The chakra bracelets are also called mala beads and are sets of beads made from wood or seeds that people wear as necklaces. mala’ means garland in Sanskrit. For centuries, mala bracelets have been used to promote spiritual awareness and balance through meditation and prayer.
If you’ve been practicing yoga for a while, you’ve probably heard the word chakra. You may have heard your yoga teacher mention chakra beads in connection with a particular pose, or perhaps you came across them in a yoga shop online. You’re not alone if you have questions about chakras. Yoga newbies and experienced practitioners alike have wondered about this at some point. Whether you haven’t asked the most knowledgeable yogi you know or have done some research but still have questions, it’s totally fine. We’re here to help you out.
First of all, what is a chakra?
There are over one hundred chakras as described in the Vedas, an ancient Hindu scripture, but the ones most often mentioned in yoga are the seven chakras. Chakras are located from the base of the spine to the top of the head. Chakras correspond directly to aspects of our emotional, physical, or spiritual health. When these chakras are align, the life energy flows freely through us and our body, mind, and soul are healthy and harmonious. When a chakra is block or out of balance, emotional and physical problems can arise.
You might be wondering, but what does jewelry have to do with it?
Keeping these energies balance can accomplish in a variety of ways. You probably already practice yoga. Another way is to wear chakra bracelets.
How does a chakra bracelet work?
For thousands of years, gemstones have been use for chakra balancing and healing. Vedic texts describe how the ritual laying of crystals on the body assists in clearing the chakras and rebalancing spiritual energy.
Using a chakra bracelet, you can bring the power of this ancient ritual into your everyday life.
Along with its inherent power, the bracelet also serves as a tool for chakra balancing meditation. As with a mala, you can focus your attention on each bead individually as you meditate, drawing energy to the chakra each bead represents.
Though chakra bracelets come in a variety of varieties, they typically fall into two categories. The first necklace has seven different gemstone beads, each representing one of the chakras.
Another common design directs energy towards one specific chakra. The beads of this type of bracelet will be made of a single gemstone since each chakra is associated with a specific color. When looking for a chakra bracelet or other chakra jewelry, you need to look for gemstones that have properties that make them especially beneficial in this application.
If you’re interest in using a chakra bracelet but aren’t sure where to start, it’s helpful to familiarize yourself with the different chakras.
Chakra of the Root (Red Chakra) - Garnet for stability
Garnet is an incredibly durable gemstone that is perfect for strengthening the Root Chakra. This gem’s grounding power will support the unblocking of the root, bringing emotional balance and security.
Sacral Chakra (Orange Chakra) - Carnelian for sensuality and passion
When it comes to balancing the Sacral Chakra, carnelian is a popular choice. This gemstone is known for its ability to boost passion and desire, one of the major properties of the Sacral Chakra.
Chakra of the Solar Plexus (Yellow Chakra) - Ambronite for boosting strength and confidence
It is typically use by those seeking motivation or a sense of purpose, both of which are associate with the Solar Plexus Chakra. This stone promotes self-confidence, making it easier for you to find your own path in life. Citrine has similar properties to Ambronite and may use as an alternative.
Heart Chakra (Green Chakra) - Green African Jade for Compassion and Love
Gemstones such as jade have long been associate with the Heart Chakra. Through the vitality of this gemstone, we strengthen our connection to the power and love of the universe, enabling us to follow our hearts more fully. As an alternative to Prehnite, you might find that Prehnite is equally effective at balancing the Heart Chakra because this stone has a reputation for cultivating compassion and openness.
Throat Chakra (Blue Chakra) - Aquamarine is associated with self-expression
Aquamarine is know for fortifying personal power and balancing the throat chakra. As one of the key indicators of a healthy throat chakra, aquamarine promotes freedom of expression.
Third Eye Chakra (Indigo Chakra) - Sodalite for intuition and insight
Your insight, intuition, and imagination will be at their best when your Third Eye Chakra is balance. The properties of sodalite are perfect for this. As a traditional banisher of illusions, sodalite stimulates a better understanding of your own thoughts and feelings, as well as those of others. Another gemstone that can balance this chakra is Kyanite, which is known for cultivating wisdom in those who use it.
Chakra of the Crown (Purple Chakra) - Amethyst for gaining spiritual insight
The seventh and final chakra deals with divine spirituality. Amethyst is a popular choice to represent the crown. Amethyst’s properties provide a helping hand to anyone seeking to balance their Crown Chakra by fostering spiritual growth, clearing the mind, and dispelling negative energy.
What Chakra Bracelet is right for you?
Consider areas in your life in which you need support or what your personal growth goals might be before choosing a chakra bracelet.
You may benefit from a single-gem bracelet if you are experiencing a blockage within one chakra specifically.
Have you been struggling with your self-confidence lately? A solar plexus chakra bracelet might help. It could be the right choice for you if you want to improve your ability to express yourself.
In order to create a healthy and balanced flow of energy between all seven chakra bracelet, you might choose a bracelet with a gemstone bead for each chakra.
Another option is to use a bracelet stack comprising a bracelet with a gemstone bead for each chakra and at least one or two single-gem bracelets as a boost for a particular chakra that is block.
