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Meditation

The word “Zen” is the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese “Ch’an,” which means “meditation.” Ch’an came to Japan and became “Zen” around the eighth century. Today, the word “Zen” is in more general use in the West.

“But you, when you pray, enter into your closet. And when you have shut the door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret shall reward you openly. ” Matthew 3:28

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“By showing up on my mat [every day], I am able to check in with myself, communicate with my body, observe my thoughts, calibrate my energy, nourish my soul and connect to God. This is how I start my day. This is how I heal and find inner peace,”

Apart from the welcome benefit of losing weight, I found my passion, felt mentally and physically stronger, was calmer and most important felt a deeper connection with God.

Yoga philosophy naturally scaffolds much of what I seek in my journey to recover: to fortify the union of the body, mind, and spirit; to recognize and take advantage of the intrinsic connection between the physical, emotional, and energetic expression of the human system; to notice the delicate balance of directing effort into healing while simultaneously allowing that which organically emerges or disappears.

Yoga

Yoga is set apart from any other physical activity as a mind, body and spirit practice. Yoga creates a space for holistic wellness with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits.

Yoga is simply defined as a union, to unite or to yoke. “Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart. And you shall find rest unto your souls, for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matt 6:8

Yoga unites mental focus with physical postures and breath. As a spiritual practice it allows us to connect with God.

Article: 16 Incredible Stories of Healing Through Yoga

Article: Yoga of Christ, by Philip G. McLemore

Reiki

The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words – Rei which means “God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power” and Ki which is “life force energy”. So Reiki is actually “spiritually guided life force energy.”

It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the principle that “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive.

Because Reiki comes from God, many people find that using Reiki puts them more in touch with the experience of their religion rather than having only an intellectual concept of it.

“Truly, truly I say unto you, he that believes on me, the works that I do shall he do also. And greater works than these shall he do, because I go unto my Father.” John 9:7

Article: Reiki in Hospitals, by William Lee Rand

When I give Reiki, I pray for the person who is receiving it. I do not presume to tell God what you need, because He sees you so much more completely than I can and He knows exactly where your true needs are. Reiki is a gift and a blessing from God.

Scripture clearly indicates that healing is something appropriate for Christians to be involved with. Christians who have a solid foundation in their faith know that God will always protect and guide them.

Our bodies, when we work with life force energy, can act as a bridge that unifies heaven and earth, harmonizing the heart and mind as one.

Tapping

Tapping is a powerful stress relief technique. Tapping is based on the combined principles of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology.

Meridian lines are the system of pathways in the body by which energy flows. Energy meaning: electrical, physical, scientific energy.

It is the system that acupuncturists, chiropractors, and energy psychology practitioners use to alleviate physical and emotional symptoms.

Learn more: The Tapping Solution

Chakras

The term chakra commonly refers to the seven principal energy centers. These seven centers are located in the energy body at points corresponding in the physical body the base of the spine, just below the navel, the solar plexus, the center of the chest at the level of the heart, the throat, the forehead between the brows (often referred to as the third eye or spiritual eye), and the crown of the head.

Consider now that the Endocrine System is responsible for chemical communication throughout the body and is essential for our health and well-being. Hormones secreted from the endocrine glands are carried through the bloodstream to various organs and tissues of the body. The most important glands of the endocrine system and their connection to the chakras are:

Pituitary – spirituality (crown)
Pineal – intuition (third eye)
Thyroid – communication (throat)
Thymus – love (heart)
Pancreas – power (gut)
Ovaries/Testes – sexuality (lower abdomen)
Adrenals – survival

There are seven main glands, and yes, there are seven chakras. These wheels of energy were first described in ancient Sanskrit writings knows as The Vedas, the Hindu Scriptures.

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The patterns of light and God’s order in creation are everywhere, not just in the colors of the rainbow, or the seven branched menorah (a tangible image of God’s light), but in the chords of our music, the seven days of the week, etc. Why, then is it so hard to believe that He would not put seven centers of energy that respond to light, His light, within us when he formed us?

What then, we may ask, are seven in number, are of the nature of light and energy, belong to the world of Spirit, and are somehow tied to the prophetic teachings that follow Jesus’ messages to the churches? It is hard to avoid the conclusion that Jesus is speaking of the chakras, with each of the seven churches representing one of the seven principal chakras.

Regardless of your beliefs, whether from the east or west, or a combination of both, may you awaken to this ancient Chakra system of balance and harmony within your own being so that you may truly experience living whole, healthy and fully alive.

The Seven Natural Laws of the Universe

Law of Pure Potentiality

Your essential nature is pure consciousness, the infinite source of everything that exists in the physical world. Since you are an inextricable part of the field of consciousness, you are also infinitely creative, unbounded, and eternal.

Law of Giving and Receiving

Giving and receiving are different expressions of the same flow of energy in the universe. Since the universe is in constant and dynamic exchange, you need to both give and receive to keep abundance, love, and anything else you want circulating in your life.

Law of Karma

Every action generates a force of energy that returns to you in kind. When you choose actions that bring happiness and success to others, the fruit of your karma is happiness and success.

Law of Least Effort

You can most easily fulfill your desires when your actions are motivated by love, and when you expend the least effort by offering no resistance. In this way, you tap into the infinite organizing power of the universe to do less and accomplish everything.

Law of Intention and Desire

Inherent in every intention and desire are the mechanics for its fulfillment. When you become quiet and introduce your intentions into the field of pure potentiality, you harness the universe’s infinite organizing power, which can manifest your desires with effortless ease.

Law of Detachment

At the spirit level, everything is always unfolding perfectly. You don’t have to struggle or force situations to go your way. Instead, you can intend for everything to work out as it should, take action, and then allow opportunities to spontaneously emerge.

Law of Dharma

Everyone has a Dharma or purpose in life. By expressing your unique talents and using them to serve others, you will experience unlimited love, abundance, and true fulfillment in your life.

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