What is a Chakra? Understanding Your Body’s Energy Centers

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What is a Chakra? Understanding Your Body’s Energy Centers

You’ve probably heard the word chakra before, but what does it really mean? And how does it actually work with your energy?

Chakras are the energy centers of the body — like subtle wheels or vortexes that receive, process, and transmit energy throughout your system. The word “chakra” comes from Sanskrit, meaning “wheel” or “disc,” symbolizing their spinning, dynamic nature.

While we often talk about the 7 main chakras (from the root at the base of the spine to the crown at the top of the head), there are actually hundreds of chakras within and around the body. Each chakra relates to different aspects of your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

How Chakras Work with Energy (and How It Shows Up in Real Life)

Imagine your body is an instrument, and your chakras are the tuning keys. When they’re open, balanced, and flowing, your energy (or prana/chi/life force) moves smoothly, helping you feel grounded, clear, and connected.

But when a chakra becomes blocked, overactive, or stagnant, it can create energetic imbalances that show up in your everyday life — sometimes in subtle ways, other times more loudly.

For example:

• If your throat chakra is out of balance, you might notice yourself holding back your truth to avoid conflict, feeling like you’re not being heard, or over-explaining because you don’t feel grounded in your words. On a physical level, this could show up as a tight jaw, sore throat, or even tension in the neck and shoulders.

• If your heart chakra is carrying blocks or imbalances, you might feel guarded or emotionally closed off, even when you crave connection. Or, you might notice patterns of over-giving, where you’re constantly pouring into others without allowing yourself to receive. Physically, it could feel like tightness in the chest or shallow breathing.

It’s not necessarily about “fixing” these chakras — it’s about listening to what your energy is communicating and gently supporting it back into flow. Through practices like self-Reiki, intuitive journaling, walks in nature, or mindful stretching, you can invite your energy centers to soften, release, and return to their natural flow.

Chakras Are Fluid, Not Fixed

One thing I often share with clients is that chakras aren’t static. They’re dynamic, living centers of energy that are constantly responding to your inner world and outer environment. Their flow can shift from moment to moment, and that’s okay.

This is why energy work isn’t a “one and done” — it’s a practice of ongoing awareness, curiosity, and care.

Why It Matters

When your chakras are in harmony, you’re not just “balanced.” You’re aligned with your true essence.
Your intuition becomes clearer. You feel more present in your body. Your creative flow opens up. You magnetize experiences that resonate with your energetic signature.

Energy healing isn’t about achieving a perfect state. It’s about learning how to feel your own energy and co-create with it as you grow, evolve, and bloom.

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With love and alignment,
Jess 🌿
Reiki Healer, Akashic Records Guide, and Founder of Vibrational Bloom

🌀 The Bloom Collective | 🌐 vibrationalbloom.com | 📱 @vibrationalbloom

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