Location: Top of head and hovering just above crown Colour: Violet to white Element: Thought Function: Understanding Body Parts: Pituitary gland, cerebral cortex, central nervous system Malfunction: depression, alienation, confusion, boredom, apathy, inability to learn (Wheels of Life) In sanskrit, this cakra is called sahasrara and means
Read more →Location: Centre of head, slightly above eye level Colour: Indigo Element: Light Function: Seeing and intuition Body Parts: Eyes Malfunction: blindness, headaches, nightmares, eyestrain, blurred vision (Wheels of Life) In sanskrit, this cakra is called ajna and means to perceive or to command. Seeing and intuition
Read more →Location: Throat Colour: Bright turquoise Element: Space/sound Function: Communication and creativity Body Parts: Neck, shoulders, mouth, nose, ears, cheeks Malfunction: Sore throat, stiff neck, colds, thyroid problems, hearing problems (Wheels of Life) In sanskrit, this cakra is called vishuddi and means well-cleansed or well-refined. Communication is a
Read more →Location: Heart and chest Colour: Green Element: Air Function: Love Inner State: Compassion, love Body Parts: Lungs, heart, pericardium, arms, hands Malfunction: Asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease (Wheels of Life) In sanskrit, this cakra is called anahata and means unstruck. It is the
Read more →Location: The solar plexus cakra is located deep in the upper abdomen from the navel to the solar plexus Colour: Yellow Element: Fire Function: Will, power, assertiveness Inner State: Laughter, joy, anger Body Parts: Digestive system, muscles Malfunction: Ulcers, diabetes, hypoglycemia, digestive disorders (Wheels of
Read more →Location: The sacral cakra is located deep in the lower abdomen Colour: Orange Element: Water Function: Desire, pleasure, sexuality, procreation Inner State: Feelings Body Parts: Womb, genitals, kidneys, bladder, circulatory system Malfunction: Stiff lower back or hips, uterine/bladder/kidney troubles, impotence, frigidity (Wheels of Life) Once we
Read more →Location: The root cakra is located at the base of the spine at the perineum Colour: Red Element: Earth Function: Survival, grounding Inner State: Stillness, security, stability Body Parts: Legs, feet, bones, large intestine, blood, immune system, adrenals Malfunction: Weight problems, hemorrhoids, constipation, sciatica, knee troubles… (Wheels
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup Bragg’s (or tamari) 1/3 cup tahini 1/2 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 TBSP raw onion, minced 1 TBSP pure maple syrup 1/4 cup of water (if making dressing) Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Delicious
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2 TBSP olive oil 1 large sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups vegetable soup broth 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes 1/2 cup raisins 1 bag spinach,
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2 large sweet potatoes 1TBSP butter or ghee 1 onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder 4 cups water or veggie soup stock 2 TBSP grated ginger 1/4 cup peanut (or almond) butter 1 lime Cilantro, yogurt, tomato for garnish 1.
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