KACHEN #28 (Autumn 2021) English Edition

LIVING BETTER
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAKRAS
Root chakra
“I am,” the vital force. A desire to live and to survive,
primary needs, rooting, health, safety,
the present moment.
Anchoring practices: walking barefoot, yoga,
standing position, getting out into nature.
Associated stone: Red Jasper
Sacral chakra
“I feel,” creative force. Self-respect, instinct, abundance,
wellbeing, emotions, creativity, sensual pleasure.
Practices to build fluidity: dance; vinyasa flow,
hip openers.
Associated stone: Carnelian
Solar plexus chakra
“I want, I can,” personal power. Self-esteem, ego, will,
dynamism, freedom of choice, independence.
Practices to activate heat: yoga: twists;
coming out of your comfort zone.
Associated stone: Citrine
Heart chakra
“I love, I accept,” love, compassion. Acceptance,
peace, joy, serenity, unity, wisdom, altruism,
detachment, innocence.
Practices: heart openers, pranayama
(breathing technique).
Associated stones: Rose Quartz / Malachite
Throat chakra
“I speak, I assert myself,” communication.
Purity, integrity, truth, listening, being listened to,
imagination, artistic gift, will, solidarity.
Practices: chanting abundance mantras, yoga, postures
to stretch the neck, work on deep-rooted fears.
Associated stone: Blue Agate
Third eye chakra
“I see,” intuition. Wisdom, knowledge, discernment,
inner wisdom, lucidity, clairvoyance.
Practices: meditation, keeping a journal of intentions,
restorative yoga.
Associated stone: Lapis-Lazuli
Crown chakra
“I am fulfilled,” spirituality, unity. Fulfilment,
acceptance, gratitude, harmony, peace, divine union.
Practices: meditation, yoga, inversion postures.
Associated stone: Amethyst
To find out more:
•
Mes Petits Routines, chakras
pour faire le plein d’énergie,
Sioux Berger (Ed. Marabout)
• Le Guide des Chakras, Georgia,
Coleridge (Ed. Marabout)
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