Whether you’re new to energetics, or you’ve been around the spiritual block a few times, the chakra system is a fascinating lens to view both your personal health and wellbeing AND your business! Your body is an interconnected energetic system, and… so is your business. Yep, your business has its own chakra system! Incredible I know, right?!

So, let’s get to the root what of the chakra system is:

Okay, chakra puns aside – there are 7 chakras (also called energy centres), and each chakra is governed by specific emotions. The chakras are a ‘second nervous system’ and life force energy is constantly moving through this system. This nervous system sits outside of your body as it’s connected to your energy field. There are 7 junctions in this nervous system, where the energetic nervous system converges, and these make up the 7 chakras.

I want to share with you that it took me a while to understand this chakra stuff, so keep an open mind and take what resonates with you for now.

So, the chakra system is connected to your emotions, but how?

Well, you know what emotions feel like, but did you know that an ‘emotion’ is energy moving through your body? The cells in your body, and your nervous system, are influenced by different emotions, and therefore your emotions are interconnected with your chakras.

Okay, now I want to share with you what causes emotional imbalances & how chakras can become imbalanced:

Chakras become imbalanced when physical and emotional energy within the body creates tension. Tension occurs when emotions are suppressed and not released (it happens to us all), so the emotion becomes stored in the body (the energy needs to go somewhere). This tension causes the chakra to contract or constrict and reduces the energy flow through the area. 

Essentially, emotional, and physical imbalances and tensions create imbalances in the chakras and vice versa (because they’re interconnected). When emotional energy is stored, this creates imbalances in the different chakras, which impacts your physical & emotional health and your mind.

So how does this relate to your soulful business?

Well, your business is an extension of you, and therefore, it’s an extension of your energy. So whatever chakra imbalances you’re experiencing, chances are your business will show these same imbalances too.

 But – before you spiral into panic mode wondering which of your chakras are blocked or are out of balance, let me tell you that you CAN balance your chakras and clear your emotional blockages. We’ll get to this in this next part. I think you’re going to love what I have to share with you now.

I want to walk you through each of the chakra energy centres, so we can start to work out where you might be experiencing energy imbalances personally, and in your business.

Let’s take a closer look at each of the 7 chakra energy centres;

Root Chakra

The root chakra (base chakra) is all about survival and stability. The root chakra is affected by feeling safe and supported, financial security, basic needs being met (water, food, shelter, warmth).

When your root chakra is imbalanced you may seek control, avoid confrontation or uncomfortable situations, or even experience procrastination and analysis paralysis. 

In your body, an imbalanced root chakra may show up as symptoms in areas including your lower back, tailbone, legs, feet, heels or thumb, as these are the primary locations in the body connected to the root chakra.

Root chakra out of balance:

Emotions are fear, worry, anxiety, anger

Root chakra balanced:

Emotions are excitement, calm, being organised  

In business, the root chakra is related to your business foundations: systems, planning, organisation and finances/cash flow. If you are feeling fear and overwhelm in business, that’s your root chakra out of balance.

To balance your root chakra:

• Build clear structure into your business & use a daily/weekly/monthly schedule
• Set start/finish dates for projects & use a schedule to 
• Set business goals for each week, month and 12 months+ 

When you feel the fear and anxiety creeping in, there’s nothing like having a plan to take you from overwhelmed to organised.

Sacral Chakra

The sacral chakra is all about creativity & relationships. The sacral chakra is affected by relationships, boundaries, emotional security, desires/dreams and sexual identity.

When your sacral chakra is imbalanced you may strive for control in relationships, control your diet/lifestyle/exercise through excessive discipline, lack joy & fun in your life, experience addictive behaviour patterns or experience jealousy.

In your body, an imbalanced sacral chakra may show up as symptoms in areas including your hips/pelvis, reproductive organs, inner thigh, upper lip or hands, as these are the primary locations in the body connected to the sacral chakra.

Sacral chakra out of balance:

Emotions are guilt, frustration, resentment

Sacral chakra balanced:

Emotions are pleasure, feeling deserving, worthy, respect 

In business, the sacral chakra is related to your business model, relationships, creativity, and your personality in your business (your brand).

To balance your sacral chakra:

• Consider how you want to build relationships with your community on social media. What lights you up?
• Address your personal energy. If your energy is off, you’ve got to step back and look at where your personal needs aren’t being met. This is your permission slip to run a soothing bath, give yourself a foot massage, make a beautiful cup of tea and pop some uplifting tunes on – nurture yourself and create a sanctuary space just for you!

Solar Plexus Chakra

The solar plexus chakra is all about personal power & self-esteem. The solar plexus chakra is affected by taking action towards your dreams, being focussed and assertive and having self-confidence.

When your solar plexus chakra is imbalanced you may start things but not finish, lack confidence in yourself, care too much about other people’s opinions or doubt yourself.

In your body, an imbalanced solar plexus chakra may show up as symptoms in areas including abdomen, lower back, nose, palms of hands, ankles, knees, elbows and wrists, as these are the primary locations in the body connected to the solar plexus chakra.

Your Solar Plexus energy relates to your personal identity, confidence, and courage.

Solar plexus chakra out of balance:

Emotions are judgement, insecure, self-doubt

Solar plexus chakra balanced:

Emotions are freedom, courage, confidence

In business, the solar plexus chakra is related to your offerings, services and products. Reflect on your business offerings and how they align with you? Are they in integrity? Are they tried & tested? Are you confident in your product/service? What can you change to shift this?

The solar plexus is also about taking action, so if there’s a list of tasks you haven’t actioned, that’s probably your solar plexus out of balance.

To balance your solar plexus chakra:

• Complete ONE task on your list – this will give you a boost of confidence to take the next step.
• Make a list of priority tasks but only do the top 3 (let’s be realistic here!)

