The Marriage of Tantra, Ayurveda, and the Yoga Sutras
Understanding the Dual Nature of the Chakras — and of Life Itself
Reasons the Chakras Might Get Blocked
First Chakra Energy: Solid Like a Rock
Our Societal Relationship with the Earth Element
Living Life in the Muladhara Chakra: Security
Recognizing First Chakra Imbalances
Healing Muladhara: Daily Affirmation
Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Exercises to Heal the First Chakra
Balancing the First Chakra through Food
Weight Lifting to Balance Muladhara
Healing the Emotional and Energetic Body
Energy-Body Healing with Gems and Colors
First Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder
2. The Sacral Chakra: Svadhisthana
Our Societal Relationship with the Second Chakra
Women Working the Second Chakra
Living Life in the Svadhisthana Chakra
Recognizing Second Chakra Imbalances
Healing Svadhisthana: Daily Affirmation
Foods to Enhance Reproductive Tissue
Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Exercises to Heal the Second Chakra
Healing the Emotional and Energetic Body
Svadhisthana Guided Meditation
Energy-Body Healing with Gems and Colors
Second Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder
3. The Solar Plexus Chakra: Manipura
Our Societal Relationship with the Third Chakra
Living Life in the Manipura Chakra
Recognizing Third Chakra Imbalances
Healing Manipura: Daily Affirmation
Proper Digestion and Assimilation of Nutrients
Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Exercises to Heal the Third Chakra
Healing the Emotional and Energetic Body
Writing Down Your Intentions and Desires
Energy-Body Healing with Gems and Colors
Third Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder
Our Societal Relationship with the Fourth Chakra
Living Life in the Anahata Chakra
Recognizing Fourth Chakra Imbalances
Healing Anahata: Daily Affirmation
Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Exercises to Heal the Fourth Chakra
Healing the Emotional and Energetic Body
Energy-Body Healing with Gems and Colors
Fourth Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder
5. The Throat Chakra: Vishuddha
Our Societal Relationship with the Fifth Chakra
Living Life in the Vishuddha Chakra
Recognizing Fifth Chakra Imbalances
Healing Vishuddha: Daily Affirmation
Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Exercises to Heal the Fifth Chakra
Healing the Emotional and Energetic Body
Being Authentic versus Being Nice
Energy-Body Healing with Gems and Colors
Fifth Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder
Our Societal Relationship with the Sixth Chakra
Living Life in the Ajna Chakra
Recognizing Sixth Chakra Imbalances
Healing Ajna: Daily Affirmation
Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Exercises to Heal the Sixth Chakra
Healing the Emotional and Energetic Body
Energy-Body Healing with Gems and Colors
Sixth Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder
7. The Crown Chakra: Sahaswara
Our Societal Relationship with the Seventh Chakra
Living Life in the Sahaswara Chakra
Recognizing Seventh Chakra Imbalances
Accepting Seventh Chakra Gifts
Healing Sahaswara: Daily Affirmation
Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Exercises to Heal the Seventh Chakra
Healing the Emotional and Energetic Body
Energy-Body Healing with Gems and Colors
Seventh Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder
Conclusion: Maximize Your Healing Power
Be Patient with Your Healing Process
Index of Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Practices