Chakra Balancing in Holborn, Central London

How a Session Works

What Happens in a Session

You remain fully clothed throughout, usually lying on a treatment couch. Depending on which practitioner you see, this might involve the placement of crystals on or near the body, sound from tuning forks or singing bowls, or the pulsed stimulation used in electro-crystal therapy. Nothing is invasive, and you can ask questions or pause at any point.

Sessions are deliberately unhurried. Many people describe feeling calmer, warmer or more settled afterwards, which is a common personal report of this kind of work rather than a measured clinical outcome.

Where the Idea Comes From

The concept of chakras comes from yogic and Ayurvedic traditions going back many centuries, describing seven main energy centres along the body, each linked to particular physical, emotional and spiritual associations. It sits within a broader system of Indian medicine and philosophy rather than being a standalone technique.

Practitioners here draw on this tradition in different ways: Jana within a wider Ayurvedic consultation, and John Christian through electro-crystal therapy and other energy-based approaches. Ask either of them to explain their particular method before booking if you would like more detail.

What the Evidence Says

Chakra balancing has not been studied in controlled clinical trials in the way that, for example, acupuncture for pain has. The ideas behind it are traditional and philosophical rather than based in anatomy or physiology as understood in conventional medicine.

We offer it honestly as a complementary, relaxation-focused practice, valued by many people for the calm space it provides, rather than as a treatment with an evidence base for any medical condition. If you have symptoms that need investigating, please see your GP.

Safety and Who It Suits

Chakra balancing is gentle and non-invasive, and there are no significant physical risks for most people. It is not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment, and anything new, severe or unexplained should be assessed by your GP first.

Electro-crystal therapy, offered by John Christian, uses mild electrical stimulation and is not suitable during pregnancy or for people with certain implanted medical devices such as pacemakers; tell him in advance if either applies to you.

The Seven Centres, in Brief

These associations come from yogic tradition rather than from anatomy, and they are best read as a traditional map used to structure a session. Practitioners use them to decide where attention, sound or crystal placement goes, and to give language to what someone describes when they say they feel stuck, closed off or unable to speak up. Nothing here corresponds to a physical organ or a measurable structure, and we do not present it as if it does.

• Root, at the base of the spine, traditionally associated with feeling settled and secure.
• Sacral, in the lower abdomen, associated with creativity, appetite and emotional flow.
• Solar plexus, above the navel, associated with drive, confidence and decision making.
• Heart, in the centre of the chest, associated with compassion, grief and connection.
• Throat, associated with expression and saying what needs to be said.
• Brow, between the eyebrows, associated with perspective and insight.
• Crown, at the top of the head, associated with a sense of the bigger picture.

Preparing for a Session and Afterwards

Wear loose, comfortable clothing, since you stay fully dressed and only shoes come off. Avoid a heavy meal beforehand, and try not to book the session on top of a hard stop, because the value is in not rushing. Say at the start whether you would prefer little or no physical contact, and whether sound or crystal placement appeals to you or not.

Most people leave feeling slowed down and a little dreamy. Water, a short walk and a gentle rest of the day suit most people better than going straight into something demanding. If a session brings something emotional to the surface, which occasionally happens, tell your practitioner, and consider counselling if it is something that keeps returning.

Chakra Balancing, Reiki or Ayurveda?

• Choose chakra balancing if you want a calm, structured session working with the seven traditional energy centres.
• Choose Reiki if you would prefer a simpler, hands-on or hands-near approach without crystals or sound.
• Choose a full Ayurvedic consultation with Jana if you want diet and lifestyle advice alongside energy work.
• Ask us if you are not sure which suits you. We can suggest a practitioner based on what you are looking for.

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