Love is the only response to the complex questions of the Universe, again and again, and again. As a holistic health practitioner and intuitive guide I am challenged daily by the opportunity to assist souls in embracing and understanding “loving detachment”. This is a blessing for me because it affords me diverse perspectives on different days for the infinite ways each one of us might perceive a genuine understanding of this evolved, spiritual practice. A complicated, yet simple concept it is obviously paradoxical in nature for most of us at present. Webster’s dictionary very clearly describes detachment as separation. “Separation” from a spiritual vantage is the human aspect of our condition. Feeling isolated, depressed, alone, invisible, abandoned or betrayed are common manifestations revelatory of a belief in separation.
Neurosis is a psychological state characterized by excessive anxiety or insecurity, compensated for by various defense mechanisms. To identify this epidemic of neurotic behavior, we must indeed identify the prevalence of the “defensive” response. There are a few questions that must be answered with meticulous self-honesty, by the individual…
While it is useful to reflect on 2021 – our accomplishments; disappointments; and the collective consciousness of our community and world, we must be willing to LET IT GO in order to make room for new ideas and the manifestation of what we really want in our lives. In my experience, we are constantly speaking and thinking about what we “don’t like or don’t want” = resistance. The irony in this, as Carl Jung so profoundly summed it up, is that “What You Resist Persists.” Some illuminating synonyms for “Resistance” are Impediment; Blocking; Halting; Retardation, and Struggle. It doesn’t feel freeing or like forward movement to me when I add these descriptors to my aforementioned list of synonyms for a Happy New Year.
Imbalances in the chakras are known as energetic blocks. When there is unreleased emotion such as fear, anger or guilt accumulated from past experiences or when there's been a lack of nurturing, love, and encouragement during the developmental period, the energy flows less freely to and from the chakras. Whenever a person blocks an experience, he/she blocks the flow of energy to/from their chakras. When the chakras become blocked and clogged with stagnated energy, they can spin irregularly, backwards or can even become distorted or torn. When the chakras are functioning normally, each one will be open and spin properly to metabolize the particular energies needed from the universal energy field.
The life force within plants and botanicals is divine by design to work with and in support of our bodies and wellbeing. If we are in balance, we will not be susceptible to the pollen “blasts” that often initiate a chain of events designed to heal not hinder. If we are toxic – allergies may ensue. Some may experience pain at the change of seasons, or what western medicine often refers to as “the flu”. The flu, when negotiated from a holistic perspective can be extremely cleansing. After a flu-like episode we may feel a deep sense of renewal, colors seem brighter and we may experience more clarity of mind.
Clearing & balancing the Chakra system involves a deep understanding of the psychological patterns that are pertinent to each chakra and each level of the auric field. The study of multi-dimensional healing realities through the Chakra system offers freedom from habitual, negative behavior patterns, making it possible to achieve radiant, vibrant health.
Energetic healing opens the chakras and calibrates one to the appropriate life-giving frequencies, affording the body and the individual an opportunity to heal and begin again.
To study and embrace the chakra system as a map of conscious awareness can reconnect us to the elements of nature, each other, and ourselves, transforming our lives for the better and capturing the spirit of our higher purpose.
Scientists discuss at great length how far the human eye can actually see to the horizon and whether one is far enough out to sea that they can perceive the curvature of the earth. We talk about these elements a lot in yoga and through our metaphysical intellect, but the intensity with which I experienced this culmination point and vista, the peninsula (at the end of, or beginning of the earth) and the horizon line, brought with it a real sense of the Truth of being grounded in eternity, for me. The eternal lapping of the ocean rocking me to sleep each night, the rise and fall of the sun each day, and the horizon became my constant companions on this trip, rejuvenating and refreshing my mind, body, and spirit. This is the ground that has been under my feet and sky above my head since I came into this physical reality. As above, so below. I became so acutely conscious of the comfort in this backdrop of unchanging elementals that my body began to sing at a cellular level. I was up early each day greeting my yoga practice as the sun arose and anxious to rest on that horizon line, the interconnection of all things. It has always been available to me that I would have the eyes to see.
Yoga is Sanskrit for Union. Yoga/Union is the blissful state of being fully present and connected. In our daily practice we breathe in the Life Force, rest between our thoughts and begin to reconnect to our own hearts, desires and higher purpose. This healing and transcendent experience is simply not available via smart phone; pc; tv or radio. While technology can provide an infinite stream of information, we must learn to pick and choose what, where, when and how we assimilate that information. Tapping into our inner stream of consciousness we learn to prioritize our lives manifesting gratitude, joy and contentment.
When committed, we inherently contract with ourselves to grow and expand our lives.
Have you already tried Yin Yoga?
If you are looking to reduce stress and balance your energy, while also improving your physical flexibility and self-healing power, you should definitely give it a try!
Yin Yoga is becoming extremely popular as an effective and therapeutic healing modality because it alleviates chronic pain and stiffness. It is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles.
Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Longer holds allow for the deeper release of tension.
