How to Use a Chakra Bracelet and its Benefits

There are various things that can block your body energies from negative emotions, trauma, or illness. It is believed that chakra bracelets can activate these energy centers and bring balance back into your life.

The most popular type of chakra bracelet is made up of seven stones that correspond with the seven main chakras in the human body. These stones help bring positive energy into your life by connecting with your own personal energy system.
The following is an overview of how to use a chakra bracelet and its benefits.

What is a Chakra?

The word chakra comes from the Sanskrit word cakra, meaning “wheel” or “disc,” and refers to the spinning vortexes of energy that reside along our spine. It is made up of many smaller energy centers called nadis, also known as meridians, which attract and absorb universal energy. There are seven major chakras in the body, each corresponding to a different color on the spectrum, as well as having specific locations and functions.

What are Chakra Bracelets?

Chakra bracelets are known as "spiritual jewelry". They have been worn as a way to promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being for thousands of years. By wearing a chakra bracelet, you can open up your flow of energy in order to achieve balance within yourself. This is believed to increase your energy levels which helps improve your overall health and well-being.
Chakra bracelets are designed to help you balance out your energy centers by bringing more energy into them or releasing blocked energy from them. They usually have stones embedded in them that correspond with each type of chakra.

How Do You Wear a Chakra Bracelet?

Chakra bracelets come in many different styles and sizes so it can be hard to choose if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Some people like wearing them as necklaces or anklets while others prefer wearing them on their wrists or ankles. It really depends on how often you wear jewelry and what type of clothing you wear most often.

The 7 Chakras and the Colors and Stones Associated with them

There are seven major chakras in the body, each one corresponding to different parts of the body and different aspects of your life including health, relationships, emotions, and spirituality.
The seven main chakras are located along our spine: two at the base of our spine, two between the base of our spine and our tailbone, one above our head, and two in front of our chest. Each has its own role in helping us maintain balance both physically and spiritually.
Chakra bracelets are made from stones, crystals, and beads that correspond to these seven chakras in our body. The color of the stones and the type of stones used are chosen based on their properties.
The seven main chakras are:
Root Chakra (Red) - Located at the base of the spine. This chakra relates to our emotional stability, sense of belonging, and connection to our body. The stones associated are Garnet and Red Jasper. If out of balance, you may experience low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety.
Spleen Chakra (Orange) - Located below the navel. This represents passion, creativity, playfulness, joyfulness, spontaneity, and self-expression. If out of balance, you may experience jealousy, fear, and addiction among others. Carnelian is the stone associated with this chakra.
Solar Plexus Chakra (Yellow) - Located at the solar plexus/ stomach area region just below your sternum. This chakra is associated with ego and empowers self-esteem. Imbalances may bring our insecurities. The stone associated is Amber.
Heart Chakra (Green) - Located in between your collarbones on your chest area is the heart chakra. It is involved with love, compassion, and empathy. If blocked, one might shy away from intimate relationships. Jade is the stone associated with it.
Throat Chakra (Blue) - Located on your throat area directly behind your Adam's apple; it is related to communication skills and expression of thoughts through words or actions. If unbalanced, it can lead to oversharing or holding back. The stone associated is Turquoise.
Third Eye Chakra (Indigo) - Located in between your eyes where your eyebrows meet; this center relates to intuition, imagination, psychic abilities, and spirituality. Imbalances can affect the ability to self-meditate. Soladite is the stone associated with it.
Crown Chakra (White/Purple) – Found right at the top of your head. It is the one that generally connects you to the universe. The stone associated with it is Amethyst.

Benefits of Chakra Bracelets

A chakra bracelet is a healing bracelet that can help you find balance in your life. By using a chakra bracelet, you can heal emotional wounds and physical ailments by addressing the root causes behind them. The chakra bracelet helps you connect with your higher self and access more wisdom from within yourself. It also helps with emotional healing, mental clarity, and spiritual growth.

Summary

Chakras are related to our physical bodies as well as our spiritual bodies, so it is important to keep them balanced for optimal health and wellness. Chakra bracelets have been used for thousands of years to help bring balance to our life by activating these chakras. They can be worn as jewelry or simply held in your hand while meditating or doing yoga exercises.