Invite stability, a sense of calm, & inner peace into your world by Grounding your Lower Chakras (Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus) It’s crucial to ground yourself in order to create a strong foundation, provide security, stability, & vitality. You’ll build emotional resilience by connecting yourself to the physical world, which helps you to release stress & prevent spiritual overwhelm by allowing for better focus. Manifest your intentions with affirmations Affirmations are present-tense statements that you affirm to be true about yourself & / or the world. You'll say these affirmations either in your head, at a whisper, or out loud. Do what feels most comfortable for your mind & spirit. Grounding your Lower Chakras anchors your higher spiritual awareness, ensuring you remain present, balanced, & capable of handling daily life with courage & clarity, which impacts physical well-being in the lower body, digestion, & instincts. There’s a lot one can study about chakras. They correspond to bundles of nerves, major organs, & areas of our energetic body – they affect our emotional & physical well-being. The chakras don’t exist in the physical plane, they’re present in the astral or spiritual realm, but can still influence our health & life. Some say there are 114 different chakras, but there are 7 main chakras that run along your spine. These are the chakras that most of us are referring to when we talk about them. Learning more about these ENERGY centers can inspire us to understand ourselves on a deeper, more multidimensional level. Before you can unblock your chakras & achieve free-flowing ENERGY, you should understand the basics. Here's what you should know: Root Chakra Physical identity, stability, & grounding Located at the base of the spine, tailbone area Color: Red Element: Earth Sacral Chakra Sexuality, pleasure, & creativity Located just below the belly button & just above the pubic bone Color: Orange Element: Water Solar Plexus Chakra Self esteem & confidence Located in the upper abdomen, stomach area Color: Yellow Element: Fire

Invite stability, a sense of calm, & inner peace into your world. Affirmations are present-tense statements that you affirm to be true about yourself & / or the world. Chakras were first mentioned in the Vedic scriptures thousands of years ago. They’re a complex & ancient ENERGY system that originated in India dating from 1500 to 1000 BC. Chakras (pronounced “chuhk-ruhs” often translated as “circle” or “wheel”) refer to centralized locations where subtle ENERGY channels, known as nadis, converge. If you can understand that the mind / psyche connects & interacts with the body, you can understand that the mind & body affect each other. You are worthy of love & compassion. Too often we’re hard on ourselves or we get caught up in the “I’m not enough” storyline. When this happens, allow yourself to create a compassionate SPACE in which you can feel whatever it is you need to feel without judgment. Give yourself permission to be vulnerable & allow yourself to be human. When you feel self-doubt or lack of self-love, take a step back & breathe. Observe why this came up & remind yourself that these thoughts & feelings aren’t permanent nor are they fact. Rather than pushing them away, allow yourself to see them without focusing on them. Allow them to pass like clouds as new loving thoughts & feelings arise. Being able to sit with your thoughts & feelings is an act of self love.

It’s a day of balance where we experience equal hours of day & night. The equinox occurs twice a year, in the spring & in the fall. It’s a time to reflect on where we’ve been, where we are & where we’re going. It represents balance in nature — opposites like night & day, light & darkness, or yin & yang. Human beings are complex; we are not all light, nor are we all darkness — we have both inside of us. Think of it this way; even when we stand in the light, we cast a shadow. During the equinox we have the opportunity to find that balance within ourselves. This is one of those things that sounds simple, but requires a little effort. Balance is not a state we can stay in constantly. Take a moment to reflect on the past year, the present as well as what the future holds through self reflection. Access your subconscious mind & gain clarity with Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is also known as Yogic Sleep. This ancient practice has been used for centuries to awaken the inner self, increase awareness, & connect with the source of all existence. It’s a unique practice that combines deep relaxation, visualization, & meditation techniques to bring about a state of consciousness that’s different from the normal waking state. This state is known as the “hypnagogic state,” which is the state of consciousness between wakefulness & sleep. It’s a powerful practice that helps you to release negative emotions, beliefs, & patterns of behavior that are holding you back from living your best life. By accessing the subconscious mind, you can gain clarity as well as insight into your life, your purpose, & your place in the universe.

Sound Bath Meditations are an ancient practice designed to bring deep states of relaxation using a variety of instruments; including singing bowls, crystal bowls, chimes, & sometimes the human voice to create a landscape of Sound that washes over you. The practice of HEALING through Sound is thousands of years old with deep roots in cultures across the world. The general intention is to create a state of harmony in the listener by using Sound to clear discordance from the participants' ENERGY fields. The vibrations from the instruments resonate with the body's natural frequencies. The benefits are an increased sense of well-being, expanded awareness, & access to inner visionary experience. The experience is largely internal & personal, with reactions to the Sounds being unique to the person’s own physical & emotional state. Sound Baths are generally considered safe for most people. However, individuals with certain medical conditions, such as seizures or migraines, should consult with a healthcare professional before participating.

