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Updated: Apr 16
There’s something truly beautiful about the way our bodies and spirits communicate. Often, we feel tired, off-balance, anxious—or even disconnected from ourselves—but can’t always explain why. That’s where Reiki and chakra healing come together in such a gentle, transformative way.
Whether you're just beginning to explore energy healing or have been walking your spiritual path for a while, understanding how Reiki supports chakra alignment can offer deep insights into your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
As a Reiki Master Teacher in Barrhaven, Ottawa, I’ve seen how this practice brings people back to their center—with compassion, clarity, and calm
💫 What Are Chakras?
Chakras are energy centers within the body, each connected to different emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of our being. There are seven main chakras, aligned along your spine—from the base to the crown of your head.
Each chakra is like a spinning wheel of energy. When they’re open and flowing, we often feel aligned, grounded, creative, expressive, and connected. But when energy becomes blocked or imbalanced, it can show up as physical discomfort, emotional stress, or even a sense of disconnection.
Here’s a quick overview of the chakras:
Root – Grounding, safety, stability
Sacral – Creativity, pleasure, emotional flow
Solar Plexus – Confidence, personal power
Heart – Love, compassion, forgiveness
Throat – Communication, truth, self-expression
Third Eye – Intuition, clarity, insight
Crown – Spiritual connection, higher self, unity
🌿 How Reiki Supports Chakra Healing
Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive form of energy healing that channels universal life force energy through the practitioner’s hands. During a session, Reiki naturally flows to the places in your body and energy field that need it most. Often, this means helping to unblock or balance the chakras.
You might come in feeling heavy, anxious, or even unsure why you feel "off," and leave with a sense of peace, clarity, or lightness. Reiki doesn't force or push; it listens to your body’s wisdom. It nurtures.
Each session is different, because you are different each day.
🌿 What Might Chakra Imbalance Feel Like?
Here’s how imbalances might show up, and how Reiki may help:
Root chakra imbalance:Â You may feel anxious, unsafe, or disconnected from your body. Reiki can help you feel grounded and held.
Heart chakra blockage:Â You might struggle with trust, grief, or self-love. Reiki brings warmth, compassion, and emotional release.
Throat chakra blockage:Â Difficulty speaking your truth or feeling unheard?
Reiki invites gentle energy to help you open up and express yourself.
Sometimes, clients cry during a session—not from sadness, but from release. The body remembers, and Reiki helps it let go.
🌿 Realignment Brings Renewal
When your chakras are balanced, it doesn’t mean life is perfect or pain-free. But it does mean you’re more in tune—with your needs, your boundaries, your joy. Reiki doesn’t fix us because we are never broken. It simply brings us back to ourselves.
Whether you receive Reiki from a practitioner or practice self-Reiki, tuning into your chakra system can deepen your awareness and connection to your own inner wisdom.
🌿 A Gentle Invitation
If you're curious about your own energy, I invite you to sit quietly, hand over your heart, and ask yourself:
Where am I holding tension?
Where am I ready to soften?
You don’t have to know the answers right away. Reiki meets you where you are—with kindness, with grace, and without judgment.
May your energy flow freely, and may your healing unfold gently, in its own perfect time.
🌿 If you feel called to explore this deeper, I’d be honored to support you.
Reach out to book a Reiki session or ask any questions—I'm here for you
With much love,
Tracy Townson
Certified Reiki Master
Practitioner and Teacher
Barrhaven, Ottawa, Ontario