Chakra Balancing and Wellbeing
Meditation isn’t always for the purpose of moving into quiet states of stillness. We can use meditation practice as a way to check in with ourselves and better direct our energy. Guided meditations are an awareness tool that allows us to be in conscious, present creation with ourselves.
What Are Chakras?
Chakras are points where the energetic and physical bodies meet. Imagine chakras like wheels constantly in motion. If these wheels are “stuck,” energy cannot move and we might feel out of whack. Located in the subtle body, there are hundreds of chakras, although the primary seven from the Muladhara system are where the most focus is given.
These main seven chakras are:
- Root – base of spine – Muladhara – red
- Sacral – below the naval – Svadisthana – orange
- Solar Plexus – above navel – Manipura — yellow
- Heart – heart, center of chest – Anahata — green
- Throat – throat – Visuddha —blue
- 3rd eye — at forehead between the eyes — Ajna — indigo
- Crown— top of head — Sahasrara — violet
Chakra Color Variations
This modern-day chakra color system comes from the cover of a 1977 out-of-print book by Christopher Hills. If this system works for you, go with it. However, if you discover that your root chakra is another color, go with that. When I visualize my root chakra color as red, for instance, I feel antsy and uncomfortable. When I place gold there, I feel peaceful and relaxed. Play with the colors and find that which supports you. It’s also perfectly fine if you don’t see or experience any color at all.
Chakras and the Spine
We need to understand the physical importance of our spine, which is a framework for the nervous system, while giving structure to the body. The spine is also an important facet of spiritual health — many traditions regard the spine with significance, as it is the main channel through which all subtle energies flow.
The spine holds important codes for our soul’s potential, as our latent DNA/RNA pulsates within. When we learn to be in tune with our spinal health, a wealth of information is available, which can help us better masters ourselves.
Sitting with a straight spine is crucial, but it should be exercised at your own level of comfort. When we lengthen the spine, it is easier to connect with cosmic and Earth energies. Do not make yourself uncomfortable by trying to maintain a “straight spine.” Any preoccupation with form will only distract and nullify any healing effects.
Visualization
Seeing chakras is a marvelous gift, but not something all are able to do. When we use the word “visualize,” imagine feeling and experiencing, rather than seeing. Psychic senses are elusive, and many psychics are unable to “see,” but use other methods of perception instead.
Feel the color, shape, and texture of each chakra. Engage other senses to navigate, and don’t get hung up on the word “visualize.”
Chakra Meditation
This is an easy, accessible way to move energy and connect to the subtle body.
How to Align Your Chakras with Meditation
- Sit comfortably with your spine lengthened and begin to breathe deeply but gently. Close your eyes to bless yourself with total presence during this meditation.
- Imagine a brown (or black) ball of energy at your feet. Breathe with it and allow it to expand to the size of a beach ball. This is the Earth Star Chakra and will begin to help you pulsate with the heartbeat of the Earth.
- Moving into your body, bring your attention to your Root Chakra. For some of us, this is at the perineum, for others its between the thighs. Feel and trust your own way!
- See the Root Chakra as a red glowing orb. Feel with it gradually and expand, it to the size of a beach ball.
- Bringing your attention to your Sacral Chakra, feel the warm orange glow, and expand or decrease it to match the size of the other two.
- Continue moving up your body to the Solar Plexus Chakra and allow the warmth of the sun to charge this yellow chakra. Expand its size to be in alignment with those already balanced below.
- Feel the inviting green of your Heart Chakra and breathe into it until it too is a consistent size.
- Bring yourself to the blue of your Throat Chakra, breathing with it until its size matches those below.
- The 3rd Eye Chakra will emit an indigo-colored light, deeper and more powerful than the blue of your throat. This one may take a bit more care and patience or, in the case of highly sensitive people, it may be noticeably out of whack with the others. Be patient as it comes into alignment with the other chakras.
- Drifting upward to the Crown Chakra, feel the vibrant violet that resides there. Effortlessly allow its size to match that of the others.
- The platinum (white or gold) light will be our final place of attention. Residing about six inches above the Crown Chakra, this chakra connects us to the galactic realms, giving us a direct connection with our deeper soul. Be with it until it too reaches the size of the others.
- With all chakras balanced, thank yourself for this loving attention you have just shared. Commit yourself to be more present with these energies.
- Gently open your eyes, and carry on with the ways of feeling more of yourself present in the world!
As you deepen your chakra meditations, you will experience more of your truth. Befriend the wisdom of each energy center, and allow yourself to embody if even for a moment, the frequency you’re perceiving. What may initially be a simple exercise could form the basis of a whole new path of experience.
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Spiritual Cleansing Bath Rituals for Healing Your Aura
A spiritual cleansing bath is a gentle ritual bath that helps you release negative energies, reconnect with your inner self, and restore a sense of purification and wellness. When you blend warm bathwater with sea salt, fresh herbs, essential oils, or a simple white candle, the experience becomes a form of self-care that clears blockages and brings in positive energy. You can prepare your spiritual bath during a full moon, after a challenging week, or anytime you feel called to let go and reset your vibes. A monthly saltwater bath is an easy and relaxing way to cleanse your aura of negative energy.