Invite stability, a sense of calm, & inner peace into your world by Elevating your Higher Chakras (Throat, Third Eye, Crown). The lower chakras are associated with fundamental physical & emotional needs like survival, power, & relationships, while the higher chakras are centers of spirit, thought, & expression. By balancing these higher ENERGY centers, you facilitate a harmonious flow of ENERGY between your physical self & your "higher self" or divine consciousness. Manifest your intentions with affirmations Affirmations are present-tense statements that you affirm to be true about yourself & / or the world. You'll say these affirmations either in your head, at a whisper, or out loud. Do what feels most comfortable for your mind & spirit. If you can understand that the mind / psyche connects & interacts with the body, you can understand that the mind & body affect each other. There’s a lot one can study about chakras. They correspond to bundles of nerves, major organs, & areas of our energetic body – they affect our emotional & physical well-being. The chakras don’t exist in the physical plane, they’re present in the astral or spiritual realm, but can still influence our health & life. ​ Some say there are 114 different chakras, but there are 7 main chakras that run along your spine. These are the chakras that most of us are referring to when we talk about them. Learning more about these ENERGY centers can inspire us to understand ourselves on a deeper, more multidimensional level. Before you can unblock your chakras & achieve free-flowing ENERGY, you should understand the basics. Here's what you should know: Throat Chakra: Communication Located at the throat Color: Blue Element: Spirit Third Eye Chakra: Intuition & imagination Located between the eyes, on the forehead Color: Indigo Element: Spirit Crown Chakra: Awareness & intelligence Located at the very top of the head Color: Violet or White Element: Spirit

The word “solstice” means “the standing of the sun” & describes the exact moment when the sun reaches its most northern point from the earth’s equator. Summer Solstice occurs in June – it’s meant to be a time of slowing down & enjoying the fruits of your harvest. Many people take time off in the summer & that’s natural for the rhythm of the year. It’s also when we’re most connected to our bodies & the natural world. It’s when we receive heat & nourishment from the sun, which many of us have been craving since the darker, colder seasons of the year. Summers are meant to be enjoyed & while the sun can give us some extra ENERGY in some ways, the excess heat can also make it easy for us to do too much. We can get overheated & irritated. During this time, we should be focusing on enjoying & maintaining the work that we did in the dark part of the year. When the fall returns, it will be time to begin again, to set new intentions, to return to our internal work. The cycle of the Sun represents the cycle of our lives & reflects the natural flow of ENERGY moving inward & outward. There are times to grow, times to pause, times to shed & times to learn. It’s a time to honor the Four Directions: South, West, North & East. Through acknowledging & asking them for guidance, we reconnect ourselves with the divine cyclical rhythm of nature. The Four Directions: North represents wisdom & protection South represents a time to rest & find your purpose East represents new beginnings West represents a time to go within, detox & shed

Invite stability, a sense of calm, & inner peace into your world. Affirmations are present-tense statements that you affirm to be true about yourself & / or the world. You'll say these affirmations either in your head, at a whisper, or aloud. Do what feels most comfortable for your mind & spirit. Chakras were first mentioned in the Vedic scriptures thousands of years ago. They’re a complex & ancient ENERGY system that originated in India dating from 1500 to 1000 BC. ​ Ancient Chinese traditions share some of the same concepts we’ll use in this course; prana, Sanskrit for subtle ENERGY, is referred to as chi or ki in Chinese Philosophy – what are known as the nadis, or ENERGY channels, in Indian traditions are meridians in Chinese traditions. ​ Chinese teachings make little reference to the 7 major chakras that we’re covering in this course because they’re interested in the energetic principles that relate to physical health, whereas Indian teachings focus on spiritual enlightenment. ​ The esoteric belief system is that humans have two dimensions. The two dimensions are the physical body & the non-physical body. The non-physical body is called the subtle body. The subtle body is the ENERGY while the physical body is the mass / SPACE. The subtle body consists of ENERGY channels connected by nodes of psychic ENERGY called chakras. ​ Chakras (pronounced “chuhk-ruhs” often translated as “circle” or “wheel”) refer to centralized locations where subtle ENERGY channels, known as nadis, converge. If you can understand that the mind / psyche connects & interacts with the body, you can understand that the mind & body affect each other. There’s a lot one can study about chakras. They correspond to bundles of nerves, major organs, & areas of our energetic body – they affect our emotional & physical well-being. The chakras don’t exist in the physical plane, they’re present in the astral or spiritual realm, but can still influence our health & life. ​ Some say there are 114 different chakras, but there are 7 main chakras that run along your spine. These are the chakras that most of us are referring to when we talk about them. Learning more about these ENERGY centers can inspire us to understand ourselves on a deeper, more multidimensional level.

ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) is a sensory phenomenon. Individuals experience a tingling, static-like sensation across the scalp, back of the neck, & at times further areas in response to specific triggering audio & visual stimuli. Several common triggers used to achieve ASMR include whispering, personal attention, crisp sounds & slow movements. It's often described as a pleasant feeling of relaxation or euphoria. Sound Bath Meditations are an ancient practice designed to bring deep states of relaxation using a variety of instruments; including singing bowls, crystal bowls, chimes, & sometimes the human voice to create a landscape of Sound that washes over you. The practice of HEALING through Sound is thousands of years old with deep roots in cultures across the world. The general intention is to create a state of harmony in the listener by using Sound to clear discordance from the participants' ENERGY fields. The vibrations from the instruments resonate with the body's natural frequencies. The benefits are an increased sense of well-being, expanded awareness, & access to inner visionary experience. The experience is largely internal & personal, with reactions to the Sounds being unique to the person’s own physical & emotional state. Sound Baths are generally considered safe for most people. However, individuals with certain medical conditions, such as seizures or migraines, should consult with a healthcare professional before participating.

Gratitude is simply defined as the state of being grateful. A gift of life itself. Expressing gratitude is associated with a host of mental & physical benefits. Studies have shown that feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood & immunity. Gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain & risk of disease. Acknowledging gratitude as well as being mindful will support a positive shift to improve your mental well-being & health. Express appreciation for the positive things in your life & how they affect you. This can range from acknowledging a beautiful flower you pass on the sidewalk to the feeling of thanks that comes from receiving help from loved ones. If we focus on the things that go wrong we often overlook the great multitude of things that are actually going right in our lives.