The Chakra Thread

[Samhain]

Talk about everything to do with Chakras here!
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[nimh]

maybe i'll ask my reiki teacher for another attunement. that always seems to clean up my chakras

do you have a specific way that you prefer to clear chakras?

[Samhain]

maybe i'll ask my reiki teacher for another attunement. that always seems to clean up my chakras

do you have a specific way that you prefer to clear chakras?
nimh when i next have time I'll post some exercises up for you to think about
S

[nimh]

k thanks

:)

[Samhain]

First of all guys and gals I'll desribe the chakras, then we'll talk about some exercises. don't let this be a one man show, others do chip in with ideas if you feel moved too!

the chakras, we have 7 main ones in our bodies, they are responsible for our bodies being inbalance and intune and are the gateway to the spiritual world, some people feel that what ever ill health we are feeling can be linked to one or more of our chakras being out of balance. they are basically energy centres.

so starting from the top of the body
The crown chakra (top of the head) gateway to the heavens
The brow or third eye (in the middle of our forehead) our psychic centre
The throat Chakra (bottom of neck) governs what we say
The heart Chakra (middle of chest, in the space between nipples) Love
The solar Plexas (about an inch above belly button) governs feels espically gut feelings
The sacral Chakra (our sex organs) guess what? sex!
The Base chakra (about where aour anus is) grounds and bases us

this is just a quick guide they have many more aspects to them, do a net search for more detail
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[Samhain]

so we can open and close are chakras, for things like sex! meditating magic and psychic.
I can't stress this enough, when finished, you must perform the exercise of closing you chakras before going about your daily lives, or you may leak energy and soak up negative energy from people around you.

make sure your not going to be desturbed take phone of hook etc
sit in a comfortable postion, relax and take some deep breaths, through the nose and out through the mouth.

imagine a a cord going from your base chakra deep deep into the centre of the earth, this grounds you throughout the exercise.
draw up energy from the earth through the cord let it enter your base chakra and it opens into a beautiful red flower
take some breaths, draw up energy past your base chakra into your sacral chakra and this opens into a beautiful orange flower draw up energy again from the earth through the base and sacral chakra into your solar plexus chakra and this opens into a beautiful yellow flower
drawing energy from the earth through the first 3 chakras to your heart chakra, which opens into a beautiful green flower
again draw up energy from the earth going past the first 4 chakras (remember the energy has to flow upwards, draw up past all the prevouis chakras) to your throat chakra, opens into a beautiful blue flower
now we come to the third eye, draw energy up past the first 5 chakras to your third eye, here you have a choice of ethier a beautiful purple flower, or a beautiful eye opening with a vivid purple pupil
then finally draw the energy up past all six chakras to the top of your head where a beautiful brilliant white flower opens

now you have done this draw the earth energy up and up until it flows out of the crown chakra at the top of your head and flows down your outside of your body, this cleanses your inside and outside, at the same time draw down brillant white light from the universe into your body so you are both cleansed and grounded, any energy not used up by your body will be soaked back into the earth even if you are inside.
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[Samhain]

you must close the chakras when you have finished, for reasons outlined above.

starting with the crown the flower forms a bud but does not close completly so you retain a conection to the universe
your third eye ethier closes and disappears or forms a bud and goes back in your body.
your throat forms a bud, goes back into your body
your heart forms a bud, goes back in your body
your solar plexas forma a bud goes back in your body
your sacral forms a bud goes back in your body
your base forms a bud but does not close completly and you leave the cord there to keep you grounded.

for extra protection I.E your in a stressful situation, close your chakras even if you haven't opened them, and imagine a wooden door firmly closed over each, also imagine your self in a bubble a colour that for you means protection. when you feel safer you can remove the doors. very useful for those of us who don't like the people we work with.

if your chakra don't open easily don't force them to open, take a note they might be out of balance, lie down and imagine a soft white light coming from the universe bathing your chakra or chakra for as long as needed.
remember to thank the universe afterwards and close your chakras as they may have opened during the process
S

[seamonster66]

I've thought about this before, because I have back problems and it makes me feel out of allignment in other ways as well. I'm gonna try this.


