Mandala Monday – Healing the Heart Chakra by Jason Lincoln Jeffers

Anahata Mandala

Anahata Mandala

The fourth chakra is the heart chakra and is located in the exact center of the breast cage or chest. In Sanskrit it is represented by the Anahata Mandala which translates as “un-struck sound.” It is symbolized by four-legged mammals. The lower three chakras related to egoic energy and the higher three chakras relate to the higher self energy and its connectedness with Source consciousness. The heart chakra is the focal point where these to realms converge. It acts as a bridge between the lower self (ego) and the higher self (spirit).

When the heart chakra is in need of healing, the physical diseases will consist of lung, circulatory, or heart problems. We will feel dejected, unloved, unappreciated, uncared for, and will play the role of the martyr. We will not be able to receive or give love on an unconditional level. Love given outward always comes with a tether to something expected back in return. Therefore we fail in intimate relationships, intimate friendships, and end up feeling pretty lonely and disconnected in life.

Sometimes when this chakra is blocked, we may have been abandoned as children and then this same behavioral construct repeats itself throughout our life until we are able to forgive. With forgiveness comes acceptance to what already is. And it frees us from the bondage of our loneliness. Only through the act of forgiving those who have hurt us so deeply can the heart chakra be freed, and its true power released.

When the heart chakra is balanced, we will be exercising great compassion toward every human being and will be loving everyone in our lives unconditionally. In fact, we love and accept life unconditionally, no matter what challenge or situation it brings to us. This is known as living in the Now. Our lives take on new meaning because we understand the truth behind the aphorism; “You have to give to receive.” As a result, we become philanthropists, activists, and pursuers of altruistic endeavors. If we’re not helping others in some way, we’re simply not interested in spending the time and energy to do it.

A Spiritual Counselor can help to advise you on the proper tools and modalities for healing the heart chakra. The flowers and essential oils are: all green flowers or pink flowers, grass, clover, pine wood, ylang ylang, patchouli, peppermint, tea tree, neroli, jasmine, rose geranium, rose oil. The crystals for healing are: emerald, jade, rose quartz, green adventurine, agate, malachite, tourmaline, and dioptase.

About the Author:

Jason Lincoln Jeffers is a Wellness Coach and Spiritual Life Coach who founded Sunlighten and co-founded Sunlight Day Spa; two holistic wellness companies dedicated to infrared radiant heat therapy, sound therapy, and massage therapy. His Wellness Coaching and Spiritual Life Coaching practice embraces infrared sauna purification, upper cervical care, and adhering to an alkaline-forming, nutrient-dense, anti-oxidant rich, ketogenic diet.

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Mandala Monday – The Solar Plexus Chakra by Jason Lincoln Jeffers

Manipura Mandala

Manipura Mandala

The third chakra is called the solar plexus chakra. It is located at the base of the rib cage, between the sternum and the navel. The color frequency is yellow or gold and it is depicted as the Manipura mandala in Sanskrit. Its element is fire and it is the foundation of the mental body and the intellect. It influences our personal power, self-control, creativity, motivation, and issues of self-esteem and self-acceptance.

This chakra physically influences muscles, stomach, digestion, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, metabolism and the nervous system. When it is healthy, we are able to successfully wield our powers of personal creation and manifestation. Whatever we intend we are able to manifest as our reality. From thought to feeling to visualization, our abilities to create and inspire are unlimited when the solar plexus chakra is pure and unblocked. We become focused, disciplined, and determined to succeed and because of our optimism, we empower ourselves to do so.

When the solar plexus chakra is blocked, however, this chakra can bring a tremendous hindrance to our personal powers of manifestation. We become pessimistic, self-doubtful, and therefore tend to sabotage whatever