How to Cleanse Your Chakras at Home

You spent half an hour meditating on your heart chakra, radiating love for the entire world and feeling like an enlightened Buddha… and then found yourself snapping at the cashier at the grocery store for scanning your yogurts too slowly. Apparently, your love chakra took an unexpected vacation.

Or here’s another familiar scene: you diligently worked on your throat chakra for an hour to express yourself with confidence, imagining yourself boldly speaking your truth… only to sit silently at the next team meeting while your boss took credit for your idea—again. Seems like your throat chakra went on strike at the worst possible time.

Sound familiar? Welcome to the club of “I meditate daily but my life still feels the same.” Membership is automatically issued after the third failed attempt at becoming a zen master.

Relax—your practice is fine. There’s just one important nuance that can turn chakra cleansing at home from a feel-good ritual into a real transformation tool. And no, it’s not a secret $100 mantra or a “Get Enlightened in a Weekend” course.

Why Your Chakras “Shine” but the Problems Stay

By now, you probably know all 7 chakras and their meanings:

Muladhara — safety and money (yet you still wake up in a cold sweat about your rent and count pennies like Scrooge McDuck)
Svadhisthana — creativity and pleasure (but your job feels like a grind and your hobbies remain on the “maybe one day” list)
Manipura — confidence (yet telling your pushy mother-in-law “no” still feels like a Mission Impossible sequel)
Anahata — love and relationships (your love life looks like the aftermath of a lost battle at Waterloo)
Vishuddha — self-expression (though you still post food pics instead of your thoughts because “what if no one gets it”)

You faithfully do your at-home chakra cleansing, feel all aligned and enlightened… and by Monday morning, want to hide under your blanket from the harsh world again.

So what’s the catch? The thing is, our energy centers function like personalized phone settings. Some people have apps installed by default and running 24/7, while others download them on demand and learn through life’s ups and downs.

The Human Design System, created by Canadian Robert Allan Krakower (aka Ra Uru Hu) in 1991 after a mystical experience on the island of Ibiza, combines ancient chakra wisdom with modern science. In eight days and nights, he received a transmission that synthesized the I Ching, Kabbalah, astrology, and the chakra system with quantum physics, astronomy, and genetics.

It shows that we actually have 9 energy centers, not 7, and each person has their own unique “operating system.” But we all meditate using the same instructions! It’s like trying to set up a brand-new iPhone with a Nokia 3310 user manual.

If you’re curious about how your energy centers work specifically, you can generate your chart for free here — you’ll just need your birth date, time, and location. Many are surprised by how precisely the descriptions reflect their actual life patterns. But even if you’re not ready to dive in deep, the basic chakra cleansing techniques below can still bring noticeable benefits.

How to Identify Which Chakras Are Actually “Acting Up”

Forget generic descriptions from the internet—let’s be honest:

Muladhara (Root Chakra) — Your “Panic Button”

If it’s out of balance: you count the money in your wallet three times (and sometimes a fourth, just to be sure), every unexpected expense—like a cup of coffee—triggers Titanic-level internal panic, and the words “let’s go away for the weekend” send you into spreadsheet mode with a three-year financial plan.

Svadhisthana (Sacral Chakra) — Your Inner “Want / Don’t Want”

If it’s glitching: you’re either living in the “I don’t care, you decide” mode (and truly can’t tell what you want—even in a restaurant, you go with “what do you recommend?”), or you can’t stop—scrolling social media till 3 a.m., shopping for things you don’t need, or stress-eating cakes like you’re prepping for a frosting apocalypse.

By the way, in Human Design, the Sacral Center can be defined (a constant energy engine) or open (it works in waves). That’s why some people are like Energizer bunnies, while others feel exhausted just thinking about work.

Manipura (Solar Plexus) — Your “Willpower Mode”

If it’s malfunctioning: you either agree to everything (“Sure, I’ll work this weekend… in fact, maybe I should just move into the office”), then end up hating yourself and everyone around you, or you turn into a household dictator, trying to run things with military-grade discipline.

Anahata (Heart Chakra) — Your “Emotional Center”

If it’s off: you either become a fortress (“People are selfish, no one can be trusted”) or a human sponge, soaking up everyone’s problems and losing yourself in the process.

Vishuddha (Throat Chakra) — Your “Voice”

If it’s broken: you constantly justify yourself (“I didn’t mean it like that,” “You misunderstood me,” “I’m actually a good person”), or your tongue glues itself to the roof of your mouth at the worst possible moment—like a secret agent at a Gestapo interrogation—even if the question is as harmless as choosing a pizza topping.

Pro tip: your problem chakras often “light up” through the people who annoy you. Can’t stand the chatty neighbor? Check your throat chakra. Irritated by your stingy coworker? Look at your root chakra. Emotional people drive you nuts? Your emotional center may be trying to tell you something.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Cleanse Your Chakras So Life Actually Changes

Step 1: Honest Inventory (No Self-Deception Allowed)

Don’t rush into lotus pose just yet. Start with a self-review:

In what situations do you act “not like yourself”?
What kinds of people throw you off balance?
After which conversations do you feel like taking a shower (energetically speaking)?
When do you feel out of place or like you’re not in your own skin?

