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What are Chakras and what are they good for?

14/12/2015

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You may have heard people talking about chakras--from bottom to top they are the root chakra, sacral chakra, solar plexus chakra, heart chakra, throat chakra, third eye, crown chakra and the aura.  Maybe "chakra" is kind of a strange word for you?   Chakras are really not so mysterious but they are mystical.  They are both physical and spiritual. They're associated with major nerve plexus along the spine and with various glands and organs, and yet they are not these things.  

​Chakras are actually energy vortices.  Since we're beings of energy, we continually receive energy from our environment and from the universe. We take in energy through the top of our head (crown), 

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we take in energy through our nostrils when we inhale, and we take in energy through our belly button when we walk and through the movement of our arms and legs.  All of this energy that we take in stimulates the chakra energy vortices. 

But what's the purpose of these chakras???  Think of a whirlpool of water--it spins and has a central vortex that sucks air or other things down into it.  The energy of chakras similarly spins in a particular vibrational pattern, draws down into itself emotions, thoughts and physical experiences.  Our chakras are unique to us and therefore have their own particular vibrational patterns based on what they process.  The vibrational pattern of a chakra determines how we behave.  If emotions, thoughts and experiences are not properly processed or understood by us on a mental level, they can lodge in the chakras and cause blockages.  These blockages act as veils which prevent the true nature of the chakra from shining through.  For example, a well-balanced root chakra gives us a sense of security and practicality.  If we have unresolved experiences that challenge our sense of security, these unresolved thoughts and emotions create blockages in the chakra and prevent the quality and quantity of pure energy of that chakra from shining through.  This in turn effects what and how much we can effectively handle in our daily life.  In the case of the root chakra, we might feel insecure and be unable to deal with mundane or everyday aspects of life.  

​Working with the chakras through Kundalini Yoga and nourishing foods provides immense healing and transformational opportunities.  This is why I'm preparing an on-line program to be launched in January 2016 to journey through the chakras and become familiar with each one more intimately.  You will gain new insights into your thoughts and emotions and what action you can take to remove blockages in the individual chakras that could be preventing you from living a happy and healthy life.  

​If you'd like to learn more about the upcoming Chakra Program, and you're not already on my mailing list, just click the following link and fill out the form.  You'll also receive a free gift of my Vitality Series, 3 yogic tools to increase your energy in 10 minutes a day by activating your third chakra.  Click here.
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Blissful Energy Truffles

14/12/2015

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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Yields: 10-15 balls   Serving Size: 1 ball

If you’re looking for a scrumptious high energy, high-protein snack (spirulina, hemp hearts and tahini sesame paste) that will also help balance your third and fourth chakras, this is it!  How does it do that?



Third Chakra (solar plexus, digestive organs)  Coconut oil will improve your digestion and increase your metabolism.  Tahini is full of minerals and methionine which aids liver detoxification. spirulina (a blue-green algae) is an amazing food that is very high in detoxifying chlorophyll.  And as the toxins are removed and our metabolism is increased, we have more energy.

Fourth Chakra (heart)  Coconut oil is also excellent for the heart because of the lauric acid which prevents high cholesterol and high blood pressure.  Knowing that coconut oil is so good for you will also bring happiness to your heart and expand your heart chakra :) 

Truffle Balls
        1 cup tahini (sesame paste) (preferably organic) 
        4 tbsp hemp hearts
        2 tbsp coconut oil (melted gently, not too hot)
        3 tbsp maple syrup
        1 tsp spirulina (or 2 tsp other greens powder such as BarleyLife (you can get that from me!)
        1 tsp cinnamon
        1 tsp vanilla extract
        Couple pinches sea salt
Instructions:  
In a bowl stir together all the ingredients.  Roll approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture in your hands to create a roundish ball shape.  Freeze the balls for 5 minutes on a parchment lined plate or container ensuring they do not touch each other.  Meanwhile make the chocolate coating sauce. 

Chocolate Coating Sauce
        4 tbsp coconut oil or butter
        3 tbsp raw cacao powder or dark full fat cocoa powder
        3 tbsp maple syrup
        1/2 tsp vanilla extract
        Couple pinches sea salt
Instructions:
Melt the coconut oil or butter on low heat until just melted (not hot).  Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.  Remove the balls from the freezer and one by one dip them into the chocolate sauce until they are completely covered and place them back on the parchment.  Because the balls are cold, the chocolate will harden quickly.  The first dipping will create a thin layer of chocolate.  Place the balls back in the freezer for a couple of minutes.  Repeat the dipping and freezing process three times until a thick layer of chocolate is achieved.  Finally, freeze the completed balls for about 15 minutes. 

Voila!  You now have Blissful Energy Truffles!  Store the Truffles in the fridge. They can be layered if you put parchment paper between the layers.
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