| The Chakra Bible |
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| Reviewed by Harmonious Living | |
| Wednesday, 14 November 2007 | |
 Author: Patricia Mercier   This is the definitive guide to the chakras, it includes detailed information on each of the seven main chakras and is packed full of tips and exercises on how to activate, calm and balance each of them. If you're looking for a general and very practical guide to holistic healing then The Chakra Bible is a great place to start.The first chapter of the book, 'What are chakras', not only introduces the chakras but also explains the concept of 'subtle energy' and how it affects our bodies, minds and spirits. It also discusses balancing of the chakras (a great relaxation technique is included here), chakra awareness and how our emotions affect each of them. A large section of the introductory chapter refers to the role of chakras in a huge range of healing modalities, with a few pages dedicated to each, including; reflexology, kinesiology, aromatherapy, reiki, yoga, crystals, colour and food. What I found particularly enjoyable about this section were the very practical exercises to help bring balance to your chakras that accompanied each of the healing modalities covered. The following seven chapters are dedicated to each of the chakras from the root to the crown. They explain how each one corresponds to a part of the physical body and includes breathing and visualisation techniques for balance and how to use crystals, colour and sound and other self-healing methods. The lesser known chakras, or 'new chakras' are also covered in this book for those interested in the latest discoveries in this spiritual philosophy. I particularly enjoyed the section at the end of the book on 'Chakras in Other Traditions' which covers Taoism, Kabbalah, Sufism, Inca and Mayan teachings and Shamanism. In Taoism for example, it is explained how the acupuncture points along the meridians relate to the chakras and how balancing them can help to circulate ch'i. The Chakra Bible will be a useful resource for many years to come and one that I'm sure everyone can benefit from and will find an interesting and enjoyable read. |
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