what can you expect during a reiki healing session
While Reiki is growing in popularity, there is still a degree of mystery surrounding what it is and what goes down during a treatment. (If you want to know what Reiki actually is, check out my article ‘What is Reiki (and why you are right to be skeptical)’). So – what can you expect from …
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chakras
We’ve all heard the word thrown around in ‘wellness’ circles, you have more than likely heard the term in a yoga or meditation class or session, and the term is used extensively among agents of ‘woo woo’. We’ve all seen the laminated Chakra sheets and ‘Chakra’ bracelets made from colourful beads in ‘Tree of Life’ …
the root chakra
Let’s start at the very beginning – a very good place to start 😊 where is it? The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine, or the end of the tailbone. It’s the foundation of our whole energy system – if the Root Chakra is out of whack, everything else will be …
the sacral chakra
Second Chakra Where is it? The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine, or the end of the tailbone. It’s the foundation of our whole energy system – if the Root Chakra is out of whack, everything else will be following suit. A strong and open Root Chakra forms a good, solid …
The solar plexus
The third Chakra. Where is it? Located in the upper abdomen, in the stomach area Other Names Manipura, meaning ‘lustrous gem’ in Sanskrit. Meaning: Self-esteem, confidence. Said to govern all things metabolic, digestive or stomach related. This chakra is about the power of being unique while celebrating our continuing connection with all of humanity. It …
The heart chakra
The fourth Chakra. Where is it? At your heart centre – the centre of the chest on the sternum. Other Names Anahata, which in Sanskrit means unhurt, unstuck and unbeaten. Element: Air Meaning: Passion, tenderness, inner-child issues, resentment. Colour: Green Essential Oils: Frankincense, Geranium, Neroli, Rose, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang. Crystals: Rose Quartz, Aventurine, Jade, …
The throat chakra
The fifth Chakra. Where is it? In your throat, between the collar bone and the larynx in the neck. Other Names Vishuddha, meaning ‘purification’ Element: Ether (space) Colour: Blue Essential Oils: Frankincense, Geranium, jasmine, lavender, eucalyptus, sandalwood, tea tree. Crystals: Amazonite, turquoise, aquamarine, lapis lazuli, blue topaz. Signs of a Blocked or Imbalanced Throat Chakra …
third eye
The sixth Chakra. Where is it? On your forehead, between the eyes slightly above the bridge of your nose. Other Names Also known as ‘Anja’, meaning ‘command’. Associated with vision, intuition, perception, psychic abilities (particularly clairvoyance and clairaudience, [more blogs on the different ‘clairs’ is coming soon]), connection to wisdom, inspiration, and creativity. Colour: Indigo, …