Anahata, the fourth chakra, located at the level of the heart and connected to the thymus, is the center of identity, of the courage to be oneself, of impersonal and unconditional love, of the sense of communion and of unity with all that surrounds us . It is the center of the entire chakra system because it connects the three lower physical and emotional centers to the three higher mental and spiritual centers. All the other Chakras therefore depend on this, since the heart is considered the seat of the spirit and the center from which all human emotions are born, especially love. Its main functions are love, compassion, patience and humility. The associated keyword is I love. Both the air element and the sense of touch are connected to the fourth chakra, which reveals the sensitivity of the heart, the ability to establish relationships, its predisposition to emotion and its ability to resonate with everything. From this chakra comes our ability to empathize, to sympathize with others, to tune in and to enter into communion with the cosmic vibrations. Also through this energetic center, we can grasp the beauty of nature, as well as that sense of harmony that exists in music, visual arts and poetry. It is in the fourth chakra that images, sounds and words are transformed into feelings. The end of the fourth chakra is the attainment of perfect union through love. Every search for deep and intimate relationships, unity, harmony and love is expressed in the heart chakra, even when such feelings come to us in the form of suffering, pain, fear of detachment or loss of affection. The energy of the Heart Chakra is associated with the vibration of the green color, which symbolizes balance, compassion and harmony and transmits love for nature. It is the color that represents the union between terrestrial nature and celestial nature.

Tap into your body’s vital source of energy and wellness Positioned along the spinal axis, from the tailbone to the crown of the head, the seven main energy centers of the body are called chakras. Author Michelle Fondin explores and explains each one in the seven chapters of this book, demystifying their role in facilitating healing, balance, personal power, and everyday well-being. She offers meditations and visualizations, yoga postures, breathing exercises, and Ayurvedic dietary practices to learn about and work with the chakras. You may choose to follow the healing practices for seven days, devoting one day to each chakra; for seven weeks, focusing on each chakra for a week at a time; or at your own pace, spending as long as you need on each chakra. Whether you are experiencing an illness brought on by imbalance, feeling sluggish because of seasonal changes, or simply wishing to deepen your study of the subtle body, you will find healing and rejuvenation while discovering the power of these vibrant energy vortices, your chakras.

Unlock the Hidden Doors to Personal and Spiritual Growth The chakras are the body's invisible energy centers that store information and distribute life force. When out of balance, they hold the root cause of a variety of physical illnesses, emotional disturbances, and general unhappiness with life. Understanding and awakening the chakras will help you achieve a state of well being on every level. In Chakras for Starters, Savitri Simpson demystifies the chakras. She explains in easy-to-understand terms what they are, shows you how to work with them, and describes the many benefits you will experience. Using the wisdom, techniques, and exercises in this book, you can increase your calmness and will power, expand your heart and intuition, develop a greater sense of personal security and self-control, and experience spiritual transformation. This simplified, yet deeply meaningful, exploration of each chakra offers powerful keys to personal growth and inner peace.

As the architecture of the soul, the chakra system is the yoke of yoga—the means whereby mind and body, heaven and earth, and spirit and matter are joined together in the divine union that is the true meaning of yoga. In this long-awaited book by acclaimed chakra expert Anodea Judith, you will learn how to use yoga's principles and practices to awaken the subtle body of energy and connect with your highest source. Using seven vital keys to unlock your inner temple, you will be guided through practices that open and activate each chakra through postures, bioenergetic exercises, breathing practices, mantras, guided meditation, and yoga philosophy. With beautiful step-by-step photographs for each of the poses, along with guidelines for deeper alignment and activation of the energy body, this book is a valuable resource for teachers and students alike. Praise: "Anodea Judith's Chakra Yoga is a wonderful companion to her decades of books and teachings. Providing exploration through yogic methods for liberating, transforming, and balancing our energetic body and life, it is a gift to the world."—Shiva Rea, founder of Prana Vinyasa and author of Tending the Heart Fire "For decades, I have been waiting, wishing, longing for such a book as Anodea Judith's Chakra Yoga. As always with Anodea, the book is exquisitely presented, deep, practical, inspiring, easy to follow, contemporary. A MUST HAVE. Enjoy the ride!"—Margot Anand, author of The Art of Everyday Ecstasy

The word mandala means "sacred circle" in Sanskrit. A mandala is a circular drawing created during meditation. The word chakra is the Sanskrit word for "sacred wheel," that forms the anatomy of the emotional or energetic body. Mandala Chakra is a deep exploration into the seven chakras from seven perceptual states. It contains 49 hand-drawn mandalas that explain how the chakras hold the wisdom of nature, sacred geometry, platonic solids, world belief, consciousness and oneness. Mandala Chakra is designed to reveal the wisdom of our lives that is held within the chakras of our soul. To learn more go to: www.mandalachakra.com

A clairvoyant examines the spiritual force centers in our body. With 10 color plates.