I like the idea of the third eye, ever since i was a kid I would get a weird feeling there. if i put myu fingertips maybe 2 cm off the skin there I et a strange sensation.

I don't know what to make of this, but sometimes i can put energy into someone, i get this ffeling in my abdomen and force it out through my fingers. One person I was involved with actually noticed this without me saying...she said she noticed a feeling when I was doing it without telling her, and then i stopped and she said she didn't feel it anymore,

She was brilliant but seduced me into ruin for a while, actuallly kind of evil, but smart.

[Samhain]

I've thought about this before, because I have back problems and it makes me feel out of allignment in other ways as well. I'm gonna try this.


I like the idea of the third eye, ever since i was a kid I would get a weird feeling there. if i put myu fingertips maybe 2 cm off the skin there I et a strange sensation.

I don't know what to make of this, but sometimes i can put energy into someone, i get this ffeling in my abdomen and force it out through my fingers. One person I was involved with actually noticed this without me saying...she said she noticed a feeling when I was doing it without telling her, and then i stopped and she said she didn't feel it anymore,

She was brilliant but seduced me into ruin for a while, actuallly kind of evil, but smart.
what you have just desribed is commonly known as reiki
http://reiki.7gen.com/
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[seamonster66]

I'm learning so much today. That moment was a vaildation that this force exists to me, it was mindblowing that someone else could feel a tingle when i did it

[Samhain]

I'm learning so much today. That moment was a vaildation that this force exists to me, it was mindblowing that someone else could feel a tingle when i did it
I think its good to know that this is recognised and if you like its something that you can develope and use for healing, you can even take a qualification
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[seamonster66]

I'm interested in learning more, and using on someone worthy like tatiana this time, instead of a rich junkie girl who was using me

[Samhain]

I'm interested in learning more, and using on someone worthy like tatiana this time, instead of a rich junkie girl who was using me
I think its a safe practice, to just have a read of on the net, or buy some books and get practicing! -lucky wife!
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[nimh]

sam, thanks for your chakra meditation, i love it. :D

cheers!

[Samhain]

sam, thanks for your chakra meditation, i love it. :D

cheers!
your welcome and if you know of anything along the same lines, do share!
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[nimh]

i just visualize my chakras as brilliant balls of spinning light. i look for dark areas or sluggish areas and let the reiki flow into them.

and of course, there's this handy dandy reference charthttp://hipforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26779&stc=1

[Samhain]

i just visualize my chakras as brilliant balls of spinning light. i look for dark areas or sluggish areas and let the reiki flow into them.

and of course, there's this handy dandy reference charthttp://hipforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26779&stc=1
thanks Nimh and i would just add, that if people have any 'chakra' experinces and are comfortable posting them here, I would be delighted!
S

[Samhain]

below is a thread from Marie's beautiful forum which I think would work very well with the exercises in this thread

http://hipforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179678&page=1&pp=10
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[kitty fabulous]

An excellent book on the chakras is Anodea Judith's Wheels of Life.

Yoga and breathing are the best way to clear blocked chakras.

Here's a great resource for Kundalini yoga, including some yoga sets and mudra/mantra meditations: http://www.100megsfree.com/yoga/yogaset.html

[Samhain]

In the following posts I'm going to talk about some Aromatherapy oils you can use with your chakras, don't use artificial perfumes use the real thing!
WARNINGall the oils must be diluted in an appropiate base oil before you use them (only lavendar can be used neat on your skin) all the exercises here are safe providing you dilute all oils and all the aromatherapy oils are safe for homeuse. however aromatherapy can be harmful if not used correctly, if you are at all unsure consult a qualified aromatherapist some oils must not be used when pregnant for example, again consult a qualified aromatherapist

while you open your chakras visulise a bright healing light entering them and rub a little of the oil in a clockwise motion on the area, clockwise symbolises healing.
Work from the base chakra up
S

[Samhain]

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The Base chakra
(about where your anus is) this is your physical energy centre, are you feeling sluggish, if so use a citrus oil, to give yourself a boost.
grapefruit is zingy!, while bergamot is ideal if you are a man or you would like to connect to masculine energies. tangerine is lovely for a child.
If on the other hand you feel you need to be grounded that you are over active you could try a little patchouli (masculine) or feminine try the lovely Jasmine
S

