by Nina

Recently Beth completed her series on the chakras, so I thought it was a good time to collect all the articles in one post for easy access for those who want to read the entire series or revisit one or more of her articles. This series discusses the seven-chakra model as a useful lens through which to view ourselves and how we move through our live

Beth’s down-to-earth, accessible guide to the chakras that make them relevant to life in the modern world. For every chakra, Beth provides simple practices for body, breath/energy, and mind.

The Chakras: Guides on the Path

In this overview of the chakras, Beth explains she she believes the chakras have relevance to our yoga practice and the issues we deal with every day.

Stand Your Ground with Muladhara (Root) Chakra

This post covers Muladhara loosely translated as “base of support,” which Beth says is related to the qualities of safety, security, survival, and the earth element.

Go With The Flow: Swadhisthana (Sacral) Chakra

This post covers Swadhisthana, where Beth says we work to sense and recognize our creativity, desires, emotions, and our need for pleasure and healthy human interaction.

Power Up: Manipura (Solar Plexus) Chakra

This post covers Manipura, the chakra that focuses on personal power, authenticity, and self-definition. The energy of this chakra helps us navigate relationships with our friends, families, social and professional groups as individuals.

The Heart of the Matter: Anahata (Heart) Chakra

This post covers Anahata, which Beth says to work with we need to address love and relationships with ourselves and with others. These central life issues that ask us to develop an inner emotional steadiness and calm from which to act consciously with appropriate boundaries, loving kindness, forgiveness and compassion.

Show Up and Be Heard: Vishuddha (Throat) Chakra

This post covers Vishuddha, which Beth says has the following important life lessons connected its energy: Attunement to the subtle energies between the heart, brain, and higher consciousness, Communication—finding one’s voice and expressing it responsibly, and Surrender—taking right action and releasing attachment to the outcomes.

Journey to Wisdom: The Ajna (Third Eye) Chakra

This post covers Ajna, which Beth says is where we take the information and lessons learned from the lower five chakras and move our consciousness forward to recognize our inherent wholeness.

Seek Your Source: Sahasrara (Crown) Chakra

This post covers Sahasrara, which Beth says has the following important life lessons connected to its energy: Recognize and realize our spiritual nature, Transcend the power that our illusions have over our lives and experience, Learn to live in the present moment, and Know the presence of grace.

Chakras: Guides for Staying on the Path

In this concluding post, Beth  offers a review of key points along with affirmations that you can use to help stay on the path to Self-realization.

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