We all experience times of stress, which can cause our subtle energy systems to become imbalanced.Here are some simple tips you can do at home to get back on track, energetically:

1st ChakraFear, chaos, and uncertainty can knock the first chakra off balance. To help:

• deal with the basics, every day. Make a list (1st chakra loves structure), and check them off.
• ground
• garden
• take a break from the news.

2nd Chakra   When we are under stress, our 2nd chakra is often deprived of pleasure and beauty. To help nourish the second chakra:

• do something that gives you pleasure every day
• create or bring some beauty or joy into your sphere
• bring scents you love into your home-space 
• go moon-gazing
• tend your beauty, e.g. a bath, a home facial or manicure, wearing something that makes you feel attractive.

3rd Chakra   Problems that are beyond your control can make you feel powerless, so boosting the third chakra is important.

• contemplate what you DO have control over, and take charge of that. For example, deal with things in your home that bug you.
• make and eat healthy food
• set small, achievable goals and track your progress
• belly breath
• walk.

4th Chakra   Isolation is hard on the heart center. Sometimes our struggles make us feel cut off from even friends and loved ones. But nature, that other great heart-chakra connection, is still available.

• get outside if you can. If you can't, look out a window, be present and connect to the sky, the birds, trees, etc.
• extend compassion to others who may be suffering, and do what you can for them
• do something for the larger good, whatever that means for you
• reach out to loved ones in whatever way you can.

5th Chakra   You may feel unable to give voice to your struggle.  To fortify your throat chakra:

• mindfully create something. Endow it with "a special something" that expresses your uniqueness.
• sing
• call up a friend and listen to them deeply
• email or call an elected official about something that matters to you.

6th Chakra   While nothing external can really impact the 6th and 7th chakras, 1st chakra-related concerns can certainly hijack your attention. Here are some things you can do to bolster your 6th chakra.

• contemplate what you're grateful for
• practice reframing something that feels negative to you
• listen to your intuition
• star-gaze
• create an altar.

7th Chakra   Finally, to support your crown chakra, you might:

• send positive energy or prayer to someone or something
• join our free meditation group at Contact Me on this site
  
• watch videos my videos here
  
• re-connect to your spiritual practices and community.

• Schedule a private session with me by calling 440.543.0707

• I hope this gives you some ideas for bringing more balance to your energy system in challenging times.