Chakra Series Introduction

Hey there tribe!

Welcome to the Irenic Journey Chakra Series!  I’m so excited to have you join me on this journey!

This is the first step to diving deeper into our chakra journey!  You are on your way to witnessing and possibly experience something amazing!

Yeeewwwww!  (I hope you’re as excited as I am, people!) 😊

Now before I get too deep, some of you may be thinking, “what the heck is a chakra?” and “why do I want my chakras unblocked?”  You may have heard about unblocking the chakras or even just the term before but may not know what it is!

Chakras are known as the main energy centers of the body.  In Sanskrit, chakra translates to “wheel”.  So, you can think of it as a swirling wheel of healing energy that flows through the body.  This energy flows up along the spine and travels down through the front of the body.  This invisible healing energy, Prana, is a vital life force and helps keep us healthy, vibrant and alive.

There are seven main chakras that start at the base of the spine and run all the way up to the crown of the head.  Each of the chakras has its own location, color, mantra, symbol, purpose and number of lotus petals associated with them.

To unblock the chakras refers to the idea that when all of our chakras are open, energy can run through them freely allowing harmony to exist between the body, mind, and soul.  Blockage or imbalance of the chakras, can lead to a variety of physical, mental and spiritual ailments.  To break things down, certain things you may be struggling with in your life, can be signs or symptoms that a chakra is blocked!

Sayyy whattt?!

So, you may be wondering, “how do I open my chakras?”  Hang tight, that is where I come in as your guide, my friends!  By learning and understanding the chakras, we are able to create balance and harmony between our mind, body and soul by awakening, energizing, and reconnecting each chakra.

Does this all make sense?

Hopefully, I’m not getting too woo-woo on you now.  It may be difficult to grasp at first but we’re in this journey together and I’ll help you through this!

You might be thinking, “alright, alright, Irene!  So, what are these seven chakras?”  Well, I thought you’d never ask! 😊

Below is a quick breakdown of what the seven chakras are.  Remember, we’ll deep dive more into each individual chakra each week, starting tomorrow!  So, grab a pen, notebook/journal, take a deep breath, and let’s do this!

1. Root Chakra
   • Sanskrit Name:  Muladhara
   • Location:  Base of your spine
   • Color:  Red
   • Element:  Earth
   • Sound/Mantra:  LAM
2. Sacral Chakra
   • Sanskrit Name:  Svadhisthana
   • Location:  Above the pubic bone and below the navel
   • Color:  Orange
   • Element:  Water
   • Sound/Mantra:  VAM
3. Solar Plexus Chakra
   • Sanskrit Name:  Manipura
   • Location:  Navel area, up to the breastbone
   • Color:  Yellow/gold
   • Element:  Fire
   • Sound/Mantra:  RAM
4. Heart Chakra
   • Sanskrit Name:  Anahata
   • Location:  Heart center
   • Color:  Green
   • Element:  Air
   • Sound/Mantra:  YAM
5. Throat Chakra
   • Sanskrit Name:  Vishuddha
   • Location:  Mouth, tongue, jaw, neck, throat, and ears
   • Color:  Blue
   • Element:  Ether
   • Sound/Mantra:  HAM
6. Third Eye Chakra
   • Sanskrit Name:  Ajna
   • Location:  Space between the eyebrows
   • Color:  Indigo
   • Element:  Mind
   • Sound/Mantra:  AUM
7. Crown Chakra
   • Sanskrit Name:  Sahasrara
   • Location:  Crown of the head
   • Color:  Violet
   • Element:  Cosmic energy
   • Sound/Mantra:  OHM

So, how are we feeling?  Is it sinking in a bit more?

I promise, all of this woo-woo stuff is for a good cause to help us find the peace and harmony we may need in our lives!

Here’s the whoopditty-scoop:  For the next seven weeks, we are going to focus on each of the seven chakras.  I will share information about how to identify if one of your chakras is closed or blocked and the benefits of opening your chakras!  Each week, I will not only show your inbox some love to drop some chakra-related knowledge, but I’ll also have two weekly live, virtual yoga practices that will focus on each chakra that you’re welcome to join!

With each week’s yoga practices, I will guide you through:

• Yoga poses (Asanas)
• Breathing techniques and meditation
• Chanting with Yoga Mudras (gestures with the hands and fingers)
  • Mudras help guide the energy flow to certain parts of the brain

All focusing on opening each chakra welcoming that balance and harmony into our lives, together!  I will also have journal prompts and tips on other ways you can open up your chakras off of the mat!

If you’d really like to immerse yourself in this series with the yoga practice and journal prompts, here’s what you’ll need:

• Yoga mat
• Journal/notebook
• An open mind

I hope that you join me on this chakra journey.  It is a great opportunity to learn more about yourself – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually!

Peace, love & light,

Irene

P.S. Once you sign up below, you will receive the weekly inbox love and access to the virtual yoga classes!