How Yoga relates to Chakras? The life force energy (known as “prana”) passes through the subtle body through a number of channels known as “nadis” in yoga. These nadis meet at areas of amplified energy known as “chakras.” Chakras are swirling vortexes of energy in the subtle body that correlate to specific glands along the...

Chanting to the Chakras Chants and musical prayers have been a part of spiritual practices since ancient times. By adding music to the chants, we can enjoy the energies of music as well as consciously engage in the chanting process. Certain melodies have the ability to impact our emotional and physical health. They also correspond...

The Planets and the Chakras According to historical astrological tradition, the classical seven chakras of the human body have been related to the seven classic planets for millennia, and according to Vedic astrology, the nine planets have a connection with the major eight chakras. Even more planets are linked to the chakras in modern Western...

What is a Mudra? ‘Mudra’ is a Sanskrit term that translates to ‘hand gesture.’ Mudras are precise hand gestures designed to improve the flow of energy, Prana, in the body and mind. Mudras have been used since ancient times to express deeper significance in several Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies and traditional dance forms. Mudras are...

What is the Relationship between Chakras and Foods? The food we eat impacts more than just our nutrition levels but our energy as well. There are seven domain energy centers in our body known as chakras. These centers govern several aspects of our physical and emotional well-being. When these chakras are in balance, energy flows...

Sharping the Swirling Divine Connection The Chakra system symbolizes the vital energy of the physical body, emotions, intellect, and spirit. Positive attributes associated with the Chakras, such as love, intuition, and bravery, are also associated with Hindu deities. By studying about the many deities connected with the Chakras (swirling energy vortexes) you may learn how...

The Healing Properties of Crystals People have been entrusting crystals for healing since the dawn of time. These are Mother Earth’s treasures, glittering gems, gemstones, and rock crystals formed by fundamental energy. They can catch the sun, moon, salt oceans, dirt, and mountains in a single shimmer and return all of their healing power to...

Colors and Chakra Relationship Chakras are described as spinning discs of energy in our body. There are seven dominant energy centers that are responsible for our physical and emotional well-being. When they are open and balanced energy flows freely leading to a healthy and vibrant life. Every chakra also has a corresponding color that matches...

How can Aromatherapy Help to Balance the Chakras? Everything in this universe exudes vibrational energy. The millions of molecules that are present in your physical body to the stars scattered in the galaxy have energy. Subtle aromatherapy makes use of vibrational, energetic traits of essential oils to affect your psyche and spiritual wellbeing, which helps...

An Introduction to Affirmations Affirmations are positive statements or words that evoke a pleasing emotion or visual. Repeating these statements helps cultivate their relevant behaviors and attitudes in an individual. Often, we have several negative thoughts which we may not even be aware of. These thoughts over time become our beliefs and hinder our ability...