According to Terrones, experiencing too much stress — physically or mentally — may cause one or more chakras to be out of balance. “Personal habits such as poor physical alignment or posture, eating unhealthy food, or self-destructive behavior may cause a chakra to be imbalanced,” she said.

How do you know if your chakras are blocked?

A blocked root chakra can manifest as physical issues like arthritis, constipation, and bladder or colon problems, or emotionally through feeling insecure about finances or our basic needs and well-being. When it's in alignment and open, we will feel grounded and secure, both physically and emotionally.

How do you unblock your chakras?