CHAKRAS – What are they and how are they relevant to my kids?

Just as we have different systems in our physical body, some of our systems are unseen to the naked eyes. We are electromagnetic beings and have energy that is interwoven within every cell, system and organ in our body and that which radiates around us as our aura or energetic body. 

Our chakra system is our energetic system, the origins believed to be dated back as far as the Vedas from 1,500-1,000 BC. 

“Chakra” means spinning wheel and there are seven main spinning wheels or focal points of energy in our body along our spine with each one influencing all aspects of our lives – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Having balanced chakras allow energy to flow for optimal wellbeing whereas imbalances can cause issues related to that chakra such as poor digestion, anxiety, headaches, lack of confidence, self-esteem issues and mental fog to name a few. 

There are a variety of ways to help move energy within these chakras including specific yoga poses that work on meridians, resonant sounds, crystals, aromatherapy and affirmations. Natalie Southgate from Chakradance™ says – 

“When you discover the power and energy that resides within you, it is like coming home”. 

More specifically for children, helping balance their chakras helps to support their sense of safety in this world, their freedom of expression, courage to try new things, learning how to give and receive, be their authentic selves, listen in to their intuition and use their imagination and more! 

Ray of Sunshine – Wellbeing for Kids supports children’s chakra system through our kids yoga classes and the wellbeing modality Chakradance Kids™ that addresses the chakras in a multi-modal way with a focus on the related social and emotional themes. 

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Sources: www.yogajournal.com and www.chakradance.com