Heart Chakra

The heart chakra is all about love & compassion. The heart chakra is affected by feeling unconditionally loved, emotions of guilt, the death of loved ones, and experiencing hurt.

When your heart chakra is imbalanced you may feel isolated, push people away or avoid close connection. This can look like holding onto past hurts and having difficulty receiving or accepting help and support from others. In your body, an imbalanced heart chakra may show up as symptoms in areas including your chest, breast, middle and upper back, eyes, and upper arms/shoulders, as these are the primary locations in the body connected to the heart chakra.

Heart chakra out of balance:

Emotions are anger, rejection, grief

Heart chakra balanced:

Emotions are compassion, forgiveness, harmony

In business, the heart chakra is related to leading with your heart and promoting your business. When you follow your heart’s guidance, your business will impact people on an incredibly deep level. Reflect on whether you have clarity on who your audience is and what they desire. How are you promoting your business and do you have clarity on how you help your ideal client to attain what they desire? Do you value your offerings? If you’re feeling unworthy or you’re holding onto strong expectations, your heart chakra might be out of balance.

To balance your heart chakra:

• Be kind to yourself and prioritise self-care – it’s essential to care for yourself as much as your care for your clients and your business. If you’re not supporting yourself, you can’t support anyone else!
• Promote your business from your heart – share your expertise. Remind yourself that you will receive what you need and learn new lessons in the process.

Throat Chakra

The throat chakra is all about communication and expression. The throat chakra is affected by feeling misunderstood, opportunities to speak up and feel heard, and conditioned beliefs.

When your throat chakra is imbalanced you may hold back from speaking your truth, speak quietly or softly, ramble or take a while to make your point when speaking, have difficulty expressing your ideas clearly, or feel misunderstood by others.

In your body, an imbalanced throat chakra may show up as symptoms in areas including neck, throat, and eyebrows/between eyebrows, as these are the primary locations in the body connected to the throat chakra.

Throat chakra out of balance:

Emotions are confusion, shame, anxiety

Throat chakra balanced:

Emotions are power, clarity, truth 

In business, the throat chakra is related to your message and sharing your authentic truth. For personal brands, your key to messaging is to remember who you are (your true self!). People want to see who you are and hear what you believe and value.

To balance your throat chakra:

• Get clear on your message – what is your brand’s key message?
• Use storytelling to express your messages, share your offerings and share your personal identify, beliefs and values

Brow Chakra

The brow chakra is all about intuition. The brow chakra is affected by listening to and trusting your intuition, openness to knowledge and your inner knowing.

When your brow chakra is imbalanced you may prefer to ignore other people’s opinions and input, ignore or avoid your intuition and intuitive messages, seek lots of information from other people but find it difficult to take action and use the information effectively or overthink and analyse excessively. In your body, an imbalanced brow chakra may show up as symptoms in areas including eyebrows, between eyebrows, fingers, and toes, as these are the primary locations in the body connected to the brow chakra.

Brow chakra out of balance:

Emotions are overthinking/rumination, mental/emotional imbalance

Brow chakra balanced:

Emotions are feeling receptive, inspired, connected to intuition

In business, the brow chakra is related to following your inner compass, tuning into your inner wisdom and being open to new ideas. When you find yourself circling around in your thoughts and overthinking or over-analysing, that’s your brow chakra out of balance.

To balance your brow chakra:

• Make space to sit in stillness with yourself and connect to your body. Get into nature without any distractions and be present to your surroundings.
• Listen to solfeggio frequency music, connect with your inner wisdom and journal what comes for you.

Crown Chakra

The crown chakra is about awareness. The crown chakra is affected by conditioned thinking, holding onto beliefs from childhood, and being connected to a purpose.

When your crown chakra is imbalanced you may feel alone or lost, feel like you can’t find your life purpose, feel as though everything is working against you and wonder “why is this happening to me?” In your body, an imbalanced crown chakra may show up as symptoms in areas including forehead, scalp and tips of fingers and toes, as these are the primary locations in the body connected to the crown chakra.

Crown chakra out of balance:

Emotions are feeling withdrawn, disconnected, and rigid thinking

Crown chakra balanced:

Emotions are feeling connected to a higher purpose, open and having a sense of connection with nature and feeling supported by the Universe

In business, the crown chakra is related to sharing your knowledge and living your soul’s purpose. When you show up in alignment, you feel a sense of support and you see the signs & messages like angel numbers (11:11 or 444 etc), repeated patterns, you notice the synchronicities and you follow your calling. When you’re feeling like things are happening ‘to you’ and not ‘for you’ it might be a sign your crown chakra is out of balance.

To balance your crown chakra:

• Bring rituals and intention into your personal practice and into your business. Clearing your office space with sage, using essential oils or lighting a candle can help you deepen your connection with your business and its energy, using intention.
• Practice connecting in with your intuition and journal your ‘why’ in business- reflect on why you started your business and what impact you’re here to make and what legacy you want to leave behind.

Ahhhhh beautiful soul, I am so grateful you’ve made it this far. My intention is that you can use this guide to refer back to anytime you feel out of balance. 

When you work with your body’s energy centres and balance your chakras, both personally and in your business, your life changes externally when you shift internally. Healing from the inside-out brings deep transformation.

When your chakras are in balance, your life force energy can flow through these energy centres and throughout your body. You feel in flow, at ease, relaxed yet able to take action to achieve your goals. 

Did you enjoy what you’ve read here? Tilby is a Somatic Therapist and Intuitive Mentor, head over to her instagram @connected_mindbody or learn more about her 1:1 offerings on her website www.connectedmindbody.com.au