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The Ultimate Guide to Chakras and Energy Systems As powerful centers of subtle energy, the chakras have fascinated humanity for thousands of years. Llewellyn's Complete Book of Chakras is a unique and empowering resource that provides comprehensive insights into these foundational sources of vitality and strength. Discover what chakras and chakra systems are, how to work with them for personal growth and healing, and the ways our understanding of chakras has transformed throughout time and across cultures. Lively and accessible, this definitive reference explores the science, history, practices, and structures of our subtle energy. With an abundance of illustrations and a wealth of practical exercises, Cyndi Dale shows you how to use chakras for improving wellness, attracting what you need, obtaining guidance, and expanding your consciousness. Praise: ""In one thoroughly researched and beautifully written book you can learn...what it took ancient seekers a lifetime to uncover.""—Steven A. Ross, PhD, CEO of the World Research Foundation and author of And Nothing Happened...But You Can Make It Happen ""A shining constellation of timeless wisdom and brilliant insights on chakras. This groundbreaking book is an essential conduit to whole-self healing.""—Dr. Deanna Minich, founder of Food & Spirit ""Expertly researched, well written, and easy to understand. The go-to guide for understanding subtle energy systems.""—Madisyn Taylor, bestselling author and editor-in-chief of DailyOM ""Cyndi's exploration of cross-cultural systems is stunningly complete...Very impressive.""—Margaret Ann Lembo, author of Chakra Awakening

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Author:   Cyndi Dale
Publisher:   Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
Imprint:   Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
Volume:   8
Dimensions:   Width: 20.70cm , Height: 5.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   2.018kg
ISBN:  

9780738739625

ISBN 10:   0738739626
Pages:   1056
Publication Date:   08 May 2016
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Contents Introduction 20 Section 1: Chakra Fundamentals and Basic Practices 26 Part I: What Are Chakras? A Pocket Guide to Your Body’s Points of Light 27 Chapter 1: Your Spinning Wheels of Light 31 Chapter 2: What Is Kundalini? The ""Rainbow Serpent"" That Activates Our Chakras 72 Part II: The Hindu Chakra System 89 Chapter 3: The Stories Inside You: The Hindu Chakra System 91 Chapter 4: Muladhara—The First Hindu Chakra 118 Chapter 5: Svadhisthana—The Second Hindu Chakra 137 Chapter 6: Manipura—The Third Hindu Chakra 153 Chapter 7: Anahata—The Fourth Hindu Chakra 168 Chapter 8: Vishuddha—The Fifth Hindu Chakra 187 Chapter 9: Ajna—The Sixth Hindu Chakra 203 Chapter 10: Sahasrara—The Seventh Hindu Chakra 225 Part III: Fundamentals of Chakra Medicine 260 Chapter 11:Why Are Chakras Important? The Benefits of Chakra Medicine 263 Chapter 12: Chakra Medicine Methods I: Preparation and Analysis 280 Chapter 13: Chakra Medicine Methods II: Healing 312 Chapter 14: Chakra Medicine Practices: Eastern Methods 335 Chapter 15: Chakra Techniques: From Mantras to Gemstones—and Everything in Between 368 Section 2: Chakras in Depth—Historical, Scientific, and Cross-Cultural Understandings 405 Part IV: The History of Chakra Knowledge Through the Lens of Ancient India 407 Chapter 16: Ancient Vedic Scripture: The Four Canons 409 Chapter 17: Chakras Taking Form—Divining Three Movements from the Upanishads and Other Early Sacred Texts 434 Chapter 18: Following the Light of Tantra and Yoga 465 Part V: The Science of Subtle Energy 487 Chapter 19: Your Energy Primer: Understanding Physical and Subtle Energy (And a Few Matters in Between) 490 Chapter 20: Chakras as Part of the Subtle Energy Anatomy 555 Chapter 21: The Science and Structure of Chakras 596 Chapter 22: Kundalini Rises—The Chakra Serpent 650 Part VI: Chakra Systems of Asia 701 Chapter 23: Chakra Systems of India 703 Chapter 24: Tibet: Indian Tantra Meets Buddhism 732 Chapter 25: Other Asian Chakra Systems 771 Part VII: Ancient Chakra Systems Across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas 797 Chapter 26: The African Continent 800 Chapter 27: Chakra Systems of Old Europe 817 Chapter 28: The Middle East 840 Chapter 29: Chakra Medicine in the Americas 864 Part VIII: Modern Western Chakra Systems 914 Chapter 30: Early Western Mystics and Esoteric Orders 918 Chapter 31: The Theosophical Society 949 Chapter 32: Chakras Come of Age in the West 990 Part IX: Chakras ""Et Cetera:"" Natural and Unusual Chakras 1048 Chapter 33: Chakras in Nature 1050 Chapter 34: The New and Unusual Chakras and Chakra Systems 1086 Conclusion: Your ""Great Perhaps"" 1114 Glossary Endnotes Index

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In one thoroughly researched and beautifully written book you can learn...what it took ancient seekers a lifetime to uncover.--Steven A. Ross, PhD, CEO of the World Research Foundation and author of And Nothing Happened...But You Can Make It Happen A shining constellation of timeless wisdom and brilliant insights on chakras. This groundbreaking book is an essential conduit to whole-self healing.--Dr. Deanna Minich, founder of Food & Spirit Expertly researched, well written, and easy to understand. The go-to guide for understanding subtle energy systems.--Madisyn Taylor, bestselling author and editor-in-chief of DailyOM Cyndi's exploration of cross-cultural systems is stunningly complete...Very impressive.--Margaret Ann Lembo, author of Chakra Awakening

In one thoroughly researched and beautifully written book you can learn...what it took ancient seekers a lifetime to uncover. --Steven A. Ross, PhD, CEO of the World Research Foundation and author of And Nothing Happened...But You Can Make It Happen A shining constellation of timeless wisdom and brilliant insights on chakras. This groundbreaking book is an essential conduit to whole-self healing. --Dr. Deanna Minich, founder of Food & Spirit Expertly researched, well written, and easy to understand. The go-to guide for understanding subtle energy systems. --Madisyn Taylor, bestselling author and editor-in-chief of DailyOM Cyndi's exploration of cross-cultural systems is stunningly complete...Very impressive. --Margaret Ann Lembo, author of Chakra Awakening

""In one thoroughly researched and beautifully written book you can learn...what it took ancient seekers a lifetime to uncover.""—Steven A. Ross, PhD, CEO of the World Research Foundation and author of And Nothing Happened...But You Can Make It Happen ""A shining constellation of timeless wisdom and brilliant insights on chakras. This groundbreaking book is an essential conduit to whole-self healing.""—Dr. Deanna Minich, founder of Food & Spirit ""Expertly researched, well written, and easy to understand. The go-to guide for understanding subtle energy systems.""—Madisyn Taylor, bestselling author and editor-in-chief of DailyOM ""Cyndi's exploration of cross-cultural systems is stunningly complete...Very impressive.""—Margaret Ann Lembo, author of Chakra Awakening

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Cyndi Dale is an internationally renowned author, speaker, and healer. She has written more than thirty books, including Energy Work for the Everyday to Elite Athlete. Her year-long apprenticeship program through her company, Essential Energy, assists individuals in developing their natural intuitive and healing gifts. She also teaches in-depth classes via the Shift Network. Visit her at CyndiDale.com.

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