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  We all know how it is when we are 'picking up good vibrations,' when we meet someone, and they just seem to glow. Seeing them makes us smile, lifts our mood and well, the happiness just spreads into our soul. Good vibrations, good energy, how do you get them? If you think about it, everything in the universe is energy and all energy exists at various levels of frequency and, yes, you've guessed it, vibration. The lower the frequency, the denser and heavier the energy. In humans, a low level of energy can cause us to feel that our problems are insurmountable, we are miserable, low, we may even experience pain, confusion, depression, we can find that our thinking is 'fuzzy' and we can't get a grip on things. However, the higher our vibrational frequency, the lighter we feel. Our body. mind and spirit feel free, we feel energised and on top of things. Life can seem thrilling, exciting, satisfying, and peaceful. Our bodies feel better too, we are more energetic, a

Crown Chakra: I Understand The Crown Chakra is the sum of all the lower six chakras. It is the key to accessing higher conscious levels that connect a person to the Divine and the guidance of the Universe. The Sanskrit name is SAHASRARA The Crown Chakra lies at the top of the head. Some refer to it as a violet chakra and some refer to it as the white light chakra, it's all about finding the colour between the two that represents your soul. When imbalanced a person can feel a lack of purpose, a disconnection from the Divine source, apathy, and fear.  for the Crown Chakra When in balance, a person enjoys a deep sense of spiritual connection with the Divine, a connection with the Universe, wisdom, and peace. This person will feel blessed. Yoga can help to awaken and balance the Crown Chakra. The mantra is pure silence. Only in silence can the soul connect to the Divine and listen to the messages of the Divine's guidance. Affirmations. I am one with the Universe. I honour and cheri

Third Eye Chakra. I See. The Third Eye Chakra is in the centre of a person's intuition, inner wisdom, psychic abilities and their sixth sense. The Sanskrit name is AJNA. This chakra is located between the eyebrows. The colour of this chakra is indigo. When there is an imbalance or obstruction of the Third Eye Chakra, a person can feel they have suppressed intuition, a lack of imagination and they may experience vision disorders. A person may also experience headaches, (in particular, migraines) and could be prone to nightmares. When in balance, a person has profound, guided intuition, perception of future events, an unclouded vision and a sense of Divine Guidance. Yoga poses such as child's pose, downward facing dog, pyramid pose, head to knee pose and knees to chest pose can help to balance the Third Eye Chakra. The mantra that helps the Third Eye Chakra is, OM. Affirmations: I am a wise being. I have an innate ability to look beyond the apparent. The Universe guides me all th

                                                         Throat Chakra: I Speak The Throat Chakra is the house of a person's self-expression, communication, honesty, authenticity, and their true-life purpose. It is also at the centre of our ability to listen to others. In Sanskrit this chakra is, VISHUDHA. It lies at the centre of the throat where the thyroid gland is located. The colour of this chakra is a vibrant, peacock blue. When this chakra is out of balance, we will have difficulty in communicating with others. A blockage of self-expression prevails along with a lack of confidence when communicating with others. A person with a blocked throat chakra can come across as extremely shy or can display a very secretive personality. A person with an obstructed or imbalanced throat chakra may also suffer from headaches, oral health issues and/or a sore throat that won't go away. When in balance, a person is better able to communicate and express themselves There is a confidence

                                                                  Heart Chakra: I Love The Heart Chakra holds love, self-compassion, self-acceptance, and compassion for others. The Sanskrit name for this chakra is: ANAHATA. This chakra lies at the centre of the chest. The colour is emerald, green. When the Heart Chakra is imbalanced a person can experience a lack of compassion, isolation, jealousy, and selfishness. They may also suffer from problems with the heart and lungs. When in balance, the Heart Chakra can bring empathy, generosity, trustfulness, peace, and unconditional self-love. An early morning walk on fresh grass, barefoot can work wonders for this chakra. Physical affection such as cuddling, and hugging empower the Heart Chakra. The mantra, YAM awakens this chakra. Rose and jasmine essential oils diffused in the air can also help to balance the Heart Chakra. Affirmations: I am a being of love and light. I feel a connection with the things and people that surround me. I am k

                                                          Solar Plexus Chakra: I Do    The Solar Plexus Chakra governs a person's self-esteem, confidence, strength, and willpower. The Sanskrit word is MANIPURA. The Solar Plexus Chakra is located about two inches above the naval. The colour of this chakra is a sunny yellow. When this chakra is out of balance, a loss of strength and/or a weakening of willpower may be experienced. A person with an imbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra can also experience digestive issues and fatigue. When the Solar Plexus Chakra is in balance, a person has positive energy, confidence, emotional strength, and strong willpower. Tai Chi is an effective way to help balance and heal this chakra. Chanting the mantra, 'RAM' awakens the Solar Plexus Chakra. Yoga poses that can help awaken and balance this chakra are Warrior pose, Full Boat Pose, Reverse Triangle pose, Cobra Pose and Plant pose. Affirmations: I accept myself fully. I have the power to endure

  Open Chakras It is so easy to find chakra cleansing and balancing, guided meditations on YouTube that I thought I would share with you the desired results of the meditations rather than the practice. I like Crystal Beach Chakra Healing Meditation as it is easy to follow, and I like the man's voice! So, you could try that one. The voice in a guided meditation can make it or break it so that's a very personal choice. I find it quite strange that there are so many meditations but few explanations as to the desired effect of the practice. Again, you can Google galore and research the benefits of chakra healing, so I am going to give a bite sized guide as to why it's worth taking the time to relax for twenty minutes or half an hour and feel so much better for it. If you look at the picture (above) you can see the chakras, energy centres, in the body. We start at the root, at the base of your spine and work upwards. The Root Chakra. Red.  Survival When the root chakra is open a