Deep, healing chakra work is not for the fair-weather dabbler. For most, this work takes time and repeated practice. People undertake years of dedicated meditation, self-awareness practices and crystal work before coming to a true breakthrough into fully healed and activated chakras—most of them under the guidance of a qualified teacher (or guru). That being said, everyone is different, so no two people will heal their chakras in the same way or in the same timeframe. There are people who feel a transformation almost overnight. Sometimes this happens because something shocks them awake. All of the meditation, mindful movement, visualization, clearing/cleansing and upliftment of your emotional vibrations recommended in working with your chakras move you along the path of wellbeing, and have incredible potential for healing. When working to balance and heal your etheric energy centers, you are also working with healing energies that affect your physical body. You reduce stress and anxiety in the body, balancing and uplifting unstable emotions (and the chemicals they produce) that can manifest in the physical body as health problems. Some of the benefits you can begin experiencing right away when working to balance and heal your chakras include: Elevated emotions, Reduced stress, Relaxed body, Relief of depression, Increased self-awareness, Releasing the mind from endless chatter, Heightened emotional stability, A general sense of ease, Grounding and centering, Increased comfort in the body, Higher capacity for compassion and love, Growing sense of connection with the divine. When we are concerned about how much time it will take to receive the benefits from something we’re doing, we are focused on the lack of our desired result. Instead, relax into the process, be fully present with your chakra energy work, and patiently persevere in your practice. You may not be aware of the subtle changes that are taking place. If you practice diligently and with a healthy dose of self love, your efforts will bear fruit.