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ANIMAL CHAKRA GUIDE

THE CHAKRAS EXPLAINED

Chakras are energy centers throughout the body that animals use to assimilate and
exchange life force energy, or ki in Japanese. The word chakra means “wheel” in Sanskrit,
and these spinning wheels of energy regulate the flow of ki throughout the body. They also
send and receive ki from other chakras, animals and people as well as the outside world.
Each chakra processes particular energies that have certain qualities and characteristics.

On a medium-sized dog, his chakras extend out about three to five inches in every
direction. Each chakra blends into the surrounding ones, and there aren’t hard and fast
separations between them.

Animals’ chakras are much more developed than ours because they rely on their ability to
exchange energy with the world for survival. They have to keep tabs on energetic patterns
and shifts, both inside and outside themselves. Animals who are preyed upon keep an eye
on surrounding energies for safety. Birds sense changes in energy so they know when to fly
south in the winter, deer tap into the earth’s electromagnetic field to remember where the
“good” berries are, and so on. We, on the other hand, can afford to disconnect from our
bodies and surroundings, and sometimes ignore imbalances or don’t even notice them.

ANIMALS’ “SPECIALTY” CHAKRAS

While both animals and humans have smaller chakras throughout our entire bodies, the
energy in our main chakras is especially concentrated and dense. Both species have an
eighth chakra, our aura, which is the electromagnetic field that surrounds our body and
contains elements of all the chakras.
Animals have an additional chakra that we don’t have, however, known as the Brachial
Chakra. The Brachial Chakra is located between the shoulder blades and focuses on the
human/animal bond and connection. The Brachial Chakra also directly links to the other
chakras and is a great place to begin a Reiki session on an animal.

Animals also have smaller chakras, known as Bud Chakras, on each foot as well as at the
opening of each ear, on their tail, and at the bridge of their nose. The Bud Chakras keep
animals connected and in tune with the Earth and the subtle vibrations around them.
When animals know about an impending hurricane or other natural disaster before the
people in that area, the animals are likely sensing the changes in the energy from
information they picked up in their Bud Chakras.

POSSIBLE IMBALANCES

In their optimal state, the chakras spin freely and circulate light energy throughout the
body as well as the outside world. Animals’ chakras can become blocked or closed for any
number of reasons, however – trauma, syncing up with their people’s energy, not having
their needs met, etc. Their chakras may be forced open or shut, be overactive and have too
much energy circulating in them, or be deficient in ki and not have enough energy.

When one chakra is out of balance, it affects their entire system, including all their other
chakras. The chakra system is essentially like a water hose. If there’s a kink anywhere in the
hose, it will act like a dam and the water won’t be able to get through. Reiki untangles any
energetic “kinks” so the life force energy can flow freely throughout the body.
When we balance an animal’s chakras, we also help harmonize and heal any nearby
organs. If we know an animal has a particular issue, like a thyroid condition for example,
we can focus on his throat chakra and know his thyroid will reap the benefits as well.

Working with these spinning vortices of energy can restore animals’ entire beings and
bring them back into balance. With chakras that are healthy and aligned, animals can
express themselves fully and live the lives they deserve – happy, fulfilled, and free.

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ROOT CHAKRA !
LOCATION: Where the tail meets the body !
MULADHARA! NEARBY AREAS: Hind legs, tail
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COLOR: Red !
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FOCUS: Feeling grounded, safe and secure, survival issues !

IMBALANCES: Sluggishness, hopelessness, constipation, lack

of trust, nervousness, extreme fear, aggression with other
dogs, restlessness, being overly watchful or vigilant, being
territorial about toys, food or space

POSSIBLE CAUSES: Abandonment, abuse, living in a shelter

or small area, having a docked tail, not having outside access,
not having enough food

ELEMENT: Earth

CRYSTALS: Ruby, red jasper, black tourmaline, hematite

WAYS TO BALANCE: Increase their time outside, take dogs

for walks on grass, dirt or sand, create space to run
 SACRAL CHAKRA LOCATION: Lower abdomen, between tail and middle of back
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NEARBY AREAS:!Bladder, reproductive organs, hips, spleen
SVADHISTHANA!
COLOR: Orange

FOCUS: Emotions and feelings, sexuality, procreation

IMBALANCES: Aloofness, low energy, weakness, lack of joy,

being overly attached or needy, separation anxiety,
incontinence, frantic behavior, hyperactivity

