There are 7 notes in music, 7 major planets in astrology, 7 colours of the rainbow, 7 traditional vowels (alpha to omega), 7 metals of the alchemical process (base lead to pure gold) and 7 crystal systems - hexagonal, rhombohedral, triclinic, monoclinic, orthorhombic, tetragonal and cubic.  Chakra kits can heal, balance and energise this much neglected portion of out make-up. The human body has 7 major energy centres, or chakras. Chakra is the Sanskrit word for wheel or disc, indicating both the shape and dynamic nature of these subtle vortexes. The Chakras both facilitate and represent a process of sevenfold self-transformation. For centuries this knowledge was restricted to mystery religions and the confines of temple walls. Because it is now relatively commonplace, we should not disregard its great significance.

Each chakra resonates with a particular frequency of vibration and are an integral part of any understanding of vibrational medicine. Chakras are balanced by inviting them back to their natural frequency. The physical body is a machine made of different but integral parts that are expertly designed to be self-correcting. The idea is to maintain balance and free-flow of energy, as exemplified in advanced martial arts and hatha yoga. The chakras are an energetic gateway, allowing for the ebb and flow of prana, chi or ki, the energy necessary for the person to operate within this bodily machine. They function like valves, regulating the flow of energy through our energy system. The functioning of the chakras reflects decisions and actions we make and vice-versa. We experience the world around us through these perceptual filters. The worldview of one whose energy is primarily focused on the base chakra, will be vastly different from a person whose energy has risen to the crown chakra.

Find a quiet place where you are unlikely to be disturbed for at least 10 minutes, turn off your phone. Lay on your back and breathe deeply and slowly as this relaxes the body and slows all physiological functions. If the sound of running water, certain music or other practices relaxes you, include that technique at this point. Imagine a healing white light entering the body on the in-breath and all stresses and negative energies leaving the body on the out-breath. This is not just imagination, energy follows thought. This prepares your body to receive maximum benefit from the energy of the stones.

Place each stone on its respective chakra. Both the location of the chakra and correct colour are shown on the above chart. You may want to imagine the chakras as glowing sphere of the appropriate colour. As a prelude to meditation or spiritual practice do this upwards, from 1 to 7. For general health or to "set you up" for the day, do the exercise downwards from 7 to 1. This stage is an extra and not essential if you would prefer to just relax or even snooze. The colour and energy of the stone will naturally resonate with each chakra, restoring structure, harmony and balance to your entire system.

Chakra keywords to understand the influence and energy of the chakras
 

7th: Subtle element: Intelligence. God consciousness, spiritual intelligence.   6th: Subtle element: Mind. Seeing, inner vision, intuition, comprehension.   5th: Element: Ether. Communication, expression, higher will.   4th: Element: Air. Love, surrender, balance, acceptance, devotion.   3rd: Element: Fire. Will, personal power, perseverance, emotions.   2nd: Element: Water. Physical vitality, sex desire, earthly emotions.   1st: Element: Earth. Physical body, survival, past impressions.

Another additional amplification technique is to place a hand (or hands) over each stone for a few minutes each. Visualise energy in the same colour as the stone, passing through the stone and entering into the chakra until you can clearly visualise that chakra as a large, glowing sphere of the appropriate colour. Alternatively, use inward pointing quartz crystals, 3 around each stone. If you have many quartz points they can be placed around all the chakra stones, if not, one at a time, preferably in conjunction with one of the above visualisations.

Concentrate on the chakra closest to the area in which you have a physical problem. Similarly, concentrate on the chakra that governs qualities you may want to develop - see the keywords below. Have a clear intention of your desired result. Remember to briefly cleanse all your crystals in cold running water after a few sessions. Leaving on the earth in sunlight will also help to keep their energies strong and pure.