Healing

Maintaining a healthy solar plexus chakra

Posted on May 24, 2010 in Healing

This chakra, as its name suggests, is situated in the solar plexus, over the adrenal glands. Related to the fire element, the solar plexus chakra rules our metabolism and therefore the digestive system which pays a major part in the metabolic process. Its fiery energy brings us light, warmth, energy and power – it’s our ‘get up and go’ and will centre – and so it’s here also that we feel the lack of those things (such as butterflies when we’re nervous).

Maintaining a healthy sacral chakra

Posted on May 23, 2010 in Healing

The sacral chakra is located in the lower abdomen, covering the area between the navel and the genitals.

Related to the water element, the sacral chakra corresponds to all the bodily functions associated with liquid, including blood circulation, urination, sexuality and reproduction. It also governs all the qualities of water, like flow, fluidity and surrender. This chakra is the centre of sexuality and also the feminine qualities of emotions, sensation, pleasure, movement and nurture.

Maintaining a healthy base chakra

Posted on May 21, 2010 in Healing

The base chakra is located at the bottom of the spine and is very important as this is the first chakra, the one on which all the others above it sits.
Related to the earth element, the base chakra is concerned with all your earth-bound needs, such as your body, health, wealth, security and survival. This is where you get your sense of being grounded, connected to the earth and stable.

Introduction to the chakras

Posted on May 20, 2010 in Healing

Ancient Indian traditions teach about seven energy centres within the subtle body, which interpenetrates the physical body. The subtle body is the non-physical psychic body that is superimposed on our physical bodies. These energy centres, called chakras, are seen as spinning discs which act as generators, receiving, assimilating and transmitting life energy into the body from external sources (such as the environment, and universal, multidimensional sources).

Beginner’s guide to meditation

Posted on Mar 17, 2010 in Healing, Spiritual living

Learning to meditate is probably the single most precious gift you can give yourself. If you’re anything like me, the average working mum, you’re rushing around, living life at a hectic pace and playing several very different roles simultaneously. It’s easy to become confused, out of balance and lost, to miss the still, small voice of your inner wise self whispering words of wisdom. Meditation is a practice that helps you to tune out all the background noise and daily concerns, and to return to the calm centre of your true self.