Today we learn how to let go and find our breath.

Today we learn to listen to the body to find stagnant energy and tension and how to let it all go.

Today we will learn some simple breathing techniques you can use everyday depending on what type of energy you are looking to create or tone down.

Today we will learn how to use additional tools (crystals, oils, sound bowls) to enhance our mediation practice

The Solar Plexus or Manipura means “City of jewels” it’s located at the navel center. It is commonly depicted as a downward or upward-facing red triangle, and it’s associated with the fire element. Having a strong inner fire can help empower your life experiences. Energetically, Manipura's function is to optimize our personal power with strength, confidence and determination. The Solar Plexus Chakra is the core of your personality, your identity, of your ego and is directly linked to your willpower. While the Sacral chakra seeks pleasure and enjoyment, Manipura is all about the perception of who you truly are. The energy of this chakra allows you to transform inertia into action and movement. It allows you to meet challenges and move forward in your life. Assess your Needs Am I concious of what I choose Do I choose love, light, and healing? Do I accept that I have the power to choose? Do I feel a sense of freedom when I make a choice? Physical association: Digestive system, liver, gall bladder Psychological function: Will Identity: Ego identity To Assit Healing: Incense: Saffron, musk, sandalwood Herb: Cinnamon, ginger Crystals: Citrine, Tigers Eye, Sunstone Affirmations: I love and accept myself. I stand up for myself. I am strong and courageous. I am worthy of love, kindness, and respect. I choose the best for myself.

The Throat Chakra or Vishuddha means “to purify” is located near the base of the throat. It is often depicted as a blue downward-facing triangle inside a lotus with 16 blue petals. Vishuddha is associated with the element ether, or “space” (akasha), and with speaking one’s truth. Its energetic function is to help us find authentic self-expression. The throat chakra is the first of the spiritual chakras. The Throat Chakra is the fifth chakra and it is the first of the higher or spiritual chakras on the "chakra ladder". This chakra is located in the region of neck and shoulders and its color is blue. The gift of this chakra is accepting your originality, expressing your authentic voice and speaking your truth. Embracing your unique self-expression is part of the throat chakras function. The energy of this chakra allows you to seek knowledge that is true, beyond limitations of time and space, beyond cultural and family conditioning. Assess your Needs Do I dare to be creative? Am I able to hold space for others and listen to their needs? Do I advocate for myself? Do I allow myself to be unique? Rights: To speak Endocrine gland: Thyroid and Parathyroid gland Physical association: Throat, ears, mouth, shoulders, and neck Psychological function: Communication Identity: Creative identity Challenge: Lies To Assit Healing: Incense: Frankincense Herb: Chamomile Crystals: Lapis Lazuli, Blue Kyanite, Blue Apatite Affirmations: I am open, clear, and honest in my communication. I have a right to speak my truth. I communicate my feelings with ease. I express myself creatively through speech, writing, or art. I have a strong will that lets me resolve my challenges. I nourish my spirit through creativity.

The Root Chakra or Muladhara literally, means, “root support” It is located at the base of the spine, below the genitals. Muladhara rules what are considered the four most primal urge of organic life: food, sleep, sex, and self-preservation. Assess Your Needs Physical association: The skeletal structure, teeth, large intestine, kidneys, blood Psychological function: Survival and self-preservation Identity: Physical identity Challenge: Fear, insecurity, imposter syndrome, lack of self esteem To Assit Healing: Incense: Cedar Herb: Sage Crystals: Red Jasper, Apache Tear, Black Tourmaline Affirmations: I feel deeply connected to the Earth I am feeling connected to my body I know I am safe and secure Just like all things in creation, I have a right to be here I am valuable I can get what I need when I need it

The Crown Chakra, Also known as Sahasrara or the thousand-petaled lotus is located just above the crown of the head. It is said to be the doorway into pure consciousness, it is often depicted as a thousand-petaled lotus with a pinkish aura or even violet collared hue, and it is not associated with any physical element as it is considered to be beyond the physical world. Sahasrara connects you to divine energy and is associated with our highest self. Sahasrara helps us function in a more enlightened way, cultivate self-mastery, mindful living, universal love and it gives a sense of connection with all. Activating this chakra is done through meditation and prayer. This highest of the seven major chakras is awakened through aligning yourself with the divine as this the most powerful energy centre. Assess your Needs: Do I feel a sense of oneness with all of life Am I aware of my connection to the Divine Do I act in alignment with what I feel my soul purpose is DO I feel disconnected from other people Do I trust the process of my life’s unfolding Do I understand that I am part of the plan of creation Am I able to pray and or meditate and feel the connection with the creator of all that is Rights: To know and to learn Endocrine gland: Pineal gland Physical association: Central nervous system, cerebral cortex Psychological function: Awareness, understanding Identity: Universal identity Challenge: Attachment To Assist Healing: Incense: Myrrh Herb: Gotu Kola Crystals: Selenite, Danburite, Clear Quartz Affirmations: I am part of the Divine I honour the Divine within me I seek to understand and to learn from my life experiences I cherish my spirit I seek experiences that nourish my spirit I listen to the wisdom of universe I trust my intuition I am open to letting go of my attachments

