A motto of the New Age crowd,the word “chakra"actually has ancient roots.

As energy moves through us, these chakras are thought to act as gatekeepers for their respective areas.

If the throat chakra is closed, maybe you have a cough that just won’t go away.

Emma Loewe

Here are a few that spiritual sages swear by:

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An outdoor meditation for the root chakra.

“The key to your root chakra is just that: to root.

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Are you feeling grounded, safe, centered, earthed, and balanced?

It also relates to pleasure, passion, and sexual energy.

A crystal meditation for the sacral chakra.

so that home in on this energy center, Askinosie says to pull in visualizations and crystal allies.

“To heal and clear blocks around the sacral chakra, you must cut the cords with them.

Visualize yourself pulling the cords at that center out of the body,” she recommends.

“Once youve cut the cords,sage your space.

Then, program acarnelian crystalto be your ally in balancing your sacral chakra.

Hold it in your hands, close your eyes, and take three deep breaths.

I command this crystal to hold the intention of balancing my sacral chakra.'

Lie comfortably on your back, and lay the crystal over your chakra for 11 minutes.

If its energy is blocked, you may feel shy and insecure.

A morning visualization for the solar plexus chakra.

Deep-belly breathing can help call your attention to this energy center.

Sit down and begin to take a few deep breaths, feeling the tummy expand with each one.

Once you’ve tuned in to the breath and body, begin to visualize yourself navigating the day ahead.

Play through your to-do list, picturing yourself navigating your day with ease and grace.

Bonus if you could do this one outside on a sunny day.

“I picture the rays of sunshine penetrating my solar plexus and filling it with light.”

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Heart chakra:

As the name suggests,the heart chakrarelates to how we process emotion and show love.

A yoga and meditation for the heart chakra.

Yoga is a wonderful tool for tending to the heart.

Meditation boosters for the throat chakra.

Alcantara says that crystals and essential oils can assist anyone in this journey tofind and speak your truth.

you might hold it in your left handthe left hand receives the energy of the crystalduring meditation.

Third-eye chakra:

Our third-eye chakra represents intuition and the ability to see beyond what lies on the surface.

A meditative question for the third-eye chakra.

Committing to a daily meditative practice and asking yourself “What do Iwantto do?”

often will help this energy center thrive.

A guided meditation for the crown chakra.

Here’s her routine:

Want to dive deeper into the seven chakras?

Check out mbg’sChakras 101 class.