[Samhain]

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The sacral Chakra (our sex organs)
This governs are sexuality and creativity.
when blocked we may feel uncreative and ashamed of our sexual side, parhaps even idulge in sexual practices that we may feel are unsafe for ourselves.
If we work on unblocking this chakra one should be prepared for a possible rush of sexual feelings and the (unlikely) possibilty of memories of sexual abuse resurfacing (go and speak to a professional if this does happen and/or confide in someone close)
Good oils to use for this chakra are ones that will make us feel sexy and creative these include

Jasmine
Patchouli
RoseSandalwood
Ylang Ylang

[Samhain]

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The solar Plexas (about an inch above belly button)

This chakra is all about our emotional states, personnal power and fulfillment.
when blocked or out of balance we may feel over sensative to critism, or have trouble reaching our emotions or listening to them.
we may also have trouble motivating ourselves towards personnal goals or feel we are simply not good enough to reach those goals.
Juniper; will have a calming effect on the emotions and help promote postive feelings
Basil; will leave you feeling uplifted
Ginger; can be used to strenghen the resolve you need to reach your goals
Lemon; (the colour of this chakra) gives the feeling of starting afresh
Vetiver; relaxing will relieve nervous tension and stress
S

[Samhain]

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Heart Chakra by Ruth McGregor


The Heart Chakra is the balancing point of the Chakra system. The three Chakras relating to the physical world are below it, and above are three Chakras relating to the internal representation of the physical world. It is governed by the sun, and is known by the colour green. Again, this chakra spins faster than those below it, but not as fast as those above.

Here, we experience love ? pure, unconditional love that is all encompassing and so totally different from the passion-directed love of the Sacral Chakra. This is balance, softness, compassion, an expansion of the heart and is felt as a state of being, independent of any other person. It just is.

As the name suggests, physically this Chakra relates to the heart, and also the lungs and thymus. Therefore, related illnesses could be respiratory problems such as asthma, heart problems and high blood pressure. A malfunction can also slow down the metabolic rate.

On an emotional level, however, we can feel split between mind and body or become withdrawn into ourselves. There can also be a tendency to give all our time and energy to others, thereby losing sight of our own needs and balance.

The main message of the Heart Chakra is that of balance and interconnection between self-love and love for others.
From aromatherapyoutlet
The Heart chakra is associated with a gradual increase of consciousness, as it sits between the lower three and upper three chakras. However, primarily, it is the center of unconditional love.
Emotionally, when this chakra is blocked, you're likely to feel wounded or victimized. When the energy from the fourth chakra is disrupted, you may have trouble protecting yourself from emotional harm because you generally feel raw and emotionally vulnerable.

When the Anahata chakra is open and energy is flowing positively, you are likely to feel open, loving, and compassionate to those around you and to be very accepting of people for who they are.

Essential oils most applicable to this chakra are rose, bergamot, melissa, jasmine or rosewood.

[Samhain]

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Throat chakra (in the neck)

The Throat chakra is associated with acts of communication, including speaking the truth or finding creative ways for self-expression.
The more free-flowing the energy of this chakra, the more you are able to speak your truth without fearing the consequences. When your fifth chakra is in balance, your will is aligned with devine will, causing you to feel that things are going your way.

When the throat chakra is disrupted, you may become afraid to speak your opinions or feel unsure about what you might say.

Essential oils most applicable to this chakra are blue chamomile, sage, lemongrass or hyssop.

[Samhain]

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The Third Eye Chakra
The Third Eye Chakra (sixth Chakra) is also known as the Brow Chakra. It is the center of physic power, higher intuition, the energies of the spirit, magnetic forces and light. This center is about Divine Thought, balanced intuition and intellect. The place of dreams, visions and imagination. The keyword is Vision. The gift here is trusting the intuitive wisdom and allowing the intellect to show you how to manifest that wisdom. It also assists in the purification of negative tendencies and in the elimination of selfish attitudes. To know is to be.

