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Monday
25Aug
Monday Meditation - Ocean Breath
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 12:01AM Something a little different.
In
honor of my husband, who basically meditates with the ocean every
sunrise and sunset straddling a surfboard, this three minute ocean meditation is
guided by a male Australian voice accompanied by what I think is pretty
cool twangy music in the background.
Please enjoy.
Monday
18Aug
Monday Meditation - Progressive Relaxation for Stress
Monday, August 18, 2008 at 12:01AM I have to say I questioned whether promoting such a degree of relaxation is always a good thing, especially if you're reading this at work.
If that's the case, I'd say, save this for either a time when some stress relief would be really useful in your busy routine, or when you are done for the day.
Also, if you have favorite meditations of your own, feel free to share them!
Enjoy, and have an easy-flowing Monday!
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11Aug
Monday Meditation - Crown Chakra
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 12:05AM
This week's meditation brings us to the seventh and final chakra, the Crown. I hope you've enjoyed this journey through the chakra system, and, of course, you can repeat them at any time.. referring to them as you find the associated issues arising in your life.
The Crown Chakra (Sahasrara, meaning "thousand-petaled") is located at the top of the head (and is also associated with the acupuncture/shiatsu point, Governing Vessel 2o). It radiates the color white or violet, and it represents our connection to Spirit. This chakra's issues are inspiration, devotion, selflessness and spiritual understanding.
The Crown Chakra (Sahasrara, meaning "thousand-petaled") is located at the top of the head (and is also associated with the acupuncture/shiatsu point, Governing Vessel 2o). It radiates the color white or violet, and it represents our connection to Spirit. This chakra's issues are inspiration, devotion, selflessness and spiritual understanding.
Affirmation: "May I have a clear connection with Source Energy and live in the present moment."
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04Aug
Monday Meditation - 3rd Eye Revisited and the Sphenoid
Monday, August 4, 2008 at 08:05AM Happy Monday! It is a glorious day here in PA! Unbelievably clear and cool...
I am offering a Third Eye Chakra meditation again (I offered one before, as I had received word that it was a cosmically-optimal time to open that center of intuition), but this week it is next in line. I also wanted to share some pretty cool anatomical facts that are associated with the third eye area.
Back in Anatomy class in shiatsu school, we learned that the cranium (skull) is made up of 8 bones. This fact, as well as the more establishmentally-disputed theory that these bones have a degree of mobility, make up the basis for the modality craniosacral therapy. There is only one particular bone, the sphenoid, (meaning 'wedge-shaped') that articulates with all seven of the other cranial bones. The sphenoid sits behind the eyes, making up part of the eye sockets, and nasal cavities.
The absolute coolest thing about it, though, is that it resembles a butterfly, (or a bat, but I prefer the former) with the wing tips stretching into the temples. Check it out! I was blown away by the thought that we all have one of these magnificent structures inside of our heads!
But there's more.
There's a little notch in the sphenoid (in the body of the butterfly), known as the "turk's saddle" in which the pituitary gland is housed. I imagine it like a brilliant indigo jewel embedded in this part of the skull, just behind the nasal cavity. Another part of the sphenoid supports the part of the brain that houses the pineal gland. It is believed in chakra circles, that these two glands: the pituitary, that secretes major hormones, and the pineal, which regulates circadian rhythms and produces melatonin, when activated together energetically open the Third Eye. There is plenty to read on this subject without me going into it further here, but I thought the physical correlation to this ancient energetic system was fascinating.
One more thing to note: the graphic symbol for the Third Eye Chakra (and each chakra has one) is described as a blue two-petaled lotus. As you can see, it actually resembles a butterfly!
The sixth chakra, Ajna ("to perceive") is located between the eyebrows, just above the bridge of the nose. This chakra radiates the color indigo blue (the term "indigo children" refers to the children being born now with their third eye already open) and is associated with psychic ability, emotional and mental intelligence and intuition.
Affirmation: "May I see and perceive clearly on every level, and seek only the truth."
Monday
28Jul
Monday Meditation - The Throat Chakra
Monday, July 28, 2008 at 08:28AM
The fifth chakra, Vissudha (purification), is located at the throat. This energy center radiates the color bright blue and its issues are communication, inspiration,
expression, and faith.
This chakra rules our ability to speak our Truth.. to clearly communicate our individuated expression of the Divine.
This chakra rules our ability to speak our Truth.. to clearly communicate our individuated expression of the Divine.
Affirmation: May I be able to express my feelings with ease, and be balanced between heart and mind.
Enjoy!
Sunday
20Jul
Monday Meditation - The Heart Chakra
Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 08:00PM Ah, yes, the Heart Center, Anahata (meaning 'unhurt, unstruck, unbeaten')... the convergence of the lower chakras representing the physical, earthy realm and the higher, intuitive spiritual chakras. This is the center in which our humanity meets our divinity, and extends out into the world.
The Heart chakra radiates the color green, it is located in the center of the chest and it guides the issues of love, trust, acceptance and compassion.
Affirmation: "May I be free to feel my true feelings, desires and passions, and be at home in my heart."
Enjoy!
Monday
14Jul
Monday Meditation - Third Chakra: Solar Plexus
Monday, July 14, 2008 at 09:44AM I am going to continue with posting the regularly scheduled 3rd chakra meditation, especially as this particular one has significance for me.
The third chakra, "Manipura" or 'lustrous gem', is located in the solar plexus area (between the navel and the heart). This chakra radiates the color yellow, and is associated with issues of personal will and power, self-esteem and energy. The strength of this chakra is reflected in how we project the essence of our being into the world, how we stand in our power with grace and ease.
Affirmation: May I be able to honor myself, be who I am in the world, and express that power without fear.
Enjoy.