Chakras and Chakra Healing for Beginners: A Beginners Guide to the Chakras - Learn All About Chakra Balancing, Chakra Awakening and Self-Healing Through Chakra Meditations

By Aurora White

Discover how to open your chakras and enjoy a life of spiritual fulfilment

 

Are you interested in unblocking your chakras and awakening your inner spiritual power? Do you want to know how the chakras can drastically transform your outlook on life and your relationships with others? Then it's time to try this book.

 

Written with the beginner in mind, this profound guide breaks down the seven chakras, offering you a path to unblocking these essential energy centres and harnessing your spiritual power. Whether you want to enjoy a life of wellbeing, manifest your destiny, or better connect with your higher self, the ancient wisdom of the chakras is a powerful way of achieving inner peace.

Here's just a little of what you'll discover inside:

• An Exploration of The Chakras and Their Nature
• Breaking Down The 7 Energy Centres and Their Roles In The Body
• Why Science and Quantum Physics Support The Idea of Chakras
• Practical Methods For Awakening Your Chakras and Clearing Spiritual Blocks
• Step-By-Step Meditation Techniques For Healing Your Body, Mind and Soul
• And Much More…

Regardless of your goals, this guide is a must-have tool for becoming more in-touch with your spiritual self. Don't put up with suffering blocked or damaged chakras – unleash your true potential and enjoy a life of spiritual fulfilment with this practical guide.

 

Scroll up and buy now to begin opening your chakras!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Aurora White
• Release date: Sep 18, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393701798

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Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Chakra System

Chakra is a word you must have already heard while mingling with your friends or during your yoga classes. However, do you really know what it means? If the answer is a hard no, the good thing is that you are not alone in this journey. You might know what chakra is in a broader sense but the understanding of this Sanskrit term is beyond a single word translation. You must be eager to just begin with your chakra journey but word of the wise is to invest some time in knowing the history behind this age-old concept and practice. When you will get to know the chakra system with us, you will not just become the master of this technique but you will be able to build a deep connection with it.

Indian roots

As mentioned earlier, chakras are a number of energy centers of our body. The concept of chakras is a prehistoric one. This practice comes from Hinduism and it also has its roots in Buddhism which will be discussed in the next section. These central points of our body are in charge of our psychic and bodily functions. They merge and interact with each other in order to communicate and make sure we are functioning at our optimum level. Going back in history, the theory of chakra is derived from an ancient text called the Vedas. Additional framework of the chakra system includes Shri Jabala Darshana Upanishad, the Yoga-Shikka Upanishad, the Cudamini Upanishad and the Shandilya Upanishad[5]. All of these scriptures give information about the location of chakras and their symbolic descriptions. Though, in the tenth century Guru Goraknath wrote his version of the chakra system known as ‘Gorakshashatakam’. Widely known as a saint of his time, his text provided his disciples with new knowledge regarding the chakra practice. He was the person who established a connection between awakening the chakra and use of meditation as a technique to do that[6]. It was only in 1918 that this scripture was translated into English. This indicates that while in the West the practice of chakra healing was introduced approximately 100 years ago, it has existed for centuries in the subcontinent.

In the original text, the authors maintain that the purpose of the chakra system is to function as a model for nyasa[7]. The latter term means that in ancient times the chakra system was practiced in order to install the deity-energies at specific spots on the human body. There are several outstanding features of the chakra system that the original sources highlight. The first key feature of chakras is that each of them is associated with a specific element such as water, fire, wind, space and earth. The next point to note about the chakra system is that each chakra is also linked to a specific Hindu deity. The authors of this system also suggest that this practice is culture-specific. Yogis have believed that the sound of Sanskrit language makes unique and powerful vibrations that brings spiritual liberation to our chakras. That is why chanting in Sanskrit was practiced during chakra meditation.

Chakras and Buddhism

The lineage of chakras can also be traced in Tibetan Buddhism. Known as channel wheels, this concept utilized the mapping of chakras. In Buddhism, this terminology is used in a slightly difference sense and it denotes that concept of rebirth. The Tibetan Buddhism is a surviving branch of the Indian Vajrayana. This school of belief is mainly influenced by yoga practices. It is mostly found in Nepal, Mongolia, Bhutan and Tibet. According to this branch of Buddhism the chakras play a key role in attaining Buddhahood. The chakras are opened in stages and an attempt is made to bring all the energy to the central channel of the body to meet this target. This way the Tibetan Buddhists used to obtain a clear conscience and look at the word beyond its material worth. Although it should be noted that in most Tibetan Buddhist schools, the knowledge of chakras is passed from a teacher to a student. This means that it is rarely shared outside this formal dynamic of teaching[8].

In addition to this, the Chinese Mahayana Buddhists often teach the chakra system in combination with Qi-Gong, Tai-Chi and other forms of energy control and management. These exercises, similar to the chakra system, focus on developing an individual’s psychosomatic abilities. At least three of the seven main chakras are recognized by this branch of Buddhism. These chakras include the ones located at the lower abdomen, head, and chest.  

Chakras

In Sanskrit the continuous energy flow through the chakra system is called ‘shakti’. The basic understanding of the chakras is that all of the seven chakras are aligned with our spine. That means that each chakra is also linked with various parts of the human nerve system, the organs and the glands. Numerous early texts note down more than the seven popular chakras but as the concept has refined over the years, the focus is only maintained on a handful of chakras[9].

Sahasrara also known as the Crown Chakra: This energy channel is placed on the highest level of the body; the head. Yogis believe that through this chakra humans build a connection with the divine.

Ajna also known as the Third Eye Chakra: On the second level of our body, this chakra is placed on our forehead right between the eyes. This energy channel is linked to our sense of purpose in life, finding the direction of our life and our intuition.

Vishuddha also known as the Throat Chakra: Coming to the third level of our body, this energy vortex is found near the throat. Across all the ancient texts, this chakra is held responsible for our sense of self expression.

Anahata also known as the Heart Chakra: This chakra is located near our heart. A good energy flow through the heart chakra helps us take control of love and relationships. Additionally, it also controls our ability of self-acceptance. Most people like to mention that the heart chakra is the hub of human emotions.

Manipura also known as the Solar Plexus Chakra: Slightly lower than the heart, this chakra is placed somewhere around our abdomen. Due to its location, this chakra is mainly concerned with maintaining balance and power on ourselves.

Swadhisthana also known as the Sacral Chakra: This chakra is mainly located near our lower abdomen. Concerned with our reproductive system, the sacral chakra is in charge of our sexual health, sexual emotions, and pleasure. Some sources mention that the exact location of this channel is 2 inches below the navel.

Muladhara also known as Root Chakra: This is the lowest stage of the chakra system and the energy recycling is mainly concerned with the root chakra. Opening the human kundalini means mastering the technique of meditation so that there is a healthy energy flow through our root chakra. Once that happens, we are able to feel whole. That means that we attain a sense of belonging and achieve high-grade success in our career.

Chakras and deities

As mentioned earlier, each energy channel is linked to a Hindu god or goddess. The specific characteristics of these deities can tell you more about each chakra. In olden times, the ritual of opening chakras and attaining a healthy energy flow was to satisfy these deities and obtain their magical powers. Usually when you are taught about the chakra system this detail is often overlooked. Nevertheless, a brief note on this superficial link between chakras and these deities will spark further interest in you to begin your chakra expedition[10].

The Crown Chakra is believed to be linked with the Hindu deity Shiva. Also known as ‘The Father’ this Hindu god holds the role of transformer and destroyer. Through him the crown chakra is rebalanced and humans gain his qualities of will, purpose and power.

The Third Eye Chakra is allegedly controlled