7-Day Chakra Journey

Seven days, seven themes. Each day you look at the theme of one chakra and listen for 10 to 20 minutes to the solfeggio tone matched to it. It starts at the root and ends at the crown.

You can think of the chakras as a map: an old language that links themes such as trust, pleasure, will, love, expression, intuition and unity to particular regions of the body. The journey lets you give each of these themes a day in turn.

The 7-day programme

• Day 1, Root (396 Hz): Trust and the feeling of standing on solid ground.
• Day 2, Sacral (417 Hz): Emotions, creativity and change.
• Day 3, Solar Plexus (528 Hz): Will and self-confidence.
• Day 4, Heart (639 Hz): Love, relationships and forgiveness.
• Day 5, Throat (741 Hz): Expressing yourself and speaking what is true.
• Day 6, Third Eye (852 Hz): Intuition and insight.
• Day 7, Crown (963 Hz): Unity and integration.

Where does the idea of chakras come from?

Chakras are described in Indian yoga and tantra texts, and their number varies from text to text. The seven-fold system known today rests largely on the Ṣaṭ-cakra-nirūpaṇa, written in the sixteenth century, and it reached the West in 1919 through Arthur Avalon's translation, "The Serpent Power".

Matching chakras to particular frequencies is not found in the classical texts. It is an interpretation that appeared in the late twentieth century. On this journey we use that pairing as a framework. Chakras are not anatomical organs, and nothing here is being measured or treated.

What can you expect?

A week of regular listening and reflection. Pausing for a few minutes at the same time each day is, for most people, the most valuable part. Asking yourself a question about the day's theme and writing a few lines can deepen the experience.

How to do it

1. Start the journey. The first day opens with the Root chakra.
2. Listen to the day's tone for 10 to 20 minutes. Sit or lie down.
3. As you listen, keep the day's theme in mind: where in my life do I feel trust today, and where is it missing?
4. Read the yolveayna.com article suggested for that day.
5. Next day, continue with the next chakra. If you skip a day, pick up where you left off.

Things to keep in mind

The days don't have to be consecutive, but keeping the order, from root to crown, is recommended.

Don't try to work the theme out in your head. Notice where you feel it in your body.

Frequently asked questions

If I miss a day, do I start over?

No. You continue from the day you left off; your progress is saved on this device.

Do I have to believe in chakras?

No. You can also use them as a framework for thinking through seven themes in turn.

Can I do two chakras in one day?

You can, but there's no benefit in rushing. Spending a day with one theme leaves more behind.

Note: The practices here are for rest and for coming back to yourself. They are not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have a health condition or take medication, follow what your doctor tells you. If you feel unwell during a practice, stop.