I Spent 7 Months Opening My Chakras – You Won’t Believe What Happened

At the beginning of my spiritual journey, I first encountered the concept of the chakra system and started exploring it. My initial understanding was fairly simple: there are 7 main chakras, each associated with a specific colour and a unique function—like the root chakra being linked to grounding and the solar plexus to willpower. However, as my journey deepened and I followed my calling to become an energy healer, I realised that the chakras are far more complex than I originally thought. I learned that there are not just 7, but a vast, interconnected network of hundreds of minor chakras that serve as channels for life-force energy to flow into the body. I also discovered the deities associated with the chakras (and the symbolism behind their forms), the balance of masculine and feminine energy within them, and much more.

In this post, I want to share the insights I gained during a 7-month journey in which I activated and opened my chakra system using ancient yogic practices. This process, which involved focusing on one chakra each month, led to numerous profound experiences and revelations. It was a deep process of self-discovery, helping me understand the qualities of each chakra and how they influence different aspects of my life and personality. It wasn’t an easy or straightforward path, it actually included some of the most intense transformative experiences of my life, from ego dissolution and Kundalini symptoms to moments of deep emotional release (like screaming in my car). Although it was a challenging journey, it was immensely rewarding, and I have emerged as a completely transformed person. This profound change has inspired me to share this experience and the insights I've gained with you. In this post, I will discuss everything I went through, the lessons I learned, and the insights I gained along the way. Please note, this information is based on my personal experiences and may not be readily available in other online sources. 

Introduction

My journey towards chakra activation began long before I started this process. My interest was sparked when I read Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahamsa Yogananda, where he describes Kriya yoga as the fastest path to spiritual ascension. This inspired me to start practicing kundalini yoga, which seemed the closest modern practice to his original teachings. I began with short, 10-minute YouTube videos that I could easily fit into my mornings before work, and this actually marked the initial formation of my morning routine. I loved how these brief yogic activations, centred around the breath, left me feeling energised and clear-headed throughout my whole day following the practice. I also became fascinated by how different techniques could either energise or calm me, which changed my perception of yoga. I had always thought it was just stretching, but this experience led me to explore a deeper, more regular yoga practice. If you’re curious about how yoga can contribute not only to wellbeing but also to spiritual ascension, I highly recommend reading my blog post titled ‘Yoga’s True Purpose: The Energetic Science No One Talks About’, where we explore this topic in more detail.

This initial spark ignited my desire to understand how these simple practices work on a deeper, physical, and energetic level. This curiosity led me to study ancient Indian texts written in Sanskrit by yogis filled with profound wisdom, which had since been translated into English. Through these studies, I gained much more insight into the chakras than I had previously known, especially through the symbolism in the classic chakra drawings—the colours, the number of lotus petals, the associated deities, and even the sounds that can be chanted as mantras. I also learned that some of the qualities traditionally linked to each chakra are described very differently in the ancient texts. For instance, the sacral chakra is often associated with passion, sensuality, and creativity today, but I discovered that it is also linked to pride, greed, and shame.

After uncovering these deeper insights, I felt intuitively guided to embark on a course for chakra activation, a process that was traditionally done in an ashram under the guidance of a guru in ancient India. Initially, I was hesitant to commit to such a long course, but once I started, I knew there was no turning back until I had completed it. The entire course spans 7 months of chakra purification practices, with one month dedicated to each chakra, followed by a month of practices to bring cohesion across all the chakras. This is then followed by at least 20 weeks of further work to awaken kundalini. So far, I’ve completed the 7 months of chakra purification, but I plan to continue the course gradually to deepen my understanding and further expand my energetic field. Throughout the course, I also incorporated crystals associated with each chakra to support the activation process. If you're interested in learning how to work with crystals, I recommend checking out my blog post titled 'The Hidden Science of Crystals: How To Use Them For Ego Dissolution And Awakening' for more insights.

Third Eye Awakening: From Daydreaming to Deep Presence

Although I expected the course to begin with the root chakra and move upward through the spine to the crown, it actually started with the third eye chakra (Ajna), as this is the centre of focus and cultivating focus would support the practices in the coming months. The third eye chakra is widely associated with intuition, inner wisdom, and perception beyond the physical senses, all qualities I believed I excelled in, which led me to think my third eye chakra was already strong. During the first week or so, I didn’t notice much change in my perception, as I already had an established meditation practice. However, as the month progressed, I began to notice subtle shifts, underscoring the importance of consistency in a practice over time, rather than expecting immediate results from a single attempt. As the practice deepened, I also felt a distinct vibrating, tingling sensation around my third eye area—something new to me despite having tried occasional third eye activations in the past with little result. 

One of the most profound realisations was how often I zoned out from my life, like I was in a daydream, lacking presence. I had always known I was a daydreamer, but I hadn't realised this was linked to a third eye imbalance. As I continued with the practices, I found myself more focused throughout the day and better able to stay attentive, even during tedious tasks or meetings. I also noticed shifts in my perception, enabling me to view myself and external situations with a newfound clarity. This included recognising how much I had been trying to fit into environments where I didn’t truly belong, how unfulfilling these social settings were for me, and how many of my daily interactions felt meaningless. These experiences confirmed that the chakra activation exercises were working, and for me, a balanced third eye is more about being present and clear in the moment, rather than being lost in higher consciousness.

