This post will focus on techniques to calm, quieten, balance, and connect energies between two chakras with your hands. There are major vortexes of energy in seven places in your bodies. These areas have hundreds to thousands of other meridians flowing in and out with blood and nutrients and chi. Prolonged experiences of heightened emotional states damage these areas and can cause them to become overactive, blocked, or a distorted shape.

When you first begin, it is important to quieten your mind and body so you can begin to feel emotions and energy run through each chakra point. You may experience different emotions in each area as you place your hands on your skin, and begin to focus on the energy that is present there. Some people will instantly  feel a buildup of emotion, some people may feel nothing, indicating weakness or blockage (so much emotion you can't even begin to feel it all at once, which is causing your block). To help release this energy, the key is to feel it in your body, buzzing and vibrating, your hands can help this along the way.

The key to an awakening on any level is working through all the emotions that hide in your body, feeling them with absolutely no judgement, memories of the past, or attachments to the future present. There may be heavy pain present in your body, this can come from past lives, inherited pain from your parents, and accumulated pain that you have adsorbed from others in your life. Some people are born with heavier pain than others, some adsorb it much easier than others. Either way, the more pain you have to feel, the more presence you will develop, if you decide to let go of all the reasons and thought forms and beliefs you have attached to that pain.

I experienced my own awakening through this method of sitting and cradling my chakras, focusing deeply on the aliveness within my body, until one day I felt an explosion of emotion and energy running from the tips of my toes to crown of my head. It hasn't always been easy, some days I go through incredible pain, but this is part of the process. The more I experience, the easier my heart opens and smiles with compassion for life on this planet.

To open up clear communication in your chakras, is to evolve in all ways. All it takes to connect up your chakras is to place your right hand on one chakra and the left hand on the other. It takes about  three minutes for the energies to connect. Its usually best to start at the base and work up. You will start to learn when the chakras are connected because your fingers will bring it to your awareness through an electric tingling sensation beginning in your hands.

CRADLE YOUR CHAKRAS

Sometimes, repressed emotion needs to be coaxed to release itself. There are different ways this energy can be coaxed up, but if you are a shy person, the energy needs to feel supported by you! If you have a lover, they might be able to pull this out of you. Certain friends in peoples lives will support the release of your energy and creativity, but at the end of the day your consciousness and awareness is enough to bring up this energy. Cradle your chakra, hold it, shhhh it, if you are experiencing the negative manifestation of energy within. At the end of the day, if your chakra is grumpy, you are grumpy. The most common reason for a grumpy energy centre, is because it feels it's unable to express and experience some kind of emotion. Dancing and singing can help you with this as well.

CONNECTING YOUR BASE + SACRAL

 

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Your Sacral is where you experience your sexuality, creativity and connection to others. For this chakra to fully flower it is imperative that it receives information that flows up from the base, which is the message of security, connection to your environment, manifestation, and a sense of calm that comes from feeling at home wherever you go. 

CONNECTING YOUR SACRAL + SOLAR

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Your Solar is where your confidence, power, and energy grows, it is important that the Solar feels supported by the ground, that it understands you have the power to choose your how you perceive your emotions and reality. It's desire and motivation to create must be fueled from your sacral. Your Sacral must be happy and free of negativity, resentment, and guilt, in relation to other people in your life so the Solar doesn't develop immature ways of trying to increase your power in the world, or worse, develop unhealthy low-self esteem and victim complexes. 

CONNECTING YOUR SOLAR + HEART

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Connection of Solar Plexus to the Heart, will allow your heart to open up and show more love for others with confidence and self-love. This can be achieved without losing your power or giving away your energies to the others.

ESTABLISHING A CREATIVE THROAT

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To establish a clear creative voice, it is imperative to make sure the creative energies of your Sacral Chakra can move and flow easily unhindered up to the Solar, Heart, then Throat. Feeling love for others, and yourself, will stimulate the perfect balance of hearing and understanding  when it comes to the truth of others, while still desiring to speak and spread your own truth. 