POSSIBLE CAUSES: Premature weaning, neutering or spaying,

losing a friend, their home or their offspring

ELEMENT: Water

CRYSTALS: Carnelian, citrine, tangerine quartz

WAYS TO BALANCE: Take near a body of water, give a bath

SOLAR PLEXUS LOCATION: Mid-spine, middle of the back

MANIPURA! NEARBY AREAS: Stomach, liver, pancreas, kidneys

COLOR: Yellow

FOCUS: Confidence, self-esteem, feeling in control and

empowered, playfulness, assertion in family or group

IMBALANCES: Being overly passive or timid, lack of interest

in food, insecurity, acting dejected or withdrawn, epilepsy,
skittishness, aggressiveness, acting intimidating, bossy or
pushy, having obsessions, digestive issues

POSSIBLE CAUSES: Too much training or control, loss of

sense of self from domestication, losing status in the group

ELEMENT: Fire

CRYSTALS: Amber, citrine, yellow calcite

WAYS TO BALANCE: Gently rub their belly, see a sun over

them, infusing every cell with radiant, yellow light energy
HEART CHAKRA
LOCATION: Center of chest
ANAHATA! NEARBY AREAS:!Heart, lungs, thymus gland

COLOR: Green or Pink

FOCUS: Love, compassion and relationships

IMBALANCES: Sadness, grief, jealousy, acting cold or aloof,

being overly possessive, nervousness, inability to bond, stress-
related asthma, anger, issues in the group hierarchy

POSSIBLE CAUSES: Loss, separation from family or offspring,

problems in the group (home/pack/herd/flock/colony/pride)

ELEMENT: Air

CRYSTALS: Jade, malachite, rose quartz, rhodochrosite

WAYS TO BALANCE: Share time with them, offer them love

THROAT CHAKRA
LOCATION: Throat center
VISHUDDHA! NEARBY AREAS:!Mouth, teeth, jaws, vocal chords, thyroid

COLOR: Light Blue or Turquoise

FOCUS: Communication, healthy expression of needs and self

IMBALANCES: Kennel cough, depression, lack of vocalization,

metabolism and thyroid issues, shyness, excessive barking,
meowing, noise, or chewing, destructive behavior, teething,
defiance, manipulation

POSSIBLE CAUSES: Getting in trouble for expressing oneself,

a too-tight collar

ELEMENT: Ethers (deep space)

CRYSTALS: Lapis lazuli, blue lace agate, turquoise, sodalite

WAYS TO BALANCE: Sing or hum nearby, sound healing, play

peaceful music, allow healthy expression and vocalization
THIRD EYE CHAKRA
LOCATION: Center of the forehead, slightly above the eyes
AJNA!
NEARBY AREAS: Eyes, ears, nose, pineal gland

COLOR: Indigo or Violet

FOCUS: Telepathic communication (how animals “talk”),

filtering stimuli from the senses, perception, concentration

IMBALANCES: Deafness, blindness, being easily confused,

inability to concentrate, overdependency, living in a fantasy
world, always wanting to play, eye, ear or nose issues, strong
reactions to events, noise and circumstances, balance issues

POSSIBLE CAUSES: Being overly controlled or isolated

CRYSTALS: Azurite, sapphire, amethyst

WAYS TO BALANCE: Meditate near or with them

CROWN CHAKRA
LOCATION: Top of head as well as a couple inches above
SAHASRARA!
NEARBY AREAS:!Brain, pituitary gland, central nervous
system

COLOR: Violet or White

FOCUS: Wisdom, understanding their place in the world

IMBALANCES: Hair, hearing or vision loss, acting withdrawn

or depressed, senility, not fitting in, panic attacks, pining,
separation anxiety, hyperactivity, worrying

POSSIBLE CAUSES: Picking up on humans’ stress, isolation

CRYSTALS: Amethyst, charoite, sugilite, selenite, moonstone

WAYS TO BALANCE: Offer an appropriate amount of mental

stimulation, give dogs a “job” so they know they are needed
BRACHIAL CHAKRA !
LOCATION: Between the shoulders, right below the neck
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NEARBY AREAS: Chest, neck, forearms

COLOR: Black

FOCUS: Animal/ human interaction and bonding, linking to

all other chakras, energizing the body with ki

IMBALANCES: Fear of people, not wanting to connect,

unresponsiveness to requests, running away, acting hostile or
aggressive if approached, inflamed skin, incessant biting

POSSIBLE CAUSES: Abuse or mistreatment

CRYSTALS: Black tourmaline, black obsidian, tiger’s eye,

Herkimer’s diamond

WAYS TO BALANCE: Show love, kindness and compassion

THE AURA!
LOCATION: Up to 3 ½ feet in every direction from the body.
The aura shrinks and expands throughout the day, based on
circumstances, events and the overall health of the chakra
system.

