Chakra Healing for Vibrant Energy by Fondin, Michelle S. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright Dedication Contents Preface Introduction

What Is a Chakra? The Philosophy of the Chakras The Marriage of Tantra, Ayurveda, and the Yoga Sutras Awakening Kundalini Energy Understanding the Dual Nature of the Chakras — and of Life Itself Reasons the Chakras Might Get Blocked Awareness Balancing Your Chakras

1. The Root Chakra: Muladhara

First Chakra Ailments 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 Accepting First Chakra Gifts Healing Muladhara: Daily Affirmation Healing the Physical Body Eating as a Sacred Act Practicing Body Acceptance 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 Worry Trust Security Healing the Spiritual Body Muladhara Guided Meditation Energy-Body Healing with Gems and Colors First Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder

2. The Sacral Chakra: Svadhisthana

Second Chakra Ailments Second Chakra Energy Our Societal Relationship with the Second Chakra Women Working the Second Chakra Living Life in the Svadhisthana Chakra Recognizing Second Chakra Imbalances Accepting Second Chakra Gifts Sex Transmutation Sexual Intimacy Healing Svadhisthana: Daily Affirmation Healing the Physical Body Enhancing Your Sense of Taste Embodying Water Focusing on Proper Breathing Honoring Your Menstrual Cycle Foods to Enhance Reproductive Tissue Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Exercises to Heal the Second Chakra Healing the Emotional and Energetic Body Building Self-Esteem Nurturing Yourself Healing from Addictions Emotional Healing Healing the Spiritual Body Sexuality Creativity Svadhisthana Guided Meditation Energy-Body Healing with Gems and Colors Second Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder

3. The Solar Plexus Chakra: Manipura

Third Chakra Ailments Third Chakra Energy Inner Power Willpower Radiant You Our Societal Relationship with the Third Chakra Men Working the Third Chakra Living Life in the Manipura Chakra Recognizing Third Chakra Imbalances Accepting Third Chakra Gifts Healing Manipura: Daily Affirmation Healing the Physical Body Proper Digestion and Assimilation of Nutrients Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Exercises to Heal the Third Chakra Healing the Emotional and Energetic Body Boundaries Assertiveness Owning Your Story Healing the Spiritual Body Writing Down Your Intentions and Desires Being Honest with Yourself Manipura Guided Meditation Energy-Body Healing with Gems and Colors Third Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder

4. The Heart Chakra: Anahata

Fourth Chakra Ailments Fourth Chakra Energy Our Societal Relationship with the Fourth Chakra Eros Philia Philautia Agape Living Life in the Anahata Chakra Recognizing Fourth Chakra Imbalances Accepting Fourth Chakra Gifts Healing Anahata: Daily Affirmation Healing the Physical Body Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Exercises to Heal the Fourth Chakra Healing the Emotional and Energetic Body Letting Go of Past Hurt Forgiveness Healing the Spiritual Body Choosing Peace Opening Your Heart Practicing Compassion Anahata Guided Meditation Energy-Body Healing with Gems and Colors Fourth Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder

5. The Throat Chakra: Vishuddha

Fifth Chakra Ailments Fifth Chakra Energy Our Societal Relationship with the Fifth Chakra Living Life in the Vishuddha Chakra Recognizing Fifth Chakra Imbalances Accepting Fifth Chakra Gifts Healing Vishuddha: Daily Affirmation Healing the Physical Body Chanting and Singing Head and Neck Exercises Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Exercises to Heal the Fifth Chakra Healing the Emotional and Energetic Body Living in Truth Being Authentic versus Being Nice Reflecting on Speaking Truth Healing the Spiritual Body Awakening to the Truth Vishuddha Guided Meditation Energy-Body Healing with Gems and Colors Fifth Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder

6. The Third-Eye Chakra: Ajna

Sixth Chakra Ailments Sixth Chakra Energy Our Societal Relationship with the Sixth Chakra Living Life in the Ajna Chakra Recognizing Sixth Chakra Imbalances Accepting Sixth Chakra Gifts Healing Ajna: Daily Affirmation Healing the Physical Body Yoga Eye Exercises Light Therapy Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Exercises to Heal the Sixth Chakra Healing the Emotional and Energetic Body Healing the Spiritual Body Ajna Guided Meditation Energy-Body Healing with Gems and Colors Sixth Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder

7. The Crown Chakra: Sahaswara

Seventh Chakra Ailments Seventh Chakra Energy 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 Healing the Physical Body Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Exercises to Heal the Seventh Chakra Healing the Emotional and Energetic Body Peak States Bliss Healing the Spiritual Body Established in Being Cocreating with God Sahaswara Guided Meditation Energy-Body Healing with Gems and Colors Seventh Chakra Mindfulness Ideas to Ponder

Conclusion: Maximize Your Healing Power

Be Patient with Your Healing Process Be Patient with Others Adopt a Lifetime of Healing Know That I Am with You

Acknowledgments Glossary of Sanskrit Terms Notes Bibliography Index of Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Practices Index of Ailments Related to the Chakras About the Author