DEVELOP HIGHER CONSCIOUSNESS, AWARENESS, AND UNIVERSAL CREATIVITY

If your lower chakras have evolved correctly through the course of your life, your upper chakras will begin to unfold. It is imperative that your lower chakras are first intelligent enough to support the unfolding of conciousness within you. Visions from the third eye can cause paranoia, and symptoms similar to  schizophrenia if the the lower chakras aren't communicating properly with it. It is great to have all the wisdom and seeing of the universe, but if you aren't grounded, confident, and able to enjoy the present moment on earth with love, you will never be able to see your visions manifested into the physical realm.

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This is the 3rd and final post on gentle positions you can do to empower yourself,

increase intuition and connection to your energy, and kick start your own

healing journey.

Please be assured that you do not need to be a Reiki Master to heal yourself. If you wish

to put in the time to focus on your hands, and their connection to your energy field, you will be rewarded with understanding of the true power they hold.

It is my feverent wish that everyone becomes more in tune with their energy. This will allow you to make intuitive choices in your life which will fill your heart with passion and love, allowing you to make decisions on how to move forward and unblock energy and karma in your life. 

Freedom to all of you.

 

This position specifically works with your solar plexus area. This energy centre can assist with confidence, power, and energy levels.

Physical Benefits

Assists with:
Spleen

Liver

Stomach

Gall bladder

 Digestion

Emotional Benefits

Assists with:
Relaxation

Release of fears

Stress

Centering

Mental Benefits

Focus

Determination

Concentration

Knowing what you truly want

Enough energy, confidence, and grounding to resist temptation.

Spiritual Benefits

This is important area to protect and grow. Martial artists teach their students to draw power from this area. Don't you feel like somebody has punched you in the stomach when they hurt you? This has to do with feeling as though you have lost power. The solar plexus takes this hit directly and so so easily becomes blocked in so many of us. If you instinctively feel the need to cover this area, then cover it! Protect yourself and allow equal balance of energies into your life, this means a healthy balance of allowing your confidence to be boosted, while also using your own confidence and power to boots others as well.

 

This position specifically works with your sacral area. This is your emotional centre, if you are someone who was born to have strong emotions and use that energy to create whether from sorrow, grief of connection, this is an area you may need to work on.

Physical Benefits

Assists with:

Liver

Pancreas

Gall bladder

 Transverse Colon

Digestion

Emotional Benefits

Assists with:

Release of bitter feelings

Connection to others

Emotional expression

Sexuality

Creativity

Mental Benefits

Focus on the right emotions

Learning and growth

Positivity

Joy

Clearer thinking

Sense of calm

Spiritual Benefits

Your emotional centre is a place to transmute all your emotions and send them upwards to your solar plexus to manifest what you want in life through love, voice and vision. With proper alignment of energy your sacral chakra can help you transmute your emotions into something you can use. Grief into gratitude, anger into motivation and sadness into joy, frustration into freedom. 

This position specifically works with your base chakra. This energy centre can assist with manifestation in a physical form, money, support, relaxation, and a sense of well-being like you are at home wherever you travel on the earth.

Physical Benefits

Assists with:

Release of Toxins

Constipation

Lymphatic Drainage

Large and Small intestine

Ovaries/Uterus/Prostate

Emotional Benefits

Assists with:

Sense of security

Sense of support

Pleasure

Mental Benefits

Assists with:

Creativity

Elimination of that and who does not servce us

Letting go of old ideas

Spiritual Benefits

We hold feelings of guilt in this area as well as sexual blocks. Although the sacral is largely related to sexuality and sexual blocks as well. The base relates to our feelings of being worthy of pleasure and sexuality. When grounded humans like animals can be a force of nature, we feel, and we intuitively know, we want connection to each other mentally, emotionally and physically. This should be natural to all of us. Unfortunately many of us have doubts, confusion and mentally worry attached to getting what we want and need, this is not something that should occupy space in our brain, free it up to manifest what you want!

