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The Seven Chakras Beginners Guide

The Seven Chakras Beginners Guide

In this beginners guide to the chakra system, our goal is to get you an overview of the different main chakras. There are seven different types of chakras in the human body. Each of the seven chakras has a different type of energy. These seven chakras hold the energies in our bodies and help...
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Guru - Teacher

Guru - Teacher

The term ‘guru’ literally translates as ‘heavy’ or ‘venerable.’ It refers to a teacher or guide, and in Hindu tradition describes an intimate spiritual teacher, ‘heavy’ with the spiritual knowledge required for spiritual awareness, and worthy of intense devotion and respect....
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Nadi

Nadi

Nadi is a Sanskrit word which translates as ‘tube,’ ‘channel,’ or ‘flow.’ It is used to describe the network of channels which allow energy to travel through the body. There are three principal nadis in the body which go through the spinal cord and the chakras; the energy centers of...
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What is Yoga - Sansktrit Terms

What is Yoga - Sansktrit Terms

Originating in ancient India, yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices and disciplines. Major religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism all practice yoga, and there are many practitioners outside of these religions who are focused on the spiritual benefits of the...
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What is Abhyasa: Practice?

What is Abhyasa: Practice?

The act of being present is harder than one may initially anticipate. To be focused entirely at the moment, the mind consumed by what is, rather than what will or may be, is a skill which takes practice and dedication to master. This is the idea behind abhyasa. Abhyasa is a Sanskrit word which...
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