Location: middle of forehead, above the eyebrows
Element: Light
Energy: Visionary
Key Word: Vision
Color: Indigo: representing the attainment, the search, and those who search for the spiritual purpose of life
Essential Oils: Frankincense, Chamomile Blue, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Cedarwood, Cypress
Choose the essential oil, which will help open and activate balance both the right and left hemispheres of the brain, to help stimulate intuitive thinking and release rigid, judgmental thoughts.

[Samhain]

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The Crown Chakra
The Crown Chakra (seventh Chakra) is the center of spirituality, enlightenment, dynamic thought and energy. The keyword is Inspiration. It is here that we have a higher glimpse of our role and our destiny. It is here that we learn to trust the inner voice which we hear. This Chakra is the connecting link to our highest and finest self.

It enables us to see the truth concerning illusory ideals, pride and vanity.

Location: the crown of the head
Element: Air
Energy: Visionary
Key Word: Inspiration
Color: Violet: representing royalty in enlightenment and the search and attainment of the true meanings of spiritually, life and existence
Golden-White: representing the state of perfection in body, mind, emotions and spiritually
Essential Oils: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Lavender, Spikenard, Myrrh
Choose the essential oil, which will help to facilitate the connection between heaven and earth.

[Samhain]

I have reached the end of my input to this thread -for now

however if you would like to add anything to it, go ahead! and if you have been following this, thankyou!

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[warmhandedcanadian]

shit! I love this thread.... I have just started balancing my chakras... (2 times now on my own) and I DIDNT close my chakras!!!!! eeeek.

I think I have been picking up on others negative energy more that usual.

(ahem* PMS)

[warmhandedcanadian]

I have been using crystals and the "Crystal Bible" by Judy Hall. Now i am a little bored with this book ...... I'm hungry for more information but my attention span is too short to read the computer.

(it is a great book though)

The pics are awesome.

[Samhain]

make sure you remember to close them!!
S

[warmhandedcanadian]

its too late... im losing all my e n e r g y.......


hhhhhheeeeellllppppp.

[sylvanlightning]

Bahahaha, oh your funny... :)


Here is another chakra link i found doing some late night browsing.

1) The etheric body is a body composed entirely of lines of force, and of points where these lines of force cross each other, and thus form (in crossing) centres of energy. Where many such lines of force cross each other, you have a larger centre of energy, and where great streams of energy meet and cross, as they do in the head, and up the spine, you have seven major centres. There are seven such, plus twenty-nine lesser centres and forty-nine smaller centres, known to esotericists. (17 - 72)

http://bernie.cncfamily.com/spi/bailey/ab_centres.htm
http://home.thirdage.com/Spirituality/rainbowbridge1/

[warmhandedcanadian]

It really makes sense when you think about it... I have often wondered where this energy (spirit) resided.... growing up christian thinking it was in my heart... but its so much more than that.

[sylvanlightning]

I love this poem :)



http://www.lightparty.com/Spirituality/InvocUnifiedChakra.html

[Samhain]

that would be a great one to read at rituals, I'm so pleased people are taking an interest in this thread again!
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[Bunbury]

This is really interesting. Not something I have any experience of, but I've started wondering about yoga recently. I'm going to have a think about all this and maybe have a go at the exercises. Thanks. :)

[Samhain]

This is really interesting. Not something I have any experience of, but I've started wondering about yoga recently. I'm going to have a think about all this and maybe have a go at the exercises. Thanks. :)
oh, well let us know how you do!
S

[warmhandedcanadian]

Love the poem..... its a great reminder ... I love that feeling when your heart swells up with the light....

[kayvan]

my The sacral Chakra is underactive and worsest chakra.
does this means that im not creative?

[Samhain]

my The sacral Chakra is underactive and worsest chakra.
does this means that im not creative?
I will have a think about this and come up with some answers for you
S

[mynameiskc]

it was kinda neat. i felt a very physical reaction to just reading your chakra exercises. i went to a reiki healer sorta gal one time, for my headaches. it worked really well. even with all the kinds running and jumping all over the place, i'd never been so relaxed.

