Developmental Nourishment Guide by Chakra Phase

These activities are invitations — ways development naturally expresses itself when safety and presence are available. 

 

Age 0-7: Root Chakra (Safety, Grounding, Physical Trust)

 

Developmental Focus:

• Body safety

• Rhythm

• Sensory regulation

• Trust in the environment

Supportive Experiences:

• Gross motor play: running, climbing, crawling, animal walks

• Sensory grounding: sand, water, mud, grass, weighted objects

• Predictable routines, repetition, simple physical tasks

• Rocking, walking, drumming, dancing

Re-parenting Translation:

• Walking meditation

• Somatic grounding

• Gentle strength-building

• Nature contact

 

Age 8-14: Sacral Chakra (Connection, Pleasure, Emotional Flow)

 

Developmental Focus:

• Emotional expression

• Relational play

• Creativity

• Enjoyment without performance

Supportive Experiences:

• Pretend play, dolls, puppets, role-play

• Art, music, free movement

• Water play

• Storytelling and imaginative worlds

Re-parenting Translation:

• Creative play without outcome

• Emotional expression through art

• Permission to enjoy

 

Age 15-21: Solar Plexus Chakra (Autonomy, Agency, Self-Trust)

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Developmental Focus:

• Choice

• Initiative

• Competence

• Healthy frustration

Supportive Experiences:

• Puzzles, building, board games

• Helping with cooking or simple tasks

• Problem-solving games

• Learning rules and boundaries through play

Re-parenting Translation:

• Small achievable goals

• Skill-building without pressure

• Practicing “I choose.”

 

Age 22-28: Heart Chakra (Attachment, Empathy, Belonging)

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Developmental Focus:

• Safe connection

• Co-regulation

• Empathy

• Repair after rupture

Supportive Experiences:

• Playdates, cooperative games

• Shared storytelling

• Talking about feelings

• Group play with guidance

Re-parenting Translation:

• Relational safety practices

• Self-compassion

• Attachment repair exercises

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