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Chakras: An Introduction
Read more: Chakras: An IntroductionThe term “Chakra” originates from Sanskrit and means “wheel.” Chakras are energy centers are spinning vortexes located in a vertical line through the body, from the spine’s base to the head’s crown. There are seven significant chakras, each linked to various endocrine glands and in charge of the energy flow to specific organs. Every chakra…
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Reiki Review: For Reiki I & II Practitioners
Read more: Reiki Review: For Reiki I & II PractitionersBeginning with a review of the basics can seem pedantic, but I promise it pays off. Hearing the basics over and over will allow you better to explain Reiki in the simplest, most understandable way when asked about its benefits. I remember my first few attempts at briefly explaining the concept without it sounding too…
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The Healing Benefits of Reiki: Improve Mental and Physical Health
Read more: The Healing Benefits of Reiki: Improve Mental and Physical HealthReiki is a form of alternative therapy promotes beneficial physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. It is a Japanese technique that involves the transfer of energy through the practitioner to the patient with light touch or hovering hands. Reiki aids in balancing the energy flow within the body, which in turn promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and…
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Beginning Practice
Read more: Beginning PracticePractice. Beginning a meditation practice can be daunting. I have often heard, “Oh, I stopped because I couldn’t stop thinking,” or a similar statement. It’s a challenging stigma to overcome — meditation doesn’t mean your mind is blank, and it means we can lose the attachment to the thinking mind; we release the attachment to…
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Fool(ish) Musings
Read more: Fool(ish) MusingsToday we will take some time to think about “the fool’s” journey through life. This theme is represented in literature with works such as “the Epic of Gilgamesh” and ”Alice in Wonderland,” among many others. Joseph Campbell, an American writer and professor, described it as the archetypal hero story.These themes are prevalent in our lives…
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Reiki
Read more: ReikiHappy now, beautiful souls! It is a crisp, cold morning here in upstate NY- the perfect day to cozy up with a cup of tea, a good book, or get started on a new blog post! I do like to hibernate a bit more in the winter. My body and mind crave warmth, comfort, and…
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Chakra Balancing
Read more: Chakra BalancingAs we continue into week two of our chakra healing adventure, we will begin to look at how an imbalance in one chakra can affect the others. We will be working with the Vishudda (throat) chakra because most of us use our voices every day. The vishudda governs communication in all forms. It is how…