[Samhain]

my The sacral Chakra is underactive and worsest chakra.
does this means that im not creative?
the first thing i would like to ask you is, how do you know this about your sacral Chakra?
has someone told you or do you feel it yourself, because its very important that you are guided by yourself and not from what other people say.

if chakra is unbalanced on an emotional level, you may be experincing sexual difficulties, you may be having problems being intimate with people, or it could be just the oppersite, you may be indulging in sexual practices that you have prevousily felt that you would never do, or be having a lot of sex with a lot of people, this isn't a judgement about sexual morality, rather about looking at what your own sex life is like and wether its changed and wether you are happy with it.

there isn't a direct link to creativity with this chakra being out of balance, however it goes without saying that if you are a creative person if you are feeling unbalanced in one area it would effect your creativity.
follows is an exercise, I have found where you will be able to tell which chakra are unbalanced and steps you can take to balance them.

remember to close your chakras after doing work with them
S

[Samhain]

Balancing Chakra Bath
From Linda Foltyn

Colored Light Meditation
Every day I give myself a bath, well that too, but this is a colorful light bath that clears and balances my chakras. I use it at the beginning of my day to protect myself and set my intentions.

Balancing Your Chakras in a Color Bath

Begin by sitting comfortably. Take a deep breath in through your nose, and exhale out through your mouth. Do this three times. Now begin by picturing the white light of God and of Universal love swirling around you in a counter-clockwise motion, starting at your feet, and moving up towards your head. Picture this motion of white light going around you three times, each time starting at the bottom of your feet and moving upwards.

Next, start a little bit above your head, picture a purple (crown chakra - which brings in spirit) light swirling around, try counter-clockwise, if that doesn't quite feel right, trying move the purple light in a clockwise motion.

How does it feel? Does it move easily, or does it feel hard to move the purple light around? If it feels "stuck" keep picturing this purple light moving in the direction you have chosen clockwise or counter-clockwise. Now take that purple light and picture it swirling around your body, swirling down toward your feet and back up again going in a clockwise or counter-clockwise motion. Once you have done this, you can move on, the purple light may be moving with ease, or feel heavy and stuck. The heavy or stuck feeling just means that the chakra is unbalanced, but the more you work at this on a daily basis, the more it will open up and balance and begin to move with ease.

Moving the different color lights in a clockwise motion brings in energy to that chakra, moving the different color lights in a counter-clockwise motion repel incoming energy or protect that chakra.

Now let's move to the area on the forehead which is the third-eye chakra (which is your intuitive area). Begin by picturing an indigo color light in a circular motion clockwise or counter-clockwise, whichever "feels" easier or better. Picture it moving until you feel that it is clear or moving in an easy motion, now take that indigo light and swirl it around your body, in a clockwise or counter-clockwise motion down to your feet and back up to your head.

You can move the light up and down your body, once you feel you have finished with that particular chakra and are ready to move on.

Next is the throat area (throat chakra, which holds anger and the ability to speak up for oneself). Picture a light blue light going in a clockwise or counter-clockwise motion. Same as above until it moves with ease or you feel you need to move on. Don't expect all these chakras to have a "clear" or "easy" feeling the first time you do this. It may take several times before the chakras will change and become clear and balanced (the color moving with ease). Picture the blue light swirling around your body in a clockwise or counter-clockwise motion down your body to your feet and back up again to your head.

The chest area, which is known as the heart chakra (which is the center of love for self, and being able to love). This color is pink or green. Pick one of the colors and picture it moving in a clockwise or counter-clockwise motion. When you are ready you can then swirl it around your body and down to your feet and back up to your head.

The diaphragm chakra (located right below your breastbone or in the stomach area) is the color of yellow, and relates to emotional issues, once again picture the yellow going clockwise or counter-clockwise. When you are ready you can then swirl it around your body and down to your feet and back up to your head. Different chakras may move in different directions. They do not all have to go in the same direction, and will not always be the same, let your intuition be your guide.

The belly chakra color is orange (this relates to sexuality) repeat sequence as stated above. Moving the color light clockwise or counter-clockwise and then down and up the body.

Lastly the root chakra color is red and located in the pelvic area (this relates to safety and security in all aspects of life).
Swirl the color light in the chakra area and then down and up the body.

This meditation should begin to bring in healing colors and light into your spiritual being to help you to cope and deal with different aspects of your life in a more meaningful way.

