The Third Eye Chakra The third eye chakra is also called the ajna chakra, meaning “perceiving” or “command.” It plays a role in helping you develop your inner and outer vision, your intuition – that inner voice that quietly advises you – and other...
The Heart Chakra The heart chakra is the middle-most energy center in the body – located right at the chest. It’s the chakra that serves as the bridge between the lower chakras (which are more “physical” in nature) and the upper chakras (which...
The Solar Plexus Chakra About this energy center The solar plexus chakra has to do with motivation to do things, to fulfill intentions and goals. It’s the one that helps you develop your personal power and fulfill your destiny. When I hear about personal power, I...
The Sacral Chakra The sacral chakra is the second energy center in the body, closely related to the root chakra. Its location is two fingers below the navel, essentially where the reproductive organs reside. This chakra also governs other organs such as the kidneys,...
The Root Chakra The root chakra is an energy center in the body located at the perineum, extending up the first three vertebrae of the spine. Its energy color is red and because it is the “root,” this chakra serves as the foundation upon which all others sit, and from...
The courage to speak up You might be able to relate to the idea of finding the courage to speak up. Between my personality type, and events that happened over the course of my life, I’ve never been outspoken. I realized how much this has hindered me only in the...
Put to rest your fears of “not meditating right” As I’ve started teaching and working with others, I will say that one of the most common comments and/or questions I get is: I don’t know if I’m meditating right (or correctly, okay, or...
A New Normal What do I mean when I say “new normal”? It comes from meditation. It’s that thing that happens when you realize that while you are the same person. But, meditation has completely changed you for the better. Recently I was speaking with...
Trying Different Mantras As part of my practice, I am trying out different mantras when I meditate. For the past few years, since about mid-2015, I have been focused on breath awareness. Basically, as a meditator, I sit and focus on the breath: its sounds, the rhythm,...
