| The Chakras is the commonly accepted term we use | | | | No fixed routines are needed, just a fluid, natural |
| to describe the main energy centers of the human | | | | motion that feels good to you. Any movement helps |
| body. Although there are more than seven, we tend | | | | the energy flow. Dancing or physical movement can |
| to mainly work with these major ones. These | | | | be of great help to people tackling some kind of |
| Chakras are located along the length of the spine, | | | | creative block or hurdle in life. It can bring a much |
| starting at the lowermost point, right up to the top | | | | sought after sense of fun. Belly dancing is a fabulous |
| of the skull itself. | | | | way of moving your body. When you focus on the |
| These centers are constantly regulating your energy, | | | | new moves, you are not just stimulating your body |
| not just the energy of your body itself but also from | | | | into action but your brain too! Dance can also have a |
| the environment around you. There are many ways | | | | very beneficial effect on your confidence. For |
| to empower your Chakras and what suits one | | | | women it can enhance your sensual nature and |
| individual may not appeal to the next, what is | | | | powerful feminine energies too. |
| important is that you find something you enjoy and | | | | Gardening; This is a naturally physical and 'grounding' |
| that works for you. | | | | activity. It can be immensely empowering and too |
| Each of these activities I mention to empower your | | | | easily underated. It keeps you in touch with the |
| Chakras can only be even more effective when you | | | | powerful energy of Mother Nature herself. Outdoors |
| harness the power of your mind. By that I simply | | | | you can exchange your pent up, stressful energies |
| mean, really focusing on the activity and your | | | | and tensions for the calming, soothing vibrations of |
| enjoyment of it, knowing it is done with the intention | | | | the organic world. This can be particularly useful |
| of empowerment. When you are fully present in the | | | | during times when you may find yourself 'too much in |
| activities and are conscious of enhancing your | | | | your head',full of worry and concern. Simple tasks |
| energy, they truly become a much more powerful | | | | such as tidying bedding plants and borders, even |
| process. Your energy and Chakras can only benefit. | | | | sweeping leaves can really shift your energy to a far |
| Most of these activities work on more than one | | | | better place. |
| Chakra at a time; | | | | * Immersing Yourself in Your favourite hobby or |
| Physical Exercise; Of course one of the best known | | | | pastime. Any activity which you pursue simply for |
| activities associated with the Chakras directly is Yoga. | | | | pleasure just because you love it! Whether that be |
| The word means ' to make whole' or 'unite', the | | | | reading, sewing, painting, walking - whatever. In these |
| ultimate goal being to unite mind, body and spirit. | | | | times we can forget the worries of the world and |
| Although there are many kinds you do not have to | | | | get lost in the enjoyment of something, this |
| go to extremes to benefit from yoga, there are | | | | stimulates not only your inner child but your spirit too. |
| some very simple exercises that do not involve you | | | | It is at these times you allow your natural creativity, |
| tying yourself in knots or standing for hours upside | | | | your sense of wonder and fun to shine through. The |
| down! Pilates is a great alternative, it works directly | | | | trouble is many of us consider this to be a luxury |
| with your 'inner core' muscles and is particularly good | | | | that is all too easy to forego in the busy schedule of |
| for the back and stomach regions, although it too is | | | | the modern world. It is vitally important though to |
| a full body workout. It does not tend to incorporate | | | | your wellbeing and happiness levels. This can |
| the meditation aspect that yoga does but personally | | | | positively 'feed' the energy of the Heart Chakra in |
| I find that as I am fully focused on concentrating on | | | | particular as well as others. It is important to spend |
| the slow movements and breathing it functions in | | | | time valuing yourself. |
| much the same way. | | | | * Visualization. The real power of your mind lies in |
| Just about any form of exercise can be empowering | | | | your ability to visualize and your imagination. Through |
| for your chakras. Anything from walking, to tennis, to | | | | listening to guided meditation or visualization |
| swimming and basketball. Physical exercise benefits all | | | | recordings you can direct energy with your mind; you |
| of the chakras, as it has an affect on your circulation | | | | can actively cleanse and re-energize your Chakras |
| and coordination and is by its' very nature moving | | | | this way. |
| your energy. | | | | * Relaxation! This is the least 'active' in this list of |
| * Singing. Singing is probably an unusual activity to be | | | | activities but one of the nicest! Deep relaxation is so |
| mentioned but it is very important. "Finding your | | | | beneficial in so many ways. The body cannot be |
| voice" can be a very profound part of your journey, | | | | relaxed and tense at the same time. |
| whether you regard life as a spiritual journey or | | | | Many people do not relax deeply at all, wrongly |
| whether you simply view communicating clearly as a | | | | assuming that sitting on the couch in front of the TV |
| healthy way of functioning. | | | | is relaxing. It is, but only on a surface level, until you |
| There is no need to sing aloud in public, this is all | | | | experience deep relaxation for yourself it will |
| about you. Even singing out loud in the car to the | | | | probably be hard to comprehend the difference - but |
| latest songs can be very uplifting and invigorating. | | | | there is a huge difference. |
| The lyrics mixed with the harmony can create so | | | | Even though you may be sitting, you will probably still |
| many different experiences in your mind. I have no | | | | be holding tension in your muscles. In deep relaxation, |
| doubt you can recall an old love song that moved | | | | it is not just your muscles that relax but also your |
| you to tears or that stirred some strong emotions in | | | | mind and emotions can too. It is often in this deeply |
| you. | | | | relaxed, calm state that you can more easily |
| Music can take you to any part of the world without | | | | reconnect with your Spiritual Self, your Higher Self. |
| leaving your armchair! Some cultures enjoy chanting, | | | | Chakra energy is not just about physical energy as |
| making deep resonant sounds. Although this may not | | | | such but it encompasses the energy of your beliefs, |
| appeal to you, it is useful to know that each Chakra | | | | thoughts and emotions. The most empowering |
| resonates at a different frequency. Singing is widely | | | | activity in terms of your chakra energy will be one |
| accepted and can be very empowering. There are | | | | you enjoy. Afterall, the more you enjoy it, the more |
| healing therapies specifically using Sound and these | | | | likely you are going to want to repeat it and make it |
| can be very effective. | | | | a regular part of your life. |
| Dancing; You do not need a partner for dancing to | | | | This way you will reap the biggest benefits as any |
| be enjoyable and effective at empowering your | | | | activity, regardless of how empowering it may be, is |
| chakra energy. It directly affects the Base Chakra as | | | | not of much use done only once on the odd rare |
| it is a form of physical movement but the Sacral | | | | occasion. Balance is a key factor, so much of our |
| Chakra loves dance too. It does not have to be a | | | | daily life can easily pull us out of sync that it is |
| rigorous afair, some simple, swaying movements can | | | | important for us to be able to easily redress that by |
| be just as useful. Ideally though it should not be | | | | using simple and effective methods such as those |
| something you feel self conscious about. It's about | | | | listed above. |
| you and your own personal rhythm. | | | | |