Why the Chakras?
The chakra system offers more than spiritual insight – it gives us a map of our development. Each chakra corresponds to a particular stage of childhood, holding the emotional themes and beliefs that were formed during that time. By exploring the chakras, we begin to understand how our body has stored past experiences and how those experiences influence our present life.
This framework helps us:
- Make sense of deeply rooted beliefs about love, safety, trust, worth, and connection
- Recognize how these beliefs shape our reactions, relationships, and choices
- Listen to the body’s messages and reconnect with long-silenced needs and truths
- Begin the process of rewriting our inner narrative – and healing from within
The Chakra System as a Window Into the Inner Child
1. Root Chakra (Red)
Where you feel it: Base of the spine
When it develops: In the womb to 6 months
What it represents: Trust, safety, stability, grounding
What you experience if it is out of balance: We may feel anxious, unsafe, disconnected, or overly reliant on external stability. We may carry fears of abandonment, financial insecurity, or survival stress.
Inner child connection: Did I feel safe in the world? Was I welcomed? Were my needs consistently met?
2. Sacral Chakra (Orange)
Where you feel it: Lower abdomen
When it develops: 6 months to 2 years
What it represents: Pleasure, play, creativity, emotional expression
What you experience if it is out of balance: Emotional suppression, co-dependency, creative blocks, or intimacy challenges can arise.
Inner child connection: Was I allowed to explore and express joy? Were my emotions embraced or dismissed?
3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Yellow)
Where you feel it: Upper abdomen
When it develops: 18 months to 3.5 years
What it represents: Self-worth, willpower, autonomy
What you experience if it is out of balance: We may struggle with self-esteem, people-pleasing, control issues, or a sense of powerlessness.
Inner child connection: Was I supported in asserting myself? Was I shamed for making mistakes?
4. Heart Chakra (Green)
Where you feel it: Center of the chest
When it develops: 3.5 to 7 years
What it represents: Love, connection, empathy, belonging
What you experience if it is out of balance: We may feel unworthy of love, emotionally disconnected, or overly self-sacrificing.
Inner child connection: Was I loved for who I was? Was affection shown openly? Did I feel like I belonged?
5. Throat Chakra (Blue)
Where you feel it: Throat
When it develops: 7 to 11 years
What it represents: Communication, truth, self-expression
What you experience if it is out of balance: We may fear speaking up, feel misunderstood, or carry guilt and shame around our voice.
Inner child connection: Was I heard? Could I speak freely without fear of judgment or punishment?
6. Third Eye Chakra (Indigo)
Where you feel it: Between the eyebrows
When it develops: Teenage years
What it represents: Intuition, insight, self-awareness
What you experience if it is out of balance: Difficulty trusting oneself, overthinking, confusion, or disconnection from inner guidance may appear.
Inner child connection: Was I encouraged to reflect, trust my instincts, and explore my inner world?
7. Crown Chakra (Violet)
Where you feel it: Top of the head
When it develops: Throughout life
What it represents: Spirituality, purpose, connection to something greater
What you experience if it is out of balance: We may feel lost, numb, disconnected from meaning, or unsure of our place in the world.
Inner child connection: Was I taught that life had meaning? Was I allowed to dream, imagine, or feel a sense of wonder?
A Body-Based Path to Healing
Healing the inner child is not just about talking through memories – it’s about listening to the body, which stores every experience, emotion, and unmet need. The chakras help us tune into the body’s wisdom and follow its signals toward healing.
Through a combination of guided meditation, therapeutic exercises, breathwork, and group connection, our retreat creates a safe space for you to:
- Reconnect with your inner child
- Understand your emotional patterns
- Attend to the needs that have long gone unmet
- Begin to rewrite your beliefs, stories, and behaviors from a place of compassion and truth
Join Us: Heal the Inner Child Retreat
Step into a weekend of deep inner work, loving guidance, and transformative healing. Rediscover and nurture the child within who longs for the support, love, and safety you might not have received — but so deeply deserve.
Let this be your first step to freedom, clarity, and connection.
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