08/10/2021 6:01 AM
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Astrology
Updated 08/10/2021 6:01 AM
Through Reiki and other practices we can evaluate how our
energy is
in each of the 7 most important centers (chakras) of the body.
Being
multidimensional
is in our essence since we came into the world.
Then western culture keeps trying to divide us.
But why go against wise nature?
All our
dimensions
are in constant relationship: the corporal, the mental, the emotional, the social and the spiritual, impact one on the other.
We are used to consulting with specialists who deal with the physical plane and many times we stay there, hopefully we get to work on our mental plane or emotions in therapy.
What about our spiritual dimension?
Our energy has a lot of information about what happens in our
body, mind and emotions
.
Our energy has a lot of information about what happens to our body, mind and emotions.
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We are energy
The
energy
- also called
Chi, Qui, Prana or Ki
in other cultures - tells us about how we are and also how others perceive us.
That many people cannot see it - although all can develop this capacity with adequate training - does not mean that it does not exist.
And in a pandemic we have already learned very well that although something is not seen, it does not mean that it is not in the air.
Through the imposition of hand, Usui Reiki sends "universal energy" to enhance our energy or vital flow.
This integrative practice, which takes into account all dimensions of being, restores the
free and natural circulation
of our energy flow, unblocking those areas that have lost their way for one thing or another.
The
Reiki
is a Japanese technique originally enhancing self -
realization, spiritual growth and evolution.
We can also think that we are like instruments that are losing that exact tuning to resonate in harmony and that need to be re-tuned like the strings of a guitar.
This "tuning" can be with
internal resources such
as autoreiki, meditation or breathing practices, among others.
Reiki is a technique native to Japan that enhances self-realization, growth and spiritual evolution.
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Energy centers and blockages
When our energy is
diminished or obstructed
we can notice different signs and alarms, both in our body and in our thoughts or emotions.
This translates as
discomfort
or a feeling that something is not working well.
It is important to know that we have 7 main energy centers, called
chakras
, which in Sanskrit means
circle or disk
.
Each of them is related to certain systems or parts of the body and emotions.
Knowing about our chakras (energy centers) opens the doors to our self-knowledge and self-care.
The 7 chakras of the body
The
chakras
are gateways that, depending on their location, represent energy in different parts of the body.
They absorb energy, process it and assimilate it according to the vibrational frequency of each human being.
Each one has a
particular
location
,
colors
that identify them and
representations
on the physical and emotional plane.
These seven main centers connect us with the source, with the universal energy.
We share a guide to signs of imbalance and ways to activate energy, from first to seventh.
Each chakra has a particular location, colors that identify them, and representations on the physical and emotional plane.
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1. Root Chakra
Called in Sanskrit
muladahara
and represented by the color
red
, it is the one that connects us with the earth, gives us the feeling of security and survival.
It is located at the base of the
spine.
Signs of imbalance:
Constipation, hemorrhoids, knee and leg injuries, sciatica, bone diseases, feelings of uprooting, fear, guilt, shyness, distrust, attachment to material possessions and difficulty setting limits.
Strategies to enhance it:
Connect with the sense of smell, make contact with the earth element, either through gardening activities, walking barefoot on the grass or wooden floor or hugging a tree.
Chant the LAM or HAM mantras.
Write or repeat the statement "I accept abundance."
2. Sacral chakra
Named
svadhisthana
in Sanskrit
and represented by the color
orange
, it is the one that connects us with freedom, pleasure and enjoyment.
It is located below the navel in the genital area.
Signs of imbalance:
sexual, kidney, bladder and lumbar spine problems, fear of enjoyment, repression of pleasure and freedom of expression, feelings of loneliness and lack of creativity.
Strategies to enhance it:
Connect with the sense of taste, make contact with the water element, either through an immersion bath, swimming, enjoying a warm or refreshing shower.
Take a moment to treat yourself to a tasty snack.
Carry out creative expression activities.
Chant the VAM or BAM mantras.
Write or repeat the statement "I enjoy life."
3. Solar plexus chakra
Called
manipura
in Sanskrit
and represented by the color
yellow
, it is the one that connects us with our power and personal self-esteem, with joy.