Step 2: Targeted Work on Problem Areas

For an “anxious” Muladhara:

Visualize a deep red light at the base of your spine.
Mentally thank your fears: “Thank you for trying to keep me safe, but I’ve got this.”
Feel your connection to the Earth, as if you have roots.
Affirm: “I have everything I need to live.”

For a “numb” or “needy” Svadhisthana:

Visualize a warm orange light in your lower abdomen.
Remember what you REALLY loved doing as a child (not what was “correct” or praised).
Allow yourself to want what you want—without guilt.
Affirm: “I have the right to enjoy life.”

For a “broken” Manipura:

Focus on a bright yellow disk in the area of your stomach.
Recall a moment when you were fully yourself—and it felt amazing.
Feel your strength without needing to dominate anyone.
Say: “I have the right to be myself and protect my boundaries.”

For a “closed” or “overactive” Anahata:

Send green light to the center of your chest.
First, send love to yourself (it’s not selfish—it’s essential).
Then to your loved ones, then to the rest of the world.
Affirm: “I am worthy of love and capable of giving it wisely.”

For a “silent” or “chatty” Vishuddha:

Visualize a light blue glow in the throat area.
Ask yourself: “What would I say if I weren’t afraid of the consequences?”
Feel the freedom to express yourself without aggression.
Repeat: “My voice matters and deserves to be heard.”

Step 3: Reality Check

Don’t stay in “nirvana” after meditating. Throughout the day, observe how you react to your usual triggers. If your chatty neighbor starts rambling again and you don’t feel the urge to strangle her—congrats, something worked!

Top Mistakes That Kill the Whole Effect

Mistake #1: “Democratic Approach” to All Chakras

In Human Design, there’s a clear distinction between defined centers (your consistent “batteries”) and open ones (your “sensors” for reading the world). Each requires a very different approach.

Mistake #2: “One-Time Deep Clean”

Doing a chakra meditation once a month for two hours is like showering once a week—with extra soap and three shampoos. You get the picture. Fifteen minutes a day is far better than a spiritual marathon during the next lunar eclipse.

Mistake #3: “Perfectionism in Meditation”

Did your mind wander to work during practice? That’s normal! Gently bring your attention back. Beating yourself up for “doing it wrong” is like scolding a child for falling while learning to walk.

The One Secret That Flips Everything Upside Down

Now for the promised secret—something that can completely change how you approach your practice.

Not all your energy centers need “fixing.” Some of them are your natural superpowers. You don’t need to repair them—you just need to use them correctly!

The Human Design System merges ancient wisdom about chakras with modern discoveries. It reveals:

4 Energy Types:
- Generators (70%) – walking power plants whose energy flows toward what excites them
- Projectors (20%) – natural guides and advisors
- Manifestors (9%) – initiators who get things moving
- Reflectors (1%) – mirrors of society’s health and energy
9 energy centers instead of the usual 7 chakras
Your personal chart: showing which centers are defined (your stable resources) and which are open (your learning zones)

Here’s a practical example: your coworker Marina always has endless energy for any task—that’s because she has a defined Sacral Center, a built-in generator. She doesn’t need to “turn it on.” What matters is channeling that power into what truly matters.

And your friend Sergey? He’s often tired but deeply intuitive—he just gets people and always knows the right thing to say. He has an open Emotional Center. That’s not a flaw—it’s how he gathers wisdom from experience.

When you understand your personal energetic design:

You stop trying to “fix” what already works beautifully
You start using your natural strengths strategically
You understand your unique way of making good decisions

And the effectiveness of your chakra work multiplies.

Real-Life Story (No Sugarcoating)

For three years, Elena meditated every morning on all her chakras. She focused especially hard on her Sacral Chakra—she’d read online that it was “blocked,” since she constantly felt drained.

After discovering her Human Design, she uncovered a surprising truth: her Sacral Center is open—designed to work in waves, not nonstop. And that’s completely normal! Through this center, she learns what’s truly worth her energy—and what’s just a waste of time.

When Elena understood her type (a Projector with Emotional Authority), she completely changed her approach. She stopped pushing herself and started focusing on clearing centers that had actually been clogged by outside influences.

The result? Within a month, she left her “do-it-all” position and found a role as an expert consultant—something that matched her natural energy blueprint perfectly.

Your Action Plan

Two paths lie ahead:

Path #1 (Basic):

Follow the techniques from this article. They work and will bring results—but the effects may be inconsistent: sometimes powerful, sometimes fleeting.

Path #2 (Advanced):

Learn your personal Human Design. It’s free, takes just a couple of minutes, and reveals:

Your energy type (Generator, Projector, Manifestor, or Reflector)
Your chart of defined and open centers
Your personal Authority for decision-making
Why some people energize you while others drain you

With this knowledge, chakra work at home shifts from guesswork to science.

Ready to take the advanced path?

generate your chart for free here

P.S. You wouldn’t buy a size S shirt if you wear an L—so why use one-size-fits-all energy techniques when you could be using something designed just for you?

A full decoding of your chart in pdf format is available here.