 

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Crystals have been used as healing tools for thousands of years and have always been a part of the 4.6 billion-year-old mother earth. So the first mistake of society is to label them new age. Being formed by the very earth, and energy, we were all formed from, it is no secret to many people the power they hold, and can pass onto you. Most people delight in crystals, whether they are aware of their healing properties or not. My guidance to pass on, is to trust your own intuition with crystals, when you choose, or are drawn to a certain crystal, it has come to you for some sort of purpose, wishing to work with you through your fears, struggles, sadness and heaviness.

Like the sun, same as the water, as with the grass, the animals and you, crystals are also alive and filled with the energy of consciousness. Crystals amplify the energy of watches, televisions and radio among other things, one of those being you. They work with universal energy and the energy in your own body which comes under many different names, chi, prana, or even love. Crystal's are your friends and only want to help you.

WHAT ARE CRYSTALS?

Crystals are used for:

Modern technology for boosts 

Decor

Healing

Ingredients in beauty products 

Connection to angels and guides

Magnifying vibratory energy

Communication enhancers

Medical Instruments

Crystals are connected with:

Ancient Wisdom and Records

Nature

Spiruts

Elemental realms 

Nature angels

Crystals contain:

Spiritual and evolutionary history of earth
Energy
Information
Power

SACRED GEOMETRY

Sacred geometry reflects beautiful mathematics that explains the perfection of the universe. Basic mathematical symmetries found in music and physical form were originally discovered by Pythagoras, who then went on to discover three key shapes in matter: the tetrahedron, the hexahedron, and the dodecahedron. This shows that matter is built upon perfect forms compromised of equilateral polygons. Plato discovered two additional shapes, the octahedron and the isosahedron. He later linked the designated shapes with the elements earth, fire, water, air, the fifth shape represents spirit. These forms are repeated in everything from snowflakes to DNA strands, humans, planetary movements and your chair. I encourage you to further read how heaven and earth have come together to produce crystals for us through sacred geometry.

BENEFITS AND WISDOM OF CRYSTALS

Although different crystals work on different areas,  here are some general, exciting benefits you can look forward too:

Increased memory

Increased energy

Ease of Breathe

Ease of Movement

Alleviation of Pain

Clarity

Positivity
Awareness of Self-Power and Purpose 

Opening of Spiritual Channels and Awareness

Reconnection to Mother Earth

Increased Sensitivity to Timeless Knowledge

I DON'T FEEL ANYTHING 

Crystals are working I assure you. If you don't notice or feel the benefits at first here are some points to understand. At first, the crystal may have started clearing thought patterns, memories, and beliefs that do not serve you anymore. This may assist you in making a better decision, having a better conversation with someone, or thinking towards situations differently tomorrow. It may be too small to notice at first but eventually you will see a chain reaction of success in the area you need assistance with.Depending on what your desire is, you may begin to feel the energy of the crystal working through your energy body. You may also begin to develop your higher intuitive and psychic senses. 

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Ayurveda and Yoga are two holistic healing systems with over a century’s gathered knowledge for balancing the human mind, spirit and body; which will be discussed in this essay. Ayurveda is a whole and complete healing system which examines a person’s dosha constitution, to help identify potential causes of illness and imbalance. Yoga is an older practice, which aims to still the mind and create awareness of the body through postures known as asanas. Ayurvedic medicine incorporates Yoga as one of the methods used for cleansing, balancing and maintaining the body’s natural health. Each system is powerful as a stand-alone technique in manifesting optimum health, and due to their similar philosophies on health and disease they are effective when used together.

         Ayurvedic Medicine has its beginnings marked over 3000 years ago (Vyas & Warren, 2000, p.12). Knowledge was passed down from 52 Indian sages, known as the Rishis, who wished to bring about the end of illness on the earth (Vyas & Warren, 2000, p.4-5). Their knowledge was transmitted verbally from teacher to student for thousands of years, until it was transcribed in Sanskrit as poetry (Lad, 1990, p.21). The first text created, recorded the principles of the Ayurvedic system and is known as the ‘Charaka Samhitta’ (Godagama, 2001, p.19). In 1500BC, nomads traveling from Central Asia brought Yoga, a practise involving knowledge on how to still the mind and control the body with them to the Indian sub-continent. That’s boasting approximately 3500 years of knowledge. (Schops, 2010, p.6-12).

       Considering that both of these ancient therapies have survived history and continue to be practiced today is a testimony to their effectiveness. Time has only embellished the evolution of the practices through innovative technology and philosophies. Ayurvedic medicine is presently considered “complementary” medicine in most Western countries however; it is still widespread in India, with an estimated 80 percent of the population using it exclusively, or analogous to western medicine (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009). The Indian government continues to fund research in the area with access to modern techniques and equipment (Dash, 1975, p.18). However, it is Yoga that has truly undergone rapid transformation. Yogi’s have developed different styles and methods of practicing Yoga, promising to rapidly develop specific benefits. Hatha Yoga developed (800-1200AD) helps one achieve enlightenment through training the body (Schops, 2010, p.13). Kundalini Yoga (1930-2004) aims to target the snake energy resting in a person’s base chakra, helping it to rise and eliminate blocks in the body. Bikram Yoga (1946) is done in a heated room briskly detoxing the body.

        Ayurveda is a way of living (Ayu) meaning living and (Veda) meaning science or knowledge. Together the words mean “The Science of life” (Dash, 1975, p.v). It is a holistic healing system that treats the mind, body and spirit as one. Ayurveda’s philosophy on health, is the oldest example of “prevention is better than cure”. Instead of focusing on illness, Ayurveda prevents the body from falling out of balance through treatments such as detoxification (Panchakarma), and purification (Rasayana). This spirited balance allows development of trust in the body’s natural intelligence, aiding interpretation of symptoms to develop an evolved sense natural vitality (Vyas & Warren, 2000, p.6). Ayurveda and Yoga both employ this philosophy, which is why Yoga is stressed as part of the Ayurvedic way of life. Yoga focuses on bringing the mind body and spirit into balance, through asanas, controlled breathing and meditation. Once all stress is relieved and poses can be held with ease all obstacles in the way of achieving peace of mind have been removed (Schops, 2010, p.6).

        Universal consciousness is the very heart of Ayurvedic medicine, its manifestation through the elements should work together in balance within the body to generate optimum health and vitality. Yoga also adopts a similar view, teaching that well-being results in clear perception, and conscious (Schops, 2010, p.6). Ayurveda communicates that, accumulated toxins (ama) are the root of all disease (Lad, 1990, p.40). Allowing the body to naturally heal by producing and excreting waste products: such as urine, feces, and sweat at normal levels prevent this accumulation (Lad, 1990, p.37) Yoga speeds up the process of eliminating toxins from the physical and energetic body, allowing energy to run freely through the energy channels and major energy centres (chakras) (Schops, 2010, p.33). This is why Ayurvedic medicine and Yoga are effective alternatives to pharmacological cures, because they prevent the build-up of toxins that lead to disease in the first place (Dash, 1975, p.viii)

        Yoga is one of the many modalities harnessed in Ayurvedic medicine to bring about balance, unity and purity of the body. Their similar philosophies on balance, and unity make them ideal in working together to establish a sense of well-being. Both Ayurveda and Yoga acknowledge the energy centres in our body. They also testify to the fact that our bodies cannot run as smoothly when there is energy centres that are blocked, or have built up (ama) within them. Through their own methods, they both decrease the body’s toxins; providing an ideal way of living that prevents unrest.

         Health is the body’s natural state, and should not be difficult to maintain, or impossible to achieve without the intervention of drugs that we have only recently created. We are entitled to health; it is our natural state where we encompass abundant energy to bring our ideas and dreams into full actualised reality despite all the negativity and hardships we may encounter along the way. When a balance of energy is maintained in our body, we have the mental clarity to rid old, and unwanted patterns in our life that no longer serve our life purpose; allowing for the new to enter. It is only when we become unbalanced and blocked that we allow disease to take over the bodies systems that are innately equipped to deal with most bacteria and infections.

         Ayurveda and Yoga are one of the many holistic healing systems that allow a person to keep their own mental, spiritual and physical health in check. When the self is known, Ayurveda and Yoga certainly provide the tools to apply to ourselves in a way that increases vitality, well-being, motivation while decreasing your likelihood of falling into a state of low energy and negativity. Using Ayurvedic methods to calculate your own constitution, allows you to placate the over or underactive energies in your body. Yoga will aid in releasing emotional blocks through breath and postures; eventually leading to a quiet mind that is capable of great intelligence and quality of thought. By balancing yourself through incorporating these techniques into your regime, you will bring about your natural charisma eventually awakening your innate potential. 
 

References

Dash, V.B1975, Ayurveda For Mother & Child, Dehli Diary, New Dehli.
Godagama, S 2001, The Handbook of Ayurveda, Kyle Cathe Limited, London.
Lad, V 1990, Ayurveda: The science of Self-Healing, Lotus Press, WI
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine 1998, Ayurvedic Medicine: An Introduction 2009, viewed 24 January 2013
<http://nccam.nih.gov/health/ayurveda/introduction.htm>.
Schops, I 2010, Yoga, Paragon Books, United Kingdom.
Vyas, B & Warren, J 2000, Simply Ayurveda: Discover Your Type to Transform Your Life, Harper Collins, London. 

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“I have the amazing ability to clearly communicate my wisdom to others.”  
– Kris Carr’s affirmation for day 13

Day 13 Weigh In: 76.5kg’s 

I’M SO EXCITED ALL THE TIME!

Looks like the weight is falling off again.  It’s not the main point of this adventure but I am certainly not complaining. Went to gym today for a 30 minute weight session and 20 minute run. I hit the sauna for 15 minutes afterward and I feel amazing.

Tomorrow is a new day as well, imagine that? Blessed.

Have you been meditating?

Meditation is a great practice to develop. What could be the harm in quieting your mind, to feel what it’s like to be gently inside your body. If you don’t notice effects straight away, please don’t be discouraged – keep at it, and slowly you will become a master of knowing your true self. If you find it too hard to quiet your mind, some people find it easy to start off with concentrating solely on music . In the end, the silence becomes your music, and every sound that is born into existence around you sends shivers of pleasure up your spine, because you realise it's pure energy forming out of nowhere. I’m not exaggerating. Try starting off with some binaural  beats, or isotones (get some for free at this website), most people will notice a strange sensation wash over their body when listening to these sounds – never be alarmed, just let it happen.

If you want to get started on meditating I recommended isotones. I currently use those to kick-start my meditation sessions. Binaural beats are proven to be more effective, however, you must listen to these with headphones as their success lies in dispersing a different frequency out of right and left speakers to emulate a certain brain frequency.

BENEFITS OF BINAURAL BEAT MEDITATION?

Have said t increase: IQ

Aid weight-loss

Calm nerves and anxiety

Aid in reversing depression

Awaken inner awareness and motivation

Open your heart to love!

But hey, I’m not  a scientist, I just participate because it feels amazing and I notice benefits, give it a go for yourself!

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SELECTED MEAL PREPARATION

prunes, miso, tamari, lime, olive oil, sesame oil, ginger

RAW NOODLES 

For the sauce:

Prunes

Gluten-free noodles (vegan friendly is best ;)

Sesame Oil

Olive Oil

Stable cooking oil

Miso

Tamari (salt-reduced soy)

For the contents:

Capsicum

Onion

Carrot

Zucchini

Carrot

Shiitake

Cucumber

Bean sprouts (some crunchy ones!)

1. After adding all the ingredients for the sauce into a large bowl, blend until smooth and creamy (this sauce is freaking amazing by the way, I was stunned)

2. Fry up some veggies but remember the less cooked the better! 

3. Fry up some veggies but remember the less cooked the better!

 

4.Add your sauce and you are good to go. (Yum!)

EATING OUT

The vegan feast I shared with my mother and sister this week + veggie juice

 

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