Use the 7 major Chakras as a guide to direct your self-healing efforts. In this challenge each day you will be offered an opportunity to focus on 1 of your seven major chakras. Each chakra is associated with not just a kind of energy, but also all the organs, muscular and subtle body systems adjacent to the chakra. Through focusing on the sensations and inner knowing, your healing journey will be guided by the intuitive information and the physical sensations that arrive with focusing your attention on these systems. It is entirely up to you as to the healing method you use. As we are all unique practitioners, it is best to use whatever modality you are trained in and most comfortable with. All modalities are welcome! Each day you will receive a prompt and an affirmation to use while healing the physical and subtle bodies associated with the chakra of the day. Please focus only on the day's challenge as it will be enough. You can do the challenge at any time you choose. Remember this is intended to improve your day, not become an inconvenience. When you've finished your healing session, a bit of feedback about your experiences would be wonderful! You may also share your experience in the Healers group! Sharing your experiences is a HUGE contribution and will serve to help all in the group!

The Sacral Chakra or Svadhisthana translates literally to “her own abode” This chakra is located at the pelvis. It is often depicted as an orange lotus with six petals; it’s associated with the water element, fluidity, adaptability, creativity, emotions, sexual energy, and the unconscious. The second chakra’s energetic function is to help you to regulate your emotions and desires, so as not to be driven by them. To become more deeply connected to your Sacral Chakra, it is helpful to explore the nature of your passion and re-connect with your creative energies. Assess your Needs Do you love your body? Do you enjoy feeling your body? Do you have a fulfilling sex life and do you allow yourself to experience pleasure? Endocrine gland: Ovaries, testicles Physical association: Womb, genitals, kidney, bladder Psychological function: Movement and connection Rights: To feel, to want To Assit Healing: Incense: Gardenia, damiana Herb: Fennel, corriander Crystals: Carnelian, Copper, Honey Calcite Affirmations: I love and enjoy my body. I have healthy boundaries. I am open to experiencing the present moment through my senses. I am passionate. I feel pleasure and abundance with every breath I take.

The Heart Chakra or Anahata Translates beautifully as, “unstruck”. It is located at the heart center. Anahata is typically depicted as a green six-pointed star surrounded by 12 lotus petals. On a spiritual level, it’s said to be the home of the higher/infinite, indestructible self. Anahata is associated with the air element, and with emotional qualities such as peace, love, and openness. It is the bridge between the upper and lower chakras and communicates the needs of all energy centres. Anahata is the chakra associated with the hidden forces within. This gentle energy centre opens you to greater love in your life. The heart chakra - the wellspring of love, warmth, compassion, and joy is located in the center of the chest at the heart level. The function of Anahata is to move love through your life. It helps you to give and receive love. It is the center of your deep bonds with other beings, your sense of caring and compassion, your feelings of self-love, altruism, generosity, kindness, and respect. Assess your Needs: Do I give and recieve love easily? Do I feel understood? Do I feel connected to my loved ones Is there any unresolved grief? Do I use walls to protect myself? Physical association: Heart, lungs, circulatory system, arms, hands Psychological function: Love Identity: Social identity Challenge: Grief To Assit Healing: Incense: Jasmine, lavender, rose Herb: Yarrow, meadowsweet, oris root Crystals: Green Aventurine, Peridot, Blue Lace Agate Affirmations: I am open to love. All love resides within my heart. I deeply and completely love and accept myself. I nurture my inner child. I am wanted and loved. I live in balance, in a state of gracefulness and gratitude. I love the beauty of nature and the animal world. I forgive myself. I am open to love and kindness.

The Third Eye Chakra or Ajna translates to “command center” this chakra is located between the eyebrows. Represented by a transparent lotus with two white petals, it’s considered to be the seat of the mind, of conscious and unconscious awareness. The third eye helps you in examining self-limiting ideas and developing wisdom that comes from a perspective that transcends the duality of good or bad, black or white. It means seeing and helping others to see the deeper meanings of the situations in their lives. This, your sixth chakra is holistic in nature. When this chakra is fully activated, both hemispheres of the brain function in synchrony. The right hemisphere's creativity and intuitive thinking is integrated and balanced with left hemisphere's logical and analytical thinking. Assess your Needs Do I understand my own intentions? Do I speak the truth? Do I allow myself to use my intuition? Am I in touch with my sense of connection to all that is? Rights: To see Endocrine gland: Pituitary gland Physical association: Eyes, base of skull, brow Psychological function: Intuition, imagination Identity: Archetypal identity Challenge: Illusion To Assist Healing: Incense: Mugwort Herb: Almond blossom Crystals: Amethyst, Charolite, Labradorite Affirmations: I am in touch with my inner guidance. I listen to my deepest wisdom. I seek to understand and to learn from my life experiences. I am wise, intuitive, and connected with my inner guide. I nurture my spirit. I listen to the wisdom of elders.