NEARBY AREAS: Affects the entire body

COLOR: White, which has all the color frequencies in it

CRYSTALS: Selenite, clear quartz, labradorite

FOCUS: As the electromagnetic field that surrounds the

body, the aura contains the qualities and elements of all the
chakras.

WAYS TO BALANCE: Techniques to balance and align all the

chakras as a whole, visualizing the chakras in perfect health,
sound healing, affirmations, crystals, putting Chokureis in
each chakra, infusing each chakra with Reiki

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WAYS TO BALANCE, HEAL AND ALIGN THE CHAKRAS

USE INTENTION
We know how important intention is our Reiki practice, so set the intention that the
animal’s chakras will be even and healthy by the end of the Reiki session. Then, (the
hardest part!) let go of the outcome as best you can that their chakras actually will balance
out.

VISUALIZE
See the animal’s chakra system as healthy, spinning vortices of energy, emanating and
radiating their corresponding colors in every direction.

WORK ON YOUR OWN CHAKRAS

Take care of your own chakras first. That way, the animal can automatically sync up with
your chakras and benefit from the high vibrations they emit.

SEND REIKI SYMBOLS

Place Power Symbols or any symbols that seem right in the chakra, even if it doesn’t make
logical sense. I’ve even used the Heart Healing Symbol at an animal’s Root Chakra before!
Two symbols that work well with animals are the Peace and Mental/Emotional Symbols.

EXERCISE WITH THEM

Movement is one of the best ways around to get ki circulating and flowing!
SEND OR USE COLOR
Infuse the colors of the chakras with Reiki, and then infuse each chakra with that color for
a double infusion of rainbow healing magic. As you send the color light energies, see them
dissolving any blockages or stuck, stagnant energy. Choose the animal’s bedding or collar
in a particular color.

SEND OR USE CRYSTALS

Place large crystals - too big for them to swallow - nearby during the session. Picture the
animal in a cave full of a certain crystal in your mind’s eye. Visualize a crystal in each
chakra, healing it from the inside out.

SAY AFFIRMATIONS
Since our Reiki practice is really about healing ourselves so others can benefit from simply
being in our presence, I usually say affirmations in the first person as I move through the
animal’s chakras.

AURA – I am one with All That Is.

CROWN – I am connected.
THIRD EYE - I am intuitive.
THROAT – I am truth.
HEART – I am love.
SOLAR PLEXUS – I am powerful.
SACRAL – I am creative.
ROOT – I am safe.
USE A PENDULUM
If you know how to use a pendulum, move it over one of the chakra charts and say, “This
chakra is balanced” over each chakra. Focus on bringing any unbalanced chakras back into
alignment, and check them again with the pendulum at the end. You can also swing a
pendulum in a clockwise circle over each chakra on the chart and visualize that chakra
syncing up with the pendulum. Even if you don’t work with pendulums, you can still
mentally say, “This chakra is balanced” over each chakra as you do your initial sweep of the
animal’s energy field at the beginning of the session, and listen for a Yes or No.

USE SOUND HEALING

Take a deep breath in. As you breathe out, either silently or aloud, say the seed syllable
associated with each chakra as you mentally move through them, starting with the Root:
“Lam, Vam, Ram, Yam, Ham, Ong, Aum, Ahhh…”

AURA - AHH
CROWN – AUM
THIRD EYE - ONG
THROAT - HAM
HEART – YAM
SOLAR PLEXUS – RAM
SACRAL – VAM
ROOT – LAM
CONNECT THE ROOT + CROWN
Either mentally or physically, put one hand on their root and the other on their crown. See
the energy flowing between your hands and all the chakras with ease.

ASK SPIRIT ANIMALS FOR HELP

Different cultures ask different animals to help heal each chakra. I use a system from my
Sound Healing teacher, Christo Pellani:

CROWN – Eagle
THIRD EYE - Buffalo
THROAT – Horse
HEART – None given (He uses the Earth energy to help heal the heart.)
SOLAR PLEXUS – Hummingbird
SACRAL – Coyote
ROOT – Bear

OFFER MASSAGE
Massage stimulates their circulation and the energetic flow between the chakras. Many
animals roll on the ground or rub themselves against other animals or people for this very
reason – to stimulate their chakras!
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Luckily, Reiki naturally heals the chakras, so just by virtue of sending an animal Reiki, you
also help to balance their chakras. So, if you plan to have an Animal Reiki practice, you can
also offer Chakra Balancing as an additional service!