You will be more peaceful, life will make more sense, you will be spreading your rainbow of light out toward other people around you, and they will respond to you in a more positive way.

Another way in which I use this tool is to do this to friends and family who are having a difficult time. This is called distant healing. I can picture the person in my mind's eye and send them the white light. I picture the white light starting at their feet and swirling it around their body three times. I then use the different color lights relating to each chakra; purple, indigo, light blue, pink or green, yellow, orange, and red, using each color light and swirling it around their chakra and then down and up their body. I'm often told they feel more relaxed and more peaceful and better able to handle what is currently going on in their lives at that moment.

Go lightly,
Linda Foltyn

[kayvan]

the first thing i would like to ask you is, how do you know this about your sacral Chakra?
has someone told you or do you feel it yourself, because its very important that you are guided by yourself and not from what other people say.

if chakra is unbalanced on an emotional level, you may be experincing sexual difficulties, you may be having problems being intimate with people, or it could be just the oppersite, you may be indulging in sexual practices that you have prevousily felt that you would never do, or be having a lot of sex with a lot of people, this isn't a judgement about sexual morality, rather about looking at what your own sex life is like and wether its changed and wether you are happy with it.

there isn't a direct link to creativity with this chakra being out of balance, however it goes without saying that if you are a creative person if you are feeling unbalanced in one area it would effect your creativity.
follows is an exercise, I have found where you will be able to tell which chakra are unbalanced and steps you can take to balance them.

remember to close your chakras after doing work with them
Swhat creativity has to do with sex? thats my question and i dont look bieng intimate but i try to help them when i can.

[Samhain]

what creativity has to do with sex?
well thats something I'm going to let you find out for yourself
S

[kayvan]

well thats something I'm going to let you find out for yourself
Si find that it has nothing to do with creativity.

[warmhandedcanadian]

it was kinda neat. i felt a very physical reaction to just reading your chakra exercises. i went to a reiki healer sorta gal one time, for my headaches. it worked really well. even with all the kinds running and jumping all over the place, i'd never been so relaxed.

yesss!!!!!!

I wrote Sylvian's down in my journal too .....

[nimh]

this is a lovely thread to revisit! :)



i did some work on my chakras this morning. my chakra meditation looked a little like this:
all of my chakras started as tightly closed lotus blossoms, coloured according to chakra colours. starting at the base, i opened them one at a time, until the petals of the lotus were fully opened.
http://www.axses.net/encyc/bta/plants/wtrlilbl.gif
in the center of each lotus is an intense ball of light/energy. i put reiki into each ball until it grew out beyond the borders of my body. i opened up each chakra in sequence from base to crown until they were all wide open, spinning, clear wheels of energy of equal intensity and size,http://www.krystallhjulet.no/chakra.jpg then started closing them. starting with the crown, i let the energy/light spin in tighter and tighter until it was inside of the lotus flower again, then the lotus petals closed up tight like a bud around the ball of light/energy. i worked my way down to the base, closing each in turn.
http://www.eddiem.com/gallery/about/lotusbud/107-0710_sml.jpg

[Samhain]

Thanks Nimh, yes I am pleased with this thread, it was one of the first in this forum and has become a bit of a classic!
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[warmhandedcanadian]

I like it too, :)

Nimh I'm impressed that you can do this charkra work so well. I need help. When I tried to do the color bath I started feeling naseaus .... wth?

I felt like I coulnt concentrate without something guiding me.

I also feel like I'm trying too hard. I did have the imagry though, and the swirling was working, it seemed too fast though... ugh.

[nimh]

if you need to have something guiding you, there are guided meditations on disc that are just lovely. i always seem to fall asleep to things like that, but it might be perfect for you.

if things go too fast, just go back to your breathing.

grounding might help too. reach down all the way to the center of the earth, you can envision a huge crystal there, to wrap your roots around. you can work on your chakras while you're grounded like that.

[warmhandedcanadian]

cool , thanks.


Yeah I have been using hemi-synch... there is an awesome realxation one which maybe I can hook myself up to while I'm cleansing....

[warmhandedcanadian]

need this info up front yo.