When we explore the crown chakra with children, we are exploring their sense of identity; their sense of being and belonging in the world. Children have an innate wisdom that we nurture, whilst encouraging thoughtfulness, awareness and a questioning, analytical mind. 

A balanced third-eye chakra provides children the ability to trust in their own authentic powers of intuition and imagination.

Characteristics include creative imagination, remembering dreams, good long and short-term memory and the ability to visualize what they want to be when grown up.

One of the most important roles of the throat chakra is the act of listening. When a child’s throat chakra is balanced, they are able listen to the outer world with their physical ears, as well as listen to their internal world with the deep inner listening inherent in this chakra. Children begin to hear the truth of their own inner story and authenticity.

When a child has a balanced heart chakra they are able to love and have acceptance of themselves and others with compassion and empathy. They are inclusive of others, generous, kind and sharing.

Children who have a balanced heart chakra are able to hear, see and speak from the heart.

With inner strength, children are more likely to find and follow their true purpose and direction in life, and have the courage to pursue their journey. 

On a physical level, the solar plexus chakra fuels the metabolism and assists with the balance and health of the digestive system through production of insulin. It supports equilibrium in the muscular and nervous systems. As the solar energy is stimulated, characteristics such as inner confidence and determination emerge which enable children to discover and embrace their individuality.

When the energy of the sacral chakra is in balance, characteristics that may be displayed include inner calm and happiness, and an ability to ‘go with the flow.’ Children are able to express themselves by having fun and playing, whilst thinking creatively.

When in balance, children are able to express their emotions in a healthy way. Their bodies tend to move fluidly and effortlessly, with very little restriction and ‘with-held’ emotions. By immersing into play and activities that bring joy and fun, children are become more sensitive to the feelings and emotions of those around them.

When the base chakra is in balance children appear ‘grounded’ and present. They are generally physically and emotionally healthy and have good relationships, trust themselves and the world around them. They also have a good connection with their instincts , innate connections with strong bonds with at least one person they identify with as family. A strong and balanced base chakra, provides the foundations and grounding to support children through their development and experiences on earth.