The first meditation I ever learned was chakra balancing, an energetic mind-body practice that promotes a general sense of well-being. At the time, I had just learned the concept of chakras (symbolic energy centers aligned throughout the body) and how they relate not only to different parts of the body but also to emotional states. Because the concept resonated with me, I adopted it as a brief daily practice. Over time, the practice helped me feel more in tune with my body and generated a greater sense of emotional balance. It’s been over ten years since I first learned this practice, and I still meditate on my chakras as a tool to check in with my body.

There are many ways to practice chakra balancing work, including meditation, visualization, yoga poses, sound therapy, aromatherapy, and breathwork. Some of these practices are self-led, while others require a practitioner to perform the work on or for you. Hypnosis can be a particularly effective way to work with chakras, incorporating core concepts of chakra balancing while integrating visualization techniques, emotional exploration, and belief association.

A typical chakra balancing session addresses the seven major chakras located in the body: root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, and crown. Starting with the root chakra, I ask the client to feel into the surrounding area for any tension, tightness, aches, or pains. If none are present, I will instruct the client to visualize the chakra settling into balance before moving on. If the client experiences a sensation, we pause and explore, looking for a cause, belief, or emotion that needs to be addressed. We will process, restore balance, and move on. For example, while working through the root chakra, a client may experience tightness around the left thigh. Together, we will explore the sensation and determine what emotions or beliefs are present, asking how they correspond with the client’s sense of safety, stability, or basic needs.

What I like about working with chakras is that it gives us a framework that includes a starting point for inquiry and a sense of closure once the chakra is balanced. Not all chakras will produce sensations during a session that will initiate inquiry. A person can be self-aware (solar plexus) but may not feel confident about speaking up (throat chakra). In this case, we would balance the solar plexus and, with the client’s permission and involvement, address any limiting beliefs affecting self-expression. Bringing balance to the chakras in this way helps integrate the insights gained and allows the work to carry forward beyond the session.

If you are interested in chakra meditation, you can find links on my resources page to some of my favorite meditation creators, all of whom have produced chakra videos. If you are interested in chakra balancing hypnosis and have questions, please feel free to reach out.

Last updated: February 2026