Chakra Balancing During the Menopausal Years

A woman’s life is naturally cyclical, from birth to death. Hormonal changes throughout your lifetime create an arc of growth, maturity  and an eventual end, all of which impact your body, mind and spirit.
At different stages of that growth different aspects of the whole woman come to the forefront. Early life is mostly focused on physical growth and as you flow into your later years, the spiritual side can begin to take precedence. Energy shifts constantly flow through all of your years of life.

Each stage and each cycle creates the unique and empowered woman that you are today.

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During the hormonal rages of peri and post menopausal years mind, body and spirit experience imbalances to greater or lesser degrees for each individual woman. While everything I’ve read encourages embracing this, it’s a disruptive and uncomfortable period of time for most. Both Reiki and Chakra balancing can help.

The Chakra energy centres in the body align with different physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of your being. They can become imbalanced with stress, injury, illness and trauma…and also hormonal shifts. Bringing them into balance brings all of your energy and vitality forward for you as you move forward in your day to day life. With a focus on supporting the Endocrine system this balance can be especially beneficial during the menopausal years, and after, for holistic well-being.

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The Root Chakra physically relates to the ovaries, which are gradually decreasing their hormone secretions during the menopause years. Emotionally the root chakra is related to your sense of feeling grounded and connected with the earth. The anxiety often associated with menopause can cause this chakra to feel out of balance.

​To balance the Root chakra wear the colour red, put a crystal in your pocket such as Red Jasper, Bloodstone or Obsidian. Spikenard or Vetiver are essential oils with grounding scents.

The Sacral Chakra physically relates to your adrenal glands. During menopause, as the ovaries reduce hormonal secretions, the adrenal glands will increase their secretions. However with the stress of everyday living the adrenals can become fatigued and require additional support, especially during the menopause years. The Sacral Chakra is associated with your emotions, creativity and pleasure.

​To balance this orange coloured Chakra wear orange, or carry a crystal such as Carnelian, Moonstone or Tiger’s Eye with you. Ylang Ylang, Tangerine, Sweet Orange and Rose are beautiful scents to help with balancing this Chakra.

The Solar Plexus Chakra relates to the pancreas and digestive organs. It is our centre of wisdom, confidence and power. Many clients complain of digestive disturbances and acid reflux during the menopausal years.
Yellow is the colour association with the Solar Plexus Chakra as are the scents of Pepper, Sandalwood and Lemongrass. Crystals that help to balance this Chakra can include Citrine, Agate, Amber and Pyrite.

The Heart Chakra is related to the Thymus Gland, a gland which shrinks as we age. Linked to the emotions of love and healing, during menopause it is a time to turn those energies inward for self-love, care and healing. 

​Crystals that help to balance the Heart Chakra include Rose Quartz, Jade and Malachite. Both the colours of Green and Pink have been linked with the Heart Chakra as well as the scents of Rose and Pine.

Your Throat Chakra is related to your Thyroid Gland affecting metabolism, body temperature (hot flashes) and appetite. It is the centre for your communication and speaking your truth.

Cooling colours of Blue help to calm and balance this Chakra. Add crystals such as Blue Lace Agate, Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli with scents of Chamomile or Frankincense to bring this Chakra into greater balance.

Along with the Sacral Chakra, the Third Eye Chakra is key to balancing your energy systems during the menopausal years. Your Pituitary gland regulates the release and secretion of hormones throughout the body during the menopausal years, and it is related to the Third Eye Chakra.This Chakra also relates to our confidence in our inner knowing and wisdom.

​To bring balance use the colour indigo, scents of Lemon or Sandalwood, and the crystals Amethyst, Labradorite or Fluorite.

The Crown Chakra relates to Pineal Gland and is the centre of your spirituality and connection with the Divine. When out of balance you can experience increased headaches, mood swings and a feeling of emotional instability.

The colour Violet helps to balance this Chakra. Crystals such as Clear Quartz, Selenite and Diamond can be helpful. Scents for this Chakra centre include Jasmine, Rosemary and Sandalwood.

You know your being better than anyone else and are likely aware of which Chakras are feeling out of balance and needing attention. Turning your attention inward, as you practice selfcare, can help you to flow through the menopausal years with greater ease.