens a deep remembrance of harmony within the body, mind, and spirit. It connects us to the universal truth that everything is vibration, and when our chakras are in tune, we become more aligned with the natural rhythms of life.
Reiki and Energy Medicine
Reiki and other forms of energy medicine work by channeling universal life force—the vital energy that sustains all living beings—to restore balance and harmony within the chakras. When this energy is directed intentionally, it helps dissolve blockages, replenish depleted areas, and strengthen the natural flow of vitality throughout the body.
A Reiki or energy medicine session often feels deeply calming, allowing the nervous system to relax so the body’s own healing mechanisms can activate. Practitioners may place their hands lightly on or above the body, guiding energy where it is needed most. Many clients report sensations of warmth, tingling, or peaceful stillness as the energy shifts.
Importantly, distance Reiki and remote energy sessions are just as effective as in-person treatments, since energy is not bound by time or space. Whether received face-to-face or across the globe, these sessions can bring renewed clarity, emotional release, and a sense of alignment in the chakras.
Maintaining Chakra Health
Regular Self-Assessment
A strong chakra system begins with self-awareness. Take a few quiet moments each day to check in with yourself by asking simple questions: How do I feel in my body right now? Where do I notice tension, heaviness, or flow? What emotions are lingering beneath the surface?
This daily practice not only builds mindfulness but also helps you recognize imbalances before they grow into larger physical or emotional issues.
Holistic Lifestyle
Your body is the vessel through which energy flows, and your energy body serves as the vital interface between spirit and the physical. Just as a translator helps two people speaking different languages understand one another, the energy body allows subtle spiritual frequencies to interact with the physical body. This is how inspiration, intuition, and healing from higher realms become lived experiences within your daily life.
Think of the energy body like the wiring system of a house—it carries the current of spiritual light into the “home” of your physical body. The chakras are like the outlets where this current connects to different aspects of life. For example, the Heart Chakra “outlet” channels energy into love and relationships, while the Solar Plexus Chakra powers confidence and willpower. When the wiring and outlets are clear, the current flows easily, lighting up every area of your life with vitality and balance. If the wiring is blocked or the outlets are clogged, the current cannot move freely, leaving certain areas dim, unstable, or drained.
When the energy body is clear and balanced, spiritual light moves freely into the nervous system, organs, and cells, bringing vitality, clarity, and alignment. When it is blocked or weighed down, those higher frequencies cannot integrate fully, often showing up as fatigue, emotional heaviness, or recurring physical symptoms.
A healthy lifestyle naturally supports this interface. Prioritize fresh, whole foods that nourish your system, quality rest that allows your energy to recharge, and conscious breathing to keep your prana moving freely. Reducing toxins such as alcohol, excess caffeine, and refined sugars prevents energetic stagnation and helps the chakras remain open and clear. Gentle movement practices like yoga, tai chi, or walking outdoors further strengthen the energy body and keep the bridge between body and spirit balanced.
Emotional Hygiene and Positive Affirmations
Unprocessed emotions can collect in the energy body and weigh down the chakras. In addition, we often pick up on other people’s emotions and unconsciously apply them to our own lives, carrying burdens that don’t even belong to us. Over time, this creates confusion, fatigue, or imbalance in the chakras.
Practices such as journaling, therapy, meditation, and coaching provide healthy outlets for releasing what no longer serves you, whether it originates within you or has been absorbed from others.
Alongside emotional processing, affirmations create new energetic patterns that reinforce balance. Simple yet powerful statements like “I release fear and welcome peace” or “My heart is open to love and compassion” train both the mind and the energy body to align with harmony and resilience.
Professional Guidance
Sometimes, deeper layers of imbalance benefit from outside support. Energy healing modalities such as Reiki, sound healing, psychic mediumship, and holistic coaching can help dissolve stubborn blocks and raise your overall vibration.
Sacred Awaken offers both in-person and remote sessions designed to align your chakras, clear stagnant energy, and restore a sense of spiritual wholeness.
Conclusion
Maintaining chakra and aura health is not about quick fixes, but about weaving consistent practices into daily life. By combining self-awareness, holistic lifestyle choices, emotional clarity, and professional support, you create a balanced inner environment where energy flows freely. This balance enhances not only your physical vitality and emotional well-being, but also your spiritual strength, intuition, and psychic awareness.
When you care for your chakras, you nurture the fullness of your being: Body, mind, and spirit.