Wheels of Life
by
Dr. Anodea Judith
This book is known as the chakra classic, with sales over 300,000 in 14 languages. Most people call it their Bible. It makes the Yogic system of the chakras understandable to the Westerner, with comprehensive down-to-earth information on the philosophy and meaning of each chakra. It contains guided meditations for each chakra, simple exercises, quotes from ancient texts, and practical information for using this map to greater wholeness and awakening.
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The Chakras Portal
Chakras are the sacred centers within that carry us on our journey toward greater awareness and aliveness. As the architecture of the soul, they provide an important map for our wholeness and transformation, both personally and globally. As an ancient spiritual system, they show the path to enlightenment and integration.
On this page you will find basic introduction to each chakra, complete with video experience, as well as a portal to deeper information through Workshops, Books, Audio and Videos and Articles.
The word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel or disk and signifies one of seven basic energy centers in the body that correspond to nerve ganglia branching out from the spinal column, as well as states of consciousness, developmental stages of life, archetypal elements, body functions, colors, sounds, and much, much more. Together they form a profound formula for wholeness and a template for transformation.
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Click on each Chakra Image to see it come to life with a scene from The Illuminated Chakras
Chakra Seven: SahasraraThought, Universal identity, oriented to self-knowledgeThis is the crown chakra that relates to consciousness as pure awareness. It is our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, spaceless place of all-knowing. When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss. Awaken this Chakra |
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Chakra Six: AjnaLight, Archetypal identity, oriented to self-reflectionThis chakra is known as the brow chakra or third eye center. It is related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. As such it opens our psychic faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels. When healthy it allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us “see the big picture.” Awaken this Chakra |
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Chakra Five: VishuddhaSound, Creative identity, oriented to self-expressionThis is the chakra located in the throat and is thus related to communication and creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration, such as the vibration of sound representing language. Awaken this Chakra |
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Chakra Four: AnahataAir, Social identity, oriented to self-acceptanceThis chakra is called the heart chakra and is the middle chakra in a system of seven. It is related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and unity. A healthy fourth chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace and centeredness. Awaken this Chakra |
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Chakra Three: ManipuraFire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definitionThis chakra is known as the power chakra, located in the solar plexus. It rules our personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power. Awaken this Chakra |
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Chakra Two: SvadhisthanaWater, Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratificationThe second chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, is related to the element water, and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept change. Awaken this Chakra |
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Chakra One: MuladharaEarth, Physical identity, oriented to self-preservationLocated at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence. Awaken this Chakra |
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