Why Spiritual Baths Support Healing
Your aura interacts with many environments and people each day. You absorb different vibrational influences, and some are uplifting while others can be draining or heavy. Even though your energy body naturally tries to rebalance itself, negative energies can linger and collect within your field.
A spiritual cleansing bath invites you to slow down and reconnect with your own light. Water is soothing to the nervous system and has long been associated with purification. When paired with intention and healing ingredients, the ritual helps you shift negative thoughts and welcome clarity and calm.
What Is a Spiritual Cleansing Bath Ritual
A spiritual cleansing bath is a sacred practice that uses water, intention, and natural elements to purify your energy and support healing. Instead of a typical soak, a ritual bath blends sea salt or Epsom salts with essential oils, fresh herbs, or other meaningful items like a white candle or crystals. These ingredients help transform the bathwater into a supportive space for spiritual renewal.
As you settle into the warm water, you can invite positive energy into your chakras, relax tight emotions, and release old feelings that no longer serve you. Some people like to steep fresh herbs or herbal tea in the bath for an herbal bath experience. Others add baking soda for softness or a bath bomb for fragrance. Whether you keep it simple or more ceremonial, each spiritual cleansing bath gives you a moment to reconnect with yourself.
How to Prepare for Your Ritual Bath
Preparing for your ritual bath helps set the tone for the cleansing that follows. A mindful setup supports the release of negative energies and welcomes a sense of peace and clarity.
Cleanse your space
Start by making the space feel calm and welcoming. Clean the bathtub and then smudge the room with sage, palo santo, or hyssop to clear stagnant energy. Take your time and create a peaceful atmosphere.
Gather your ingredients
Many spiritual bath ingredients can be found at a grocery store. Consider picking up items like:
- Sea salt or Epsom salts
- Fresh herbs such as rosemary, lavender, or basil
- Essential oils like peppermint, rose, or eucalyptus
- A white candle for clarity
- A bath bomb or baking soda, if you want extra comfort
- Optional add-ins like crystals or holy water
Set your intention
Take a moment to breathe and focus on what you want this ritual to help you release. It might be stress, negative thoughts, or emotional heaviness. You can also focus on receiving positive energy, grounding, protection, or clarity. Speak it silently or aloud.
How to Take a Spiritual Cleansing Bath
Taking a spiritual cleansing bath is a simple but meaningful process that blends intention with soothing self-care. Each step helps you relax your body and open your energy field to healing.
- Prepare the bathwater: Fill the tub with warm water. Add a handful of sea salt, Epsom salts, or baking soda. If you want an herbal bath, steep fresh herbs or herbal tea in hot water and pour it into the tub.
- Add your chosen elements: Add a few drops of essential oils, light a white candle, place crystals nearby, or use a bath bomb. Holy water can be added if it is part of your personal practice.
- Step into the bath mindfully: Slowly lower yourself into the warm bathwater. Imagine white light surrounding your entire body and dissolving any heavy or stuck energy.
- Soak for 20 to 30 minutes: Relax completely. You can focus on breathing, repeat affirmations, or picture your chakras clearing one by one. Let the ritual bath support your emotional and energetic release.
- Let go intentionally: When you feel ready, reflect on what you are releasing. You can speak to your guides or deities, or simply offer gratitude for the cleansing.
- Air dry when finished: Allow your skin to air dry so the energetic effects remain with you longer. Avoid checking your phone number or notifications so you can stay connected to the peaceful energy you created.
Do Spiritual Baths Really Work
Spiritual baths support healing in several ways. Warm water relaxes the body and helps soften tension. Sea salt, fresh herbs, and essential oils have long been used for purification and cleansing. Intention setting helps shift your mindset, release negative thoughts, and move lingering emotional energy. Even if you view the practice in a symbolic way, the ritual creates space for calm, clarity, and positive energy.
Ingredients for Different Bath Rituals
Different ingredients can shape the energy and purpose of your ritual bath. Choosing the right elements helps you create a cleansing experience that aligns with your intentions.
Basic Purification Bath
A gentle cleansing soak that clears your energy field and restores calm using simple, grounding ingredients.
- Sea salt or Epsom salts
- Essential oils such as lavender or peppermint
- Fresh herbs like rosemary or basil
- One white candle
Cleansing Bath for Negative Energy
A deeper energetic cleanse designed to dissolve heavy emotions and release negative energies from your aura.
- Sea salt and baking soda
- Hyssop or rosemary infusion
- Smudge before or after the bath
- Visualization of white light moving through your energy field
Full Moon Aura Cleanse
A powerful ritual bath that uses full moon energy to refresh your spirit, amplify intentions, and brighten your aura.
- Sea salt
- Herbal tea blend poured into the bathwater
- White candle
- Optional offerings for deities or guides
