Most people arrive at their first Aura and Chakra Scanning session with a mixture of curiosity and uncertainty. What will the practitioner actually sense? What will be revealed? What do you need to do before the session to get the most out of it?
At Aatmbodh — one of India’s leading energy healing centres — we have conducted hundreds of aura and chakra scanning sessions. This guide answers the most common preparation questions and gives you a clear picture of exactly what to expect, so you can arrive focused, open, and ready for a genuinely transformative experience.
What Is an Aura and Chakra Scanning Session?
Aura scanning is the practice of reading the electromagnetic field that surrounds the human body — the aura. An experienced energy practitioner can sense disruptions, colour shifts, holes, or density variations in the aura that correspond to energetic imbalances in the physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual body.
Chakra scanning goes deeper — assessing the seven primary energy centres (chakras) of the body, determining which are overactive, underactive, blocked, or imbalanced, and identifying how these imbalances are manifesting in the client’s life.
Together, an aura and chakra scan gives your practitioner a complete energetic ‘map’ of your current state — often revealing the root causes of issues that haven’t responded to conventional approaches.
What a scan reveals: Physical tension and stored trauma; emotional suppression or overwhelm; mental patterns creating energetic resistance; spiritual disconnection or disalignment; specific chakras needing priority attention |
How to Activate Chakras — What the Scan Identifies
One of the most common questions clients ask before a session is: “How do I activate my chakras?” The answer is that chakra activation begins with accurate assessment — which is exactly what a chakra scan provides. You cannot effectively activate a chakra you haven’t correctly evaluated.
Here is what a practitioner assesses for each of the seven chakras:
- Root Chakra (Muladhara): Groundedness, safety, financial security, physical vitality — assesses whether you feel safe in your body and life
- Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana): Creativity, emotional fluidity, sensuality, pleasure — assesses emotional suppression and creative blocks
- Solar Plexus (Manipura): Personal power, self-worth, boundaries, willpower — assesses confidence and self-esteem patterns
- Heart Chakra (Anahata): Love, compassion, forgiveness, grief — assesses emotional wounds, particularly around relationships and loss
- Throat Chakra (Vishuddha): Authentic expression, truth, communication — assesses whether you speak your truth or suppress it
- Third Eye (Ajna): Intuition, clarity, inner vision — assesses connection to intuitive guidance and mental clarity
- Crown Chakra (Sahasrara): Spiritual connection, divine trust, higher consciousness — assesses sense of meaning and spiritual alignment
After the scan, your practitioner at Aatmbodh will recommend specific healing modalities to address the imbalances identified — which may include Reiki healing, crystal therapy, NLP, or a combination approach.
How to Prepare for Your Aura and Chakra Scanning Session — 10 Steps
Before the Session
- Avoid alcohol and recreational substances for at least 24 hours before the session — these cloud the aura and create false readings
- Eat lightly on the day of your session — a heavy meal shortly before can slow energy flow and make it harder to sense subtle body signals
- Drink adequate water — good hydration supports electrical conductivity in the body, which improves the clarity of the energetic field
- Wear comfortable, loose clothing in neutral or light colours — avoid synthetic fabrics if possible, as they can interfere with the auric field
- Remove jewellery where possible — metal objects, particularly those belonging to others or with strong emotional associations, can create interference in the scan
Mentally and Emotionally
- Arrive with an open mind — scepticism is understandable, but defensiveness blocks the energy field and limits what can be read accurately
- Reflect on what you want to understand — you don’t need a specific list of questions, but having a general area of focus (health, relationships, career, spiritual growth) helps the practitioner direct their attention
- Journal the night before — writing about your current challenges, emotional state, and what you hope to gain from the session clears mental clutter and primes you for receptivity
- Avoid overloading the day — give yourself at least 30 minutes before the session without screens, noise, or stressful conversations
- Set a clear intention — before you begin, state internally (or aloud): “I am open to receiving accurate insight for my highest good and healing”
During the Session — What to Expect
A typical Aura and Chakra Scanning session at Aatmbodh runs 45–90 minutes, depending on the depth of work required. Here is what usually happens:
- Opening and grounding: Your practitioner will create a protected, sacred space and help you reach a relaxed, receptive state
- Aura scanning: Using their hands and/or intuitive senses, the practitioner scans your energetic field from a short distance, noting areas of disruption, density, colour, or depletion
- Chakra assessment: Each chakra is assessed individually — the practitioner may use a pendulum, hand sensing, or direct intuitive perception
- Reporting and dialogue: The practitioner shares their findings and invites you to reflect on how they resonate with your life experience
- Recommendations: Based on the scan, specific healing modalities, practices, or lifestyle adjustments are recommended
- Closing: The session is closed with grounding and protective energy work to ensure you leave balanced and stabilised
After Your Session — Integration
The insights from an aura and chakra scan continue to unfold for several days after the session. Here is how to support integration:
- Drink plenty of water — energetic work releases stored toxins
- Journal whatever comes to mind, even if it seems unrelated
- Rest if you feel tired — energy shifts can be physically felt
- Avoid major decisions for 24–48 hours if the session was emotionally intense
- Follow through on recommended healing practices
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an aura and chakra scan done in person or online?
Both are available at Aatmbodh. Experienced practitioners can conduct accurate remote scans, as energy is not limited by physical distance. Book online or in-person via our consultation page.
How often should I have an aura and chakra scan?
During a period of active healing or major life transition, monthly or bi-monthly sessions are recommended. For maintenance, one to two sessions per year is appropriate for most people.
Can I learn to scan auras and chakras myself?
Yes — aura and chakra perception is a skill that can be developed through systematic training. Our Reiki and energy healing courses include foundational energy perception training, and our Neuro Reiki curriculum takes this further with structured exercises for developing intuitive sensing.
Book Your Aura and Chakra Scanning Session
Aatmbodh’s energy healing team — led by Dr. Arti Dwivedi, one of India’s leading Reiki masters and energy practitioners — provides thorough, compassionate, and accurate aura and chakra assessments both online and in-person.
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Disclaimer: Aura and chakra scanning is a complementary energy practice. It is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment.