Chakras

From “Is it crystal dangling?” and“Is it cultural appropriation?” to “Does it actually work?” — During the 30 years I’ve been doing yoga I have noticed three common reactions to any mention of Chakras in a class: The ‘call your father you’re in a cult’. Eyes glazed over you just know they are clearly thinking someone has indulged a little too enthusiastically in the Kool-aid…

Control your sun and balance with the moon(feminine) — Manipura translates from Sanskrit as “city of jewels.” This chakra governs personality, ego, identity, personal freedom, choice, authenticity, and independence. The color yellow usually represents Manipura. Manipura is the Sanskrit name for the chakra located in the area of the solar plexus above the navel. The name Manipura comes from…

Since ancient times, it has been thought that people are composed of energy, that these energies are located in different parts of the body and control different emotions, and that various health problems may occur as a result of energy irregularities. Although various healing methods have been found with the…

Were you born with abilities and gifts? Did your family members speak of having the ability to see the future or to sense deaths before they were told someone passed on? Do you have premonitions, daydreams and dreams that seem to come true? Do you experience de ja vu when…

My first Reiki session I experienced my first Reiki session, and I’m still processing the process. It was such a beautiful and enlightening experience that I will add this to my self-care to wellness and spiritual cleansing. I want to start with the basics and add what the therapist explained…

Does it work? — Onions and bananas!?!?!

The other day, while in Goddess pose, I felt completely grounded in my root chakra. I also felt the presence of Gaia, mother Goddess of the earth. The two, my root chakra and Gaia, were so deeply intertwined that there was no separation. I felt peace. I felt roots pushed…