(Even if you don’t do yoga… yet)
Think your body and mind are separate? Think again. Your body is basically a high-tech energy machine—and your mind, emotions, and even little daily habits affect how it runs. In fact, many people turn to Functional Medicine Los Angeles to understand how lifestyle, nutrition, and energy balance all work together for long-term wellness.
The Bhagavad Gita—yes, that ancient guidebook—reminds us that balance comes from awareness and action. Combine that with chakras (energy centers) and crystals, and suddenly you’ve got a toolkit for feeling good—inside and out. Many clinics in functional medicine Los Angeles integrate these holistic approaches to enhance overall well-being.Here’s a fun, simple way to see it:
- Root Chakra – Feeling Grounded 🌳
Where: Base of your spine
Crystal: Red Jasper or Smoky Quartz
What’s happening: When your root chakra is happy, you feel stable, safe, and “I got this” confident.
Try this: Stand tall like a mountain. Plant your feet. Hold a red crystal. Imagine your worries melting into the floor. (Bonus: Even a few deep breaths help.)
- Sacral Chakra – Creativity & Flow 🎨
Where: Lower belly
Crystal: Carnelian or Moonstone
What’s happening: This is your “go with the flow” energy. If it’s blocked, life can feel stiff or stuck.
Try this: Move your hips side to side, dance like nobody’s watching, or just swirl a crystal in your hand. Let your body lead.
- Solar Plexus – Inner Power 🔥
Where: Upper belly
Crystal: Citrine or Tiger’s Eye
What’s happening: Confidence lives here. When it’s balanced, you take action without overthinking.
Try this: Stand strong, hands on your belly, take a big breath. Hold your crystal and repeat: “I’ve got this.” (Little boost, huge energy shift.)
- Heart Chakra – Love & Kindness 💚
Where: Center of your chest
Crystal: Rose Quartz or Green Aventurine
What’s happening: Open heart = more compassion, less stress, and better connections with others.
Try this: Hug yourself. Hold a rose quartz over your heart. Imagine sending kindness outwards—even to that annoying coworker.
- Throat Chakra – Speak Your Truth 🗣
Where: Throat
Crystal: Blue Lace Agate or Lapis Lazuli
What’s happening: Feeling stuck? This chakra helps you say what you mean and mean what you say.
Try this: Hum, sing, or just whisper your intentions. Hold your crystal. Your voice matters—even if it’s only to you.
- Third Eye – Intuition & Insight 👁
Where: Between your eyebrows
Crystal: Amethyst or Sodalite
What’s happening: This is your “gut instinct” zone. When open, decisions feel easier.
Try this: Close your eyes. Take a few breaths. Imagine a light between your eyebrows. Hold a crystal and ask yourself: “What feels right?”
- Crown – Connection & Clarity ✨
Where: Top of your head
Crystal: Clear Quartz or Selenite
What’s happening: Your connection to the bigger picture—purpose, peace, inspiration.
Try this: Lie down, relax, let your mind float. Place your crystal on your head or nearby. Feel the calm and clarity sink in.
You don’t have to do yoga 24/7, chant in Sanskrit, or sit in lotus pose for hours.
- Move like you want.
- Breathe when you remember.
- Hold a crystal if it feels right.
Your body and mind will notice—and slowly, effortlessly, you’ll start feeling more aligned, energized, and balanced.
Even the Bhagavad Gita says: balance comes from awareness, small actions, and a little patience. Small, consistent energy practices like this also complement functional nutrition, helping support digestion, energy levels, and overall vitality.✨ Try it, notice, repeat. That’s the real secret.