HOW LEARNING ABOUT THE CHAKRA SYSTEM CAN HELP YOUR CHILD
We can no longer ignore the fact that we are energetic beings as well as physical beings. Most of us are aware of how to physically, mentally and emotionally support our children but do you know how to offer support for their energy system (or your own!)
Of course the truth is, the energetic system is very much intertwined with all aspects of ourselves. When your child’s chakras are balanced they will experience balanced emotions, deep connections with others, clear communication, a guiding vision for their life and a connection to the higher power in their life. When a chakra is balanced, the energy flows freely through it and this is reflected in physical, emotional and mental health. If a chakra is blocked, physical, mental and emotional issues can arise.
Parents have a unique connection with their children and know them better than anyone. This awareness of the state of your child’s wellbeing and ability to take action is one of the greatest supports you can offer your child. You instinctively know if something isn’t right.
For parents, it can be extremely empowering to have some awareness and understanding of chakra imbalance in your child and some knowledge of how to help
In this next section I will share with you some common signs of chakra imbalance and some suggests of how you might help.
ROOT CHAKRA: SENSE OF SECURITY & BELONGING
Common Imbalances:
Often fearful and anxious
Suffers from frequent constipation or diarrhea
Under or overweight
Frequently complains of aches and pains in their legs and feet
Excessively collects or hoards things
How To Support Your Child
Promote embodiment – frequent touch, holding carrying, attending to physical needs
Focus on providing stability, safety and nourishment, and building trust
SACRAL CHAKRA: CREATIVITY, BELIEFS AROUND MONEY, SEXUALITY & POWER
Common Imbalances:
Excessive mood swings
Emotionally sensitive or insensitive
Frequent hip or lower back pain
Bladder issues
Abnormally inflexible
Transition to new activities is extremely upsetting
Often bored
How To Support Your Child
Offer safe opportunities to explore while balancing separation and attachment
Be responsive to expressions of emotion
Do your own healing work to prevent your child from picking up on your issues
SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA- PERSONAL POWER & SELF ESTEEM
Common Imbalances:
Aggressive to other children or family
Blames others for mistakes or choices,
Afraid to make mistakes
Avoids doing things they don’t feel good at
Very competitive
Suffers from digestive disorders, eating disorders or diabetes
How To Support Your Child
Promote self-esteem
Encourage independence
HEART CHAKRA- ABILITY TO LOVE THEMSELVES & OTHERS
Common Imbalances:
Slouchy posture or sunken chest
A people pleaser
Prefers to be alone
Difficulty fostering friendship
Often jealous of friends or siblings
Overly critical of themselves or others
How To Support Your Child
Pay attention to how you model relationships
Encourage and support peer relationships
Model self love & self care practices
THROAT CHAKRA - SELF EXPRESSION, SPEAKING YOUR TRUTH
Common Imbalances
Grinds teeth
Tells lots of lies
Suffers frequently from sore throat or strep throat
Stutters
Speaks with a weak voice or an excessively loud voice
Talks too much at inappropriate times
Has difficulty expressing themselves or is excessively shy
How To Support Your Child
Support communication.
Encourage your child to expand their horizons and ways of looking at life.
Encourage your child to ask questions and take time to answer them
THIRD EYE CHAKRA- INTUITION, SENSE OF PURPOSE & DIRECTION IN LIFE
Common Imbalances:
Overactive imagination or lack of imagination
Frequent nightmares
Poor vision or other eye issues,
Frequently headaches
Has difficulty concentrating
Has a poor memory
How To Support Your Child
Support their expression of individuality
Support expression of independence (within reasonable boundaries)
Encourage your child to make their own decisions wherever possible
CROWN CHAKRA- CONNECTION TO THE DIVINE
Common Imbalances:
Lives too much in their head
Excessive attachment to objects or people
Closed minded
Easily confused
Apathetic and lacks curiosity and never questions others’ points of view
How To Support Your Child
Support their expression of individuality
Support expression of independence (within reasonable boundaries)
Encourage your child to make their own decisions wherever possible
SOME OTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR CHILD’S ENERGETIC BALANCE
BIO-ENERGY HEALING
Bio Energy healing is possibly the most non invasive energy modalities. It involves moving your hands in front of your child’s chakra’s. Your hands act like magnets to the trapped or stagnant energy, clearing blockages and allowing the energy to flow freely again.
PENDULUM DOWSING
Use a pendulum to identify the source of your child’s blockages allows you to release with the power of your intention. This is also a useful for measuring the function of the chakras and identifying which chakra needs a little help.
TAPPING (EFT)
Emotional Freedom uses tapping on the acupuncture points in the body to clear trapped energy. The tapping is combined with speaking about the emotional issue being experienced. Using tapping helps prevent energy blockages in the chakras which is why it’s a wonderful skill to teach your child early in life
ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils can used in the diffusers or they can be applied directly to the chakra area in the body. Essential oils combined with affirmations can be a very powerful tool in balancing the chakras
Root Chakra: Vetiver (Oil of Grounding & Centering) I am safe
Sacral Chakra: Wild Orange (Oil of Abundance) I am abundant
Solar Plexus Chakra: Bergamot (Oil of Self-Acceptance) I am wonderful
Throat Chakra: Lavender (Oil of Communication) I speak my truth
Heart Chakra: Rose (Oil of Divine Love) I am loving and I am loved
Third Eye Chakra: Clary Sage (Oil of Clarity) I see clearly
Crown Chakra: Frankincense (Oil of Truth) I am supported
You may wish to book your child in for some Energy Healing Sessions or indeed you may wish, like myself, to be trained in using theses modalities with your family..
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