The Book of Chakras

by Wauters, Ambika

• ISBN13: 9780764121074
• ISBN10: 0764121073
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc

Summary

Understanding chakras is an effective first step in harnessing every human being's hidden life-changing energies and employing inner powers for spiritual and physical healing. The word chakra originated with the Vedic teachings of ancient India. It comes from the Sanskrit word for "wheel of light," and denotes the energy centers that exist in every man and woman.The Book of Chakrasexplores the nature of these energy sources, explains where they dwell in each of us, and instructs on how to use them. The author identifies seven energy centers in the human body. The Root Chakra, located in the lower torso, anchors us in life. From that point on the rising ladder of love and healing, we become aware of the Sacral Chakra, the Solar Plexus Chakra, the Heart Chakra, the Throat Chakra, the Brow or Third Eye Chakra, and the Crown Chakra. The last, the Crown Chakra, located in the head, is the most refined and spiritual center in the human energy system. Chakra teachings describe seven bodies that make up every person's aura. They are the Physical, Etheric, Astral, Mental, Divine, Spiritual, and Soul bodies. Chakra teachings say that each of these bodies vibrates in ways that are allied to the colors of the universe. However, only one of these bodies, the Physical, is visible. When we understand these bodies in detail, we become able to correct chakra imbalances and harness our powers for peaceful and productive living. The author advises on ways of restoring balances, healing through the power of thought, and employing colors, sounds, crystals, acupuncture, and other means. More than 300 color illustrations.

Table of Contents

Subtle Energy
The Nature of Subtle Energy	p. 10
The Aura	p. 11
The Seven Layers of the Aura	p. 12
The Human Energy System	p. 14
Chakra Functions
The Chakras	p. 18
How the Chakras Function	p. 19
The Chakras and the Physical Body	p. 22
The Chakras and the Emotional Body	p. 24
The Chakras and the Mental Body	p. 26
The Spiritual Dimension
The Power of Thought	p. 30
The Art of Meditation	p. 33
Affirmations for the Chakras	p. 34
Decoding Your Chakras
The Root Chakra	p. 40
The Influence of the Root Chakra	p. 42
How to Access the Root Chakra	p. 44
Meditation for the Root Chakra	p. 46
Questionnaire on the Root Chakra	p. 48
The Sacral Chakra	p. 50
The Influence of the Sacral Chakra	p. 52
How to Access the Sacral Chakra	p. 54
Meditation for the Sacral Chakra	p. 56
Questionnaire on the Sacral Chakra	p. 58
The Solar Plexus Chakra	p. 60
The Influence of the Solar Plexus Chakra	p. 62
How to Access the Solar Plexus Chakra	p. 64
Meditation for the Solar Plexus Chakra	p. 66
Questionnaire on the Solar Plexus Chakra	p. 68
The Heart Chakra	p. 70
The Influence of the Heart Chakra	p. 72
How to Access the Heart Chakra	p. 74
Meditation for the Heart Chakra	p. 76
Questionnaire on the Heart Chakra	p. 78
The Throat Chakra	p. 80
The Influence of the Throat Chakra	p. 82
How to Access the Throat Chakra	p. 84
Meditation for the Throat Chakra	p. 86
Questionnaire on the Throat Chakra	p. 88
The Brow Chakra	p. 90
The Influence of the Brow Chakra	p. 92
How to Access the Brow Chakra	p. 94
Meditation for the Brow Chakra	p. 96
Questionnaire on the Brow Chakra	p. 98
The Crown Chakra	p. 100
The Influence of the Crown Chakra	p. 102
How to Access the Crown Chakra	p. 104
Meditation for the Crown Chakra	p. 106
Questionnaire on the Crown Chakra	p. 108
Chakra Healing
An Introduction to Chakra Healing	p. 112
Color Healing	p. 114
Homeopathy	p. 116
Flower Essences	p. 117
Hands-on Healing	p. 118
Crystal Healing	p. 120
Sounding the Chakras	p. 121
Food Therapy	p. 122
Meditation Using Angels, the Goddess, and the Christ Light	p. 124
Index	p. 126
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