In this article we look at Vishuddha – the throat chakra, which is the 5th of the 7 major energy centres. Read on to find out what it represents, indicators of a healthy / unhealthy chakra, how to go about healing and some of the benefits of having a happy,…
In this article we’ll be looking at Anahata – the heart chakra. This is the fourth of the major energy centres which forms a bridge between the lower and upper chakras. It links our physical reality with our spiritual development. Read on to find out more about its characteristics, some…
The third of the major chakras is the solar plexus or navel chakra. As with all the articles in this series, as you read on you will learn about this energy centre’s characteristics, how it affects us, signs of a balanced / unbalanced chakra and some simple steps you can…
Hopefully you’ve read the first in this series about the chakras and their meanings, and are on the way to having a well-balanced root chakra. When the energy is flowing freely in this first chakra, you will have a good foundation upon which to heal and balance the remaining 6…
The 7 major chakras are energy centres located from the bottom of the spine to the crown of the head, forming a vertical line. They each have their own characteristics and meanings. In this post we will be looking at the first of these energy centres – known as the…
The benefits of aromatherapy are countless; there’s so much more to aromatherapy than meets the eye – or the nose! It isn’t just about things smelling nice. The science behind the subject is fascinating. Essential oils are extracted from different parts of different plants to form a concentrated liquid, capturing…
What Is Distant Healing? Distant healing with reiki, also known as absence healing, is a method where you can receive healing without being present. There are different types of reiki. For this article I’ll be referring to Usui Reiki; the basics are pretty much the same as with other forms…
Reflexology healing is a popular and fast growing form of “bodywork” that aims to improve circulation and stimulate the body’s own healing system in order to achieve balance and wellbeing. Our healing systems work best when we are relaxed, so whether you are about to start a course of reflexology…
It’s a common misconception that reflexology and massage are pretty much the same, but although there are similarities between them, they are in fact completely different practices. So what is the difference between reflexology and massage? We will come to that shortly, but first to understand which aspects of the…
There are different types of reflexology, the best known being foot reflexology. The other types are hand, ear and face. In a reflexology session, the therapist applies pressure to reflex points by using specific finger, thumb and hand techniques. These reflex points correspond to particular parts of the body or…
