Chakra’s relate to energy points and the physical being
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here are seven main chakras in our body. These energy centers are aligned in an ascending column from the base of the spine to the top of the head. Each chakras associated with a certain color, function and distinguishing characteristic. Chakras are analyzed based on the individual shape and vibrancy. Round, circular chakras denote a balanced energy system, while non circular or blurred chakras show an imbalance in your aura centers. The seven chakras aligned in our bodies, provide insight on the following areas of our lives: First Chakra: Root-Red This chakra is the energy of the physical plane and material reality. It is the centre of manifestation and the place from which passion flows: the source of power and ego development Second Chakra: Navel-Orange The colour of this chakra reflects creativity, sociability, emotional life and sexuality. This chakra is the position from which one reaches out, expands and relates to others. SACRED JOURNEY IN
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Third Chakra: Solar Plexus-Yellow This chakra rules mental activity and is the centre of your ego and personal power. It regulates the life force in the body, giving energy to your dreams and goals, allowing you to take action. Fourth Chakra: Heart-Green This is the centre of teaching and healing, the chakra of self respect and love, as well as the meeting place for the mind, body and spirit. Balance and a strong connection to nature is found here. Fifth Chakra: Throat-Blue This chakra governs the ability to express ideas and to speak your truth clearly. The throat is all about clear communication, inspiration and artistic expression. Sixth Chakra: Third Eye-Violet This centre above the eyebrow is the seat
• Oct. 14 to 15... Begin your Healing Journey by visiting the many Sacred Sites near Cusco • Oct. 16 to 22... Experience a Six-Day Retreat in the Rain Forest of MachuPicchu with Shaman Kucho. Practice Shamanism under the direct guidance of Kucho, the Guardian of MachuPicchu •Create your own mesa (portable altar and personal sacred bundle) to carry the energies that allow you to access your new connection to the Incas, the Sacred Sites and the Andes. Learn to use your mesa for deep healing and spiritual guidance. Build and share the energies of Pachamama and the Apus.
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of intuition, spiritual will, connecting ideas and developing a ‘picture’ of the world. It is the idealistic place representing your imagination and desires. Seventh Chakra: Crown-White Inner knowledge, enlightenment, connection with higher planes of consciousness and spiritual truth are seated in the crown chakra. White is the perfect merging of all colours. ◆ For more information visit www.lifeportraits.ca or call 403.253.0032 or 403.259.4778