It can be helpful to think of balancing and aligning the chakras as opposed to opening them. Balancing, blessing and aligning your chakras is a safe and powerful way to awaken these essential energy centers in the body. Gurus warn that when dabbling with opening the chakras, the energies arising within the body—if released before the body, heart and mind are fully prepared by proper training—can wreak havoc on the internal organs and in the mind. Opening your chakras not only allows powerful energies to flow more freely through your body, but also make you more receptive to the energies around and outside of you. If you’ve worked with these energy centers slowly through crystal works, sound therapies, meditation—and are actively developing your self-awareness—you’re more likely to navigate this influx of external information and stimulation with greater ease. Also, deep healing chakra work has a tendency to dredge up past emotions, releasing them into the system for elimination. This can be challenging for some, if unprepared. Essentially, it is best to find and work with your chakra jewelries before attempting to open your chakras.