| Liz Simpson first explains how the chakras are | | | | The chakras resonate at different frequencies as do |
| connected with our endocrine system which is very | | | | the crystals. They can help you tap into your natural |
| useful for understanding the influence the chakras | | | | self-healing abilities, promoting optimum physical, |
| have on the physical body and vice versa. Then she | | | | mental, and spiritual well-being. Several crystals are |
| goes on to explain the aura and how this is | | | | described for each chakra, and a crystal layout on |
| connected with our chakras. The main characteristics | | | | the body is suggested. |
| of each of the seven chakras are described and | | | | Meditation |
| accompanied by an illustrating image. | | | | The brain can not distinguish between what is real |
| Instead of providing one method of healing or | | | | and what is realistically imagined. By using visual |
| balancing your chakras, Liz Simpson describes seven | | | | mediation you can gradually change your reality into |
| different methods in this book. They all work equally | | | | the reality you choose to have. |
| well! You might find one or several methods more | | | | Daily questions |
| appealing than others. Then you choose what suites | | | | The more we understand ourselves the better |
| you best and leave the other approaches. | | | | equipped we are to make positive changes in our |
| Archetypes | | | | lives. The question suggested in accordance with |
| There are both functional and dysfunctional | | | | each chakra serve as a starting point for |
| archetypes associated with each chakra. | | | | contemplation and self knowledge. The questions will |
| Understanding how these influence our lives can help | | | | help you determine how to bring about physical, |
| us take up the reins of the emotional challenges that | | | | mental, emotional, and spiritual changes which will |
| faces us daily in order that we can choose to take a | | | | assist the more effective functioning of your chakras. |
| different direction and move on to a new stage of | | | | Affirmation |
| development. | | | | These are positive sentences which tell our brain that |
| Altars | | | | we are choosing to think in a specific way about a |
| Much of the self development work we do today is | | | | particular life challenge. The more we repeat the |
| intangible. So it can be good to have something | | | | same thoughts the more familiar our brain becomes |
| physical to concentrate on and to act as a focal point | | | | with this thought, and eventually this thought will |
| for mental work. The author gives useful case | | | | replace the previous thought we had about this |
| studies and examples of alters which you can adjust | | | | subject. Use the suggested affirmations to get you |
| to your own needs. | | | | started then create your own. |
| Physical exercise | | | | I find that Liz Simpson has written a very informative |
| Another way to balance the chakras in your body is | | | | and good book on chakra healing. I regularly use it |
| by physical exercises. The exercises described by the | | | | when I want to work on a specific topic relating to |
| author here are largely based on yoga movements. | | | | my chakras. Personally I find the visual meditations |
| All positions are accompanied by photos depicting the | | | | very useful. I also use the daily questions and |
| positions. | | | | affirmations to help me move forwards in my |
| Crystal healing | | | | personal development. |