Improve Health and Radiance

Feng Shui             Yoga Improve Health and Radiance Opening the Root Chakra Greetings! This week BSA discusses how to Improve Health and Radiance by grounding the root chakra. In yoga, there are 7 chakras or energy vortexes that we focus on in the body. By aligning these chakras we can improve health and radiance. , Improve Health and Radiance In yoga, there are seven chakras, or energy vortexes that we focus on in the body. The root chakra known in Sanskrit as Muladhara, is located at the base of the spine. It consists of energy paths that extend downward like a root through the legs and feet, grounding you to the earth. By awakening this chakra you can improve your health and radiance as well as self-esteem and feelings of security. Steps to Opening the Root Chakra: Before you try to open any of the chakras it is best to get into a meditatiive state. The reason why is you are able to focus and concentrate better. You can sit down or lie down just as long as the spine is flat. Then you want to focus in on your breath for at least 15 minutes. Try to avoid judging yourself or the flow of your breath. Just let it flow naturally. Once you feel relaxed and your muscles appear to also be relaxed you can proceed to the opening of the root chakra. Visualization The color of this chakra is red. If you are not grounded then this chakra is likely closed and not functioning properly. To be grounded is to be really here and present, and to be unshakeable. To open this chakra place your hand just above the pelvic region and visualize a red flower that is closed. Slowly visualize a bright red light streaming into this area to energize it. Once it feels energized then imagine the red flower slowly opening. Take your time in the visualization process. Don't force or rush the meditation as that can only cause more issues when it comes to feeling secure in life. Mantra And Hand Mudra The sound vibration for the root chakra is LUM sometimes spelled LAM. Come to a seated position and rest the backs of your palms against your knees. Connect your index finger and thumb together (Gian Mudra) on both hands and close your eyes. Imagine a familiar tree and you become that tree. Allow your torso to be the trunk and you are growing roots from your feet through the center of the earth. Feel and smell the fertile soil surrounding you.  Deepen the breath and chant the sound (LUM). As you chant the sound mantra squeeze the root lock (peritenium). On the exhalation continue to engage this area and then release. Repeat this breath chant with hold for several minutes. When you finish this meditation feel tall and strong and well rooted into the earth. Feng Shui Tip For The Week: Check your southeast portent closely for any clutter, broken items or activating devices such as wind chimes, mobiles or water fountains. The Dragon energy is rising now and combined with the 5 yellow problematic star for the year 2012 and the Grand Duke position makes eldest female vulnerable with hips, thighs and pelvic area. Remove activating devices, clear out any clutter and avoid any major renovations here. Add broanze metal element here and keep the area quiet. BSA Blogs Check out the latest blogs from Mary Jane on all sorts of topics. Inspired Living From The Sages BSA Yoga Blog BSA Feng Shui Blog Subscribe to BSA News (RSS) Books & CD's The Feng Shui Connection To A Healthy Live Get your E-Book today! Feng Shui Designs in a Flash CD Order Here! EMF Beads & Pendants Protect, cleanse, and enhance your energy! In this electronic age, it is important to protect yourself. Click here to check out our supply of pendants, resonators, and various beads and tabs. The Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui This school offers a highly effective certification program. The focus on Traditional or Classical form Feng Shui gives our graduates an important edge in the marketplace. Learn more about the school! www.njfengshuitraining.com   Home Study Feng Shui               Order Yours Today! Feng Shui & Yoga Events: fengshuiyoganj.com/cal.htm Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui Professional Feng Shui Education Program Jersey Shore Classes Begin Again September 23rd 2012 10-5pm 1 Wilhelm Square Ocean, NJ 07712 Class Fee $175 One time registration fee for program: $175 Call: 732-695-2575 to reserve your spot. See below for school links. Learning feng shui on a professional level is a perfect way to help yourself and others live prosperously. The Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui offers certifications in classical feng shui. School director, Mary Jane Kasliner is a feng shui master who trained at the New York School of Feng Shui learning advance Flying Star and 4 Pillars techniques. Her studies also include certifications from the Feng Shui Institute in London. To read Mary Jane's full bio visit: http://www.fengshuiyoganj.com./index.php/about-mary-jane To View Feng Shui Program Curriculum: http://www.fengshuiyoganj.com./index.php/feng-shui-school/curriculum To View CD Training Modules: http://www.fengshuiyoganj.com./index.php/school-store Flex Scheduling & Payment Plan: The Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui offers flex scheduling for classes to accomodate students in training. Students may pay as they go making payments simple and affordable. Call 732-695-2575 or email Mary Jane to register for fall classes: consult@fengshuiyoganj.com. Ongoing Yoga Series Vinyasa Yoga Classes: Monday's: 7-8:30pm Thompson Park - Lincroft NJ Call: 732- 542-1642 to register Next  series begins on September 10th Private and semi-private yoga practice is also available with Mary Jane. Call: 732-695-2575     Mary Jane Kasliner is a Feng Shui Master in Compass School Methods. She studied at elite feng shui schools, is an expert dowser, and nationally certified in hatha yoga.   Mary Jane is the President of Body Space Alignment and Director of the Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui - a Gold level member school with the International Feng Shui Guild . Mary Jane is a Red Ribbon Professional with the guild, member of the International Feng Shui Network and registered with Yoga Alliance - ERYT-200.                 Namaste, Mary Jane Kasliner, AAS, BS, ACFSI, CP, E-RYT-200

The Pracice by the Dalai Lama

 Practice for the New Millennium by the Dalai Lama
The Practice:


1. Spend 5 minutes at the beginning of each day remembering
we all want the same things (to be happy and be loved)
and we are all connected to one another.

2. Spend 5 minutes breathing in, cherishing yourself; and, breathing out
cherishing others. If you think about people you have difficulty cherishing,
extend your cherishing to them anyway.

3. During the day extend that attitude to everyone you meet.
Practice cherishing the "simplest" person (clerks, attendants, etc)
or people you dislike.

4. Continue this practice no matter what happens or what anyone does to you.

These thoughts are very simple, inspiring and helpful.
The practice of cherishing can be taken very deeply if done wordlessly,
allowing yourself to feel the love and appreciation that
already exists in your heart.

 

 

 

Enjoy your day!

 

Mary Jane - Feng Shui Master & Yogi

www.fengshuiyoganj.com