Chakras for Starters: Unlock the Hidden Doors to Peace and Well-Being

by Savitri Simpson

Overview

Explains in easy-to-understand terms what chakras are, the hidden power they contain, how to work with them, and describes the many benefits you will experience.

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565891562
Publisher:	Crystal Clarity Publishers
Publication date:	06/10/2004
Series:	For Starters , #2
Pages:	142
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 6.86(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

Savitri Simpson has taught classes and workshops on the chakras, yoga, meditation, and many other related topics for over 30 years. She has served as a counselor, minister, and teacher at The Expanding Light Retreat Center, where she also served as the director of the Ananda Yoga Teacher Training Program and founder/director of the Ananda Meditation Teacher Program. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baylor University, Waco Texas and is the author of several books, including Chakras for Starters, Through Many Lives, Through the Chakras and The Meaning of Dreaming. In addition to her primary devotion to yoga, meditation, and all related subjects, she is a musician, herb gardener, gourmet cook, and nature lover. She lives with her husband, Sudarshan in a geodesic dome-home at Ananda Village, near Nevada City, California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction The Seven Chakras (diagram)

CHAPTER ONE: The Seven Gates to Freedom

What Is a Chakra? Locating the Chakras Functions of the Chakras The Chakras and the Elements

CHAPTER TWO: The Earth Element (First Chakra) Steadfastness, Endurance and Faith Loyalty: The First Law of God Meditation for the First Chakra

CHAPTER THREE: The Water Element (Second Chakra) Flowing with Life's Changes "Wishy-washy-ness" True Discrimination Intuition and Inner Guidance Meditation for the Water Element

CHAPTER FOUR: The Fire Element (Third Chakra) Fiery Self-Control Concentration of Energy Meditation for the Fire Element

CHAPTER FIVE: The Air Element (Fourth Chakra-the Heart)

Expansive Love Developing Divine Love Desire vs. Devotion 69 The Meaning of Impersonal Love Meditation for the Heart Chakra

CHAPTER SIX: The Ether Element (Fifth Chakra) Calmness and Expansion The Voice Singing Through the Chakras Meditation for the Ether Element

CHAPTER SEVEN: Sixth and Seventh Chakras:

Enlightenment and Liberation The Medulla Oblongata The Spiritual Eye Spiritual Eye Meditation The Seventh Chakra and the Goal of Samadhi "Samadhi"

CHAPTER EIGHT: The Colors and Sounds of the Chakras Colors Metals and Gemstones The Inner Sounds Meditation for All the Chakras Chakras Chart About the Author About the for Starters series Index Resources

Editorial Reviews

"Chakras for Starters is a succinct but power-packed presentation. Simpson restores the essential spiritual understanding of each of the chakras; this book is a valuable tool for seekers on the path. The meditations and exercises she presents for each chakra brings the material out of the conceptual and into practice." -David Pond, author of Chakras for Beginners and Astrology and Relationships

"Chakras for Starters is not only rich in information about the chakras, it offers techniques that can help you learn how to tap into these energetic bridges that connect the physical with the spiritual...bridges that will change the way you see yourself and others forever." -Carol Ritberger Ph.D. author of Your Personality, Your Health

"Chakras for Starters is the one truly essential book on the chakras that I have read. In this clear, easy-to-understand presentation, Savitri Simpson tells you exactly what you need to know about the chakras and how to work with them for your own upliftment and spiritual growth. I highly recommend it." -Jyotish Novak, author of How to Meditate

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