Chakra Balancing Flow

The following is exercise is to energize, harmonize, and/or relax our chakras. As massage therapists, it’s important to receive as much as we give . . . and sometimes it means taking the time to give to ourselves. You can follow the directions as they are to achieve a more sedating, calming effect (we have used this flow to help us fall asleep). Or you can follow the directions in reverse for a more stimulating, energizing effect. Listen to your body and give yourself what you need as it varies from day to day.

The sequence of hand positions is as follows:

1. Hold Sahasrara with the right hand and Ajna with the left hand
2. Hold Sahasrara with the right hand and Vishuddha with the left
3. Hold Sahasrara with the right hand and Anahata with the left
4. Hold Sahasrara with the right hand and Manipura with the left
5. Hold Sahasrara with the right hand and Svadhisthana with the left
6. Hold Svadhisthana with the left hand and Muladhara with the right

Hold each position with your palms, finger tips or finger pads from two-five minutes. Feel as though you are jumper cabling two points at a time. You may notice heat, tingling and/or pulsing happening underneath your hands. Perhaps you’ll see colors or notice changes in your mood. Let us know how it goes. What’s your experience?