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fullest potential as an awake and aware human. Half the world’s religions believe them to be central to any true spiritual practice. But note this: the chakras are not really attached to any particular religion. You don’t have to give up any beliefs, become a Hindu or start chanting in archaic languages to become more familiar with them. You can, and should, create your own unique relationship to the chakras completely independent of any religion. And above all, trust your own experience. The energy that permeates through your being is the “glue” that connects your mind, body and spirit. Be addressing these seven centers of energy you will come to know more deeply the characteristics of each, which areas of your life they influence, and how to activate them.
Over the next 7 months, we will address one energy center at a time. This emphasis on the Chakra system is meant for you to expand your relationship to your own energy system to see for yourself how it effects the health and well-being of our body, mind, and emotions. You will gain holistic, practical, easy-to-understand By Nancy Ruby guidance to fully grasp and harness magine a roadmap that A comprehensive blueprint of how the “thousand-petaled lotus” at the these ancient teachings of yoga. Your could lead you towards to use your energy to elevate every crown of the head. yoga practice, and your life, will come your most balanced element that makes you, you. alive with a fresh perspective and Becoming conscious of your and awakened life? A deeper personal meaning. chakras is terrific reminder that Chakra means “wheel” or “disc” step-by-step guide that if you are not merely a human havand denotes a point of intersecNancy Ruby you were to follow, would ing spiritual experiences, but a tion where mind and body meet. runs YogaMoeffortlessly unfold your spirit having human experiences. tion Wellness Chakras are also called lotuses, fullest potential in ever y All the poses of Hatha Yoga are Academy in symbolizing the unfolding of area of your human experiBozeman designed to free up this energy. flower petals which metaphorience. And help you create and describes When it flows freely up the pathcally describe the opening of a more balance in your health, chakra. The beautiful flowers are herself as ways along the spine, the body, an educator, wealth, relationships, pursacred in India. Growing from the heart and mind are completely joyologist and lifestyle engineer. She pose, love and more. mud, they symbolize a path of de- open and in sync, making it poshas been sharing her teachings in yoga sible to attain bliss and liberation That roadmap exists within all velopment from a primitive being and wellness education for the past 40 – the key GOAL OF YOGA. of us — even you. It’s the hidden to a fully blossoming consciousyears. Ruby currently specializes in energetic system that flows within ness, mirroring the base chakra Yes, chakras are important and supporting the health and wellbeing of fundamental to activating your our bodies known as the chakras. rooted in the Earth, evolving into Baby Boomers and beyond.
A JOURNEY WITHIN
Exploring the Seven Chakras of your Energy Body
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