Every woman’s journey through motherhood is unique. From pregnancy to birth and beyond, being a mum feels like a near-constant learning curve.

Self-care in motherhood is vital to overall health, and chakra balancing exercises for mums can be particularly helpful. Whether it’s crystal reiki healing for self-care or learning some tips for chakra alignment, holistic wellness can be the antidote to chaos and stress. Here are five chakra healing activities that can reclaim your inner harmony and help you find peace.

One of the most effective chakra balancing exercises for mums is to practice meditation and visualisation, even if it’s only for five minutes per day. Start by finding a quiet place to sit and close your eyes, preparing for chakra alignment. Take seven deep breaths, visualising each chakra when you take a breath in.

Feel the energy flow through as you start to recharge and relax. Use this time to visualise goals you might have or let go of stresses beyond your control. Notice the mind-body connection taking place while focusing on your energy centres. When you’re ready, open your eyes, return to the present, and relax into the chakra alignment that has taken place.

As mums, we often feel exhausted and defeated. When the to-do list is growing and the toddler throws yet another tantrum, ‘peaceful’ is certainly not how we’d describe the situation. During those moments of chaos and despair, consciously expressing gratitude can encourage positive energy flow and chakra alignment.

Start by acknowledging five things you’re grateful for. If you’re still not experiencing an improvement in your inner harmony, express another five. Doing this regularly encourages mind-body connection, positive energy flow, and chakra alignment.

The health benefits of yoga seem to be endless. While it certainly helps with body balance, muscle strength, and flexibility, each pose carefully encourages positive energy flow and chakra alignment for busy mums. Balance poses such as ‘mountain’ or ‘warrior’ are great for opening and aligning the root chakra while pelvic poses such as ‘bridge’ or ‘pigeon’ are great for the sacral chakra.

If you’re not able to get to a yoga class or only have 10 mins to spare (because #mumlife), there are hundreds of free tutorials online. When practicing yoga, do your best to find a space and time that’s quiet and free from distractions.

Adora Winquist, a leading expert in vibrational medicine, said that “our intention directs the flow of energy within our physical and nonphysical bodies, known as our energy field. This field of energy contains our chakras, also known as our energy centres.” Though the benefits of affirmations may appear subtle, each one combines to create something truly wonderful, like responding to a difficult situation in a healthier way.

Affirmations can be used in many different ways. Some mums like to say it to the mirror, while others repeat positive affirmations in their minds (particularly during moments of chaos). Giving yourself frequent affirmations helps you find inner peace, open the chakras for positive energy flow, and is a great chakra balancing tool.

While you may wish you could visit a crystal reiki healer every day, as a busy mum, that’s just not plausible. Thankfully, you can still utilise the power of crystals in your everyday life. Crystal healing is especially useful for busy mums because the effects can be profound without taking a lot of time and energy. Busy mums can harness the power of crystals in simple ways such as holding them during moments of meditation, carrying crystals around during the day (e.g. as jewellery), or including them in home décor.

When focussing on specific chakras that need alignment, carefully consider which crystals will help the most. The root chakra needs red and black, the sacral chakra needs orange, the solar plexus chakra needs yellow, the heart chakra needs green and pink, the throat chakra needs turquoise or light blue, the third eye chakra needs dark blue and purple, and the crown chakra needs white and violet.