Root Chakra Activation: Confronting Fear and Rebuilding Stability

Next month was the root chakra (Mooladhara), associated with stability, security, grounding, survival instincts, and our connection to the physical world, providing a foundation for safety, trust, and a strong sense of self. During this month, my sense of presence deepened even further. However, I was still in the process of grounding and integrating the new perspectives I had gained during the third eye-focused month. This was a challenging experience, especially toward the end of the month when a series of events triggered deep-seated wounds within my psyche. These triggers exposed my insecurities, both within myself and in my relationships, leading to a significant ego death. I believe the activation of my root chakra brought these situations to the surface, forcing me to confront and heal them in order to restore balance. Ultimately, this gave me the opportunity to face my fears and break free from the patterns that had been limiting my ability to experience greater joy.

Sacral Chakra Awakening: Shedding Inauthenticity and Embracing Vulnerability

The following month, I began the practices for opening my sacral chakra (Svadhisthana), associated with emotions, creativity, sensuality, pleasure, relationships, and the flow of life force energy, influencing our ability to connect authentically, express desires, and experience joy. Throughout this process, I became increasingly aware of how inauthentic I had been in many areas of my life. Much of the personality I had expressed over the years wasn’t truly me, but was an exaggerated version of myself, shaped by a deep fear of rejection. In trying to protect myself, I had unknowingly built a barrier that prevented authentic connections.

I realised I had been afraid to show my vulnerability and insecurities to the world, so I developed a strong external front—an emotional shield to hide what I perceived as weaknesses. However, this shield not only concealed my true self but also kept others at a distance, blocking genuine connection. Beneath it all, I felt deep shame about who I really was, which led me to present a version of myself that seemed ‘perfect’ or ‘cool’ to others. But at its core, this was all rooted in fear.

Earlier, I mentioned that the sacral chakra is actually associated with pride, greed, and shame—well, this month, all of those emotions surfaced intensely. These realisations forced me to confront uncomfortable truths, breaking down yet another layer of my ego. At one point, I felt completely lost, like I had stripped away the inauthentic parts of myself but had no idea what was left or how to fill that space. It was a disorienting void. Thankfully, over time, I regained my footing and found clarity. Looking back, I’m deeply grateful for this experience, as it illuminated the very areas where I had been blocking my own joy.

Solar Plexus Activation: Reclaiming Power and Releasing Grief

Next up was the solar plexus chakra (Manipura), linked to personal power, confidence, willpower, self-discipline, and inner strength, shaping our sense of identity and ability to take action toward our goals. This month was a turning point where I reclaimed my power from situations that I had realised in previous months were misaligned with my authenticity and highest good. However, this was also when grief set in. I knew I deserved better, and while I felt determined to move forward, I also had to process the deep pain I had long suppressed. I was mourning the loss of the beliefs that had shielded me from facing this pain, and now, I had no choice but to accept it. Toward the end of the month, while driving, I felt a powerful energy stirring within me. Allowing my body to express freely, I suddenly burst into uncontrollable scream-crying, as if something ancient and deeply buried was being released. It was raw, overwhelming, and cathartic, one of the most profound emotional releases I had ever experienced.

Emotionally, this month felt less like the fire element traditionally associated with the solar plexus and more like water. I didn’t feel anger, but instead, a profound sadness. I now believe that this suppressed sadness had been dampening my inner fire, and opening this chakra allowed it to finally surface and be released, allowing my fire to burn more strongly.

Heart Chakra Activation: Breaking Down the Walls Around Love

The following month I began opening the heart chakra (Anahata), the centre of love, compassion, connection, and emotional healing, influencing our ability to give and receive love, form deep relationships, and experience inner harmony. For a long time, I had been aware of the metaphorical wall I had built around my heart, formed out of fear which protected me from both giving and receiving love fully.

At the start of this month, more intense emotions surfaced, but this time it was anger and rage. My heart was angry because it hadn’t felt loved enough, and this anger had become a defence mechanism to shield it from pain. I noticed my inner dialogue shifting, becoming more frustrated and judgmental toward others, as if putting people down would somehow make me feel more secure. But hearing these thoughts made me feel ashamed, reinforcing the programmed belief that I was a bad person. Beneath the anger, I discovered a profound vulnerability—an inner child who felt unsafe and disconnected, using fierceness as a shield to protect her fragility. I also started to notice the many ways I had unknowingly shut myself off from those who truly wanted to offer me love and affection. I became more aware of my deep lack of self-love, which led me to believe I wasn’t worthy of receiving love and made me fear giving it, anticipating rejection in return. While these realisations were initially painful, I was grateful for the opportunity to work through them and to begin healing my fragile heart.

Toward the end of the month, another intense emotional release occurred in my car, but unlike the grief I experienced the previous month, this time it was pure rage. I allowed myself to express it fully, screaming in a way that felt both primal and necessary. I pulled over and let the process unfold—rage gave way to dry, infant-like cries, and finally, to unexpected laughter. It felt as though massive energetic blockages, ones that had long obstructed the flow between my sacral, solar plexus, and heart chakras, had finally cleared through this process. For the first time, I could feel these three centres reconnecting, allowing energy to move more freely through me.

Finding My Voice: The Subtle Power of Throat Chakra Activation

The penultimate month was spent opening the throat chakra (Vishuddha), the centre of communication, self-expression, and truth, governing our ability to speak authentically, express our inner voice, and align our words with our true self. My fear of expressing myself has been running deep my whole life, being the quietest person in the room and only expressing a small fraction of my actual personality to most of the world from a fear of rejection and judgement. Because of how blocked it was, I thought this month was going to be something big. 

Throughout the month, I diligently practiced the throat chakra exercises every day. Unlike previous months, the first few weeks didn’t bring intense emotional releases or major personal breakthroughs. However, as the month progressed, I attended a residential training course for my diploma in regression therapy, where everything shifted. During my own regressions into past lives, spontaneous sound frequencies, known as light language, began to flow through me. These vocal expressions weren’t just sounds; they were actively adjusting and realigning my energetic field as they emerged. This was a completely new experience for me.

Shortly after this month, I found myself sharing aspects of my life that I had previously kept hidden, showing less shame, greater confidence, and a newfound sense of freedom in my self-expression. I also feel that the heart chakra opening played a significant role in this, as I was still integrating the shifts from the previous month and feeling more open in my connections with others. Since then, light language has continued to surface, both during hypnotic regression states and emotional releases, helping my body release blocked energy and restore balance.

Crown Chakra Activation: Embracing Spiritual Connection and Clarity

The final month of this part of the course focused on the crown chakra, the centre of spiritual connection, enlightenment, and higher consciousness, governing our ability to experience unity, divine wisdom, and oneness with the universe. These qualities have always felt natural to me, especially since my crown chakra was activated during my spiritual awakening. At times, I even feel it’s overactive, potentially causing imbalances in the rest of my chakra system.

This month, many profound realisations occurred. It felt as though opening the crown chakra was the missing piece, enabling more life-force energy to flow throughout my entire system now that the rest had been activated. Despite not feeling stressed or emotional day-to-day, my body often felt tired and tense, but my morning yoga practice helped dislodge this built-up energy, releasing it with each exhale. I also experienced several more energetic releases in my car, particularly after my morning yoga sessions, feeling like a pressure valve being released as trapped energy was being released from my system. These releases were different this time, not emotional, but more like deep sighs which signalled that my nervous system was letting go of stagnant energy.

Some of the crown chakra activations involved tuning into internal sounds. Initially, I heard nothing, but as the month went on, a distinct tone began to emerge during my meditations, resembling the resonance of a singing bowl being played. Over time, this subtle sound extended beyond my practice, becoming a gentle presence in the background of my daily life. Unlike the occasional ringing in my ears I've experienced before, this tone felt softer and more harmonious. I believe it was a sign of my deepening connection to universal energy.

Though I became slightly ungrounded and found it harder to meditate or stay present in my life, I felt an undeniable connection to my higher self, spiritual guides, and source consciousness. This newfound clarity also inspired me to take more decisive actions toward my goals, without being held back by fears of judgment. I began working on my business more actively, creating an Instagram page, updating my website, and reigniting this blog. I also felt drawn to listening to very spiritual music, songs which had been a cornerstone of my deep awakening period, further grounding me in this new phase of spiritual connection.

Conclusion: A Transformational Journey Through the Chakras

Reflecting on my journey of activating and balancing each of the chakras, I’m in awe of how deeply this process has transformed my mind, body, and spirit. What began as a series of focused practices and intentions to open and heal each energy centre evolved into a profound, life-changing experience. Each chakra revealed parts of myself that I had long neglected, hidden, or misunderstood. Through the highs and lows of this process, from moments of intense emotional release to the subtle shifts in perception and self-expression, I gained a deeper understanding of who I truly am, what holds me back, and what brings me joy.

I’ve learned that chakra activation isn’t a one-time fix, but rather a continuous journey of self-awareness, growth, and integration. With each chakra I activated, I found new layers of healing, and the more I worked with these energies, the more aligned I felt with my authentic self. I now experience a deeper sense of presence, connection, and empowerment in my life, and my energy feels more balanced and flowing than ever before. This journey has not only helped me heal old wounds but has opened me up to new possibilities, allowing me to step into my true potential. I feel more aligned with my higher self and the divine wisdom that flows through me, and I’m excited to continue working with these energies as I deepen my practice and share this knowledge with others.

Ultimately, this experience has reminded me that the path to spiritual growth is not always linear or easy, but the rewards are immeasurable. I’m grateful for every step of this journey, and I look forward to the continued unfolding of my spiritual path.