It is located two fingers above the navel.
Signs of imbalance:
Diseases of the digestive system, heartburn, ulcers, excess weight, chronic fatigue, addiction to stimulants, feelings of insecurity, lack of self-confidence, guilt, personal dissatisfaction, selfishness, addiction to power, obsession, coldness, bad mood, feeling disconnection.
Strategies to enhance it:
Connect with the sense of sight, connect with the fire element, either with a stoker, light the fireplace, light a candle or yellow candle.
Also sunbathe a little a day, allow yourself to feel the solar energy, also experience a sunrise or sunset.
Chant the RAM mantra.
Write or repeat the statement "I believe in my personal power."
4. Heart chakra
Called
anahata
in Sanskrit
and represented by the color
green
or
pink
, it is what connects us with the ability to give and receive love.
It is located at the level of the heart, in the center of the chest.
Signs of imbalance:
Heart and respiratory diseases, inability to love and feel loved, feelings of isolation, disconnection, alienation and selfishness.
Strategies to enhance it:
Connect with the sense of touch, either by performing self-massages or taking a massage session.
Make contact with the air element, making our breathing conscious both when entering and leaving our body.
Also let the wind ruffle us, open the windows and feel the sensation of the air on your face.
Chant the YAM mantra.
Write or repeat the statement "I give and receive love."
Heart chakra: it is the one that connects us with the ability to give and receive love.
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5. Laryngeal chakra
Called
vishuddha
in Sanskrit
,
and represented by the light
blue
or
light blue
color
, it is what connects us with the ability to communicate.
It is located at the level of the throat, between the larynx and the walnut.
Signs of imbalance:
Throat disorders, voice problems, difficulty communicating, fear of expressing for fear of being wrong, verbiage.
Strategies to enhance it:
Connect with the sense of hearing, either by placing a song that we like to listen to, enjoying singing and perceiving the different tonalities, or by being silent, closing our eyes and activating this sense.
What sounds are you capable of perceiving internal and external?
We can also discover different sounds that come from nature that we may not usually pay attention to, such as the noise of the leaves moving with the wind or the different songs of the birds that surround us.
Chant the HAM mantra.
Write or repeat the statement "I express what I feel."
6. Third eye chakra
Called
ajna
in Sanskrit
and represented by the color
indigo
or
dark blue
, it is what connects us with intuition and extrasensory perception capacity.
It is located at the base of the nose, between the eyebrows.
Signs of imbalance:
Vision problems, headaches, psychological disorders related to vision, a feeling of disconnection with one's intuition and inner guidance.
Strategies to enhance it:
Connect with the sense of vision, but that does not refer to seeing with our two eyes, but to seeing beyond, relying on our ability to clairvoyance.
Close your eyes and feel the sense of connection with our own source.
Visualize that our goals and purposes are achieved as if they were already a reality.
Chant the OM mantra.
Write or repeat the statement "I follow my inner guide."
Third eye: it is the one that connects us with intuition and extrasensory perception capacity.
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7. Crown chakra
Named in Sanskrit
sahasrara
and represented by the color
violet, white or gold
, it is the one that connects us with the sky and the transcendence.
It is located above the head, in the center.
Signs of imbalance:
Mental rigidity, self-centeredness, absent-mindedness, materialism, contempt for spirituality, domination, manipulation, seeking approval, fear of expanding one's consciousness, feeling of lack of meaning and purpose on earth.
Strategies to enhance it:
Connect with our own spirituality and with that superior and universal energy that transcends us but is also present in everything that surrounds us.
Feel the presence of our ancestors, guides and beings of light accompanying us on the way.
Chant the OM mantra.
Write or repeat the statement "I connect with the source."
When we become aware that we are much more than matter, new doors open.
As the great inventor Nikola Tesla wisely said many years ago: "If you want to discover the secrets of the Universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration."
Integrative practices (also called alternative or complementary therapies) are on the rise and many people are coming to explore other ways to promote their holistic well-being.
By Belén Castelli, an occupational therapist with a degree in integrative medicine from the University of Belgrano, meditation instructor, Reiki teacher, floral and sound therapist. On Instagram: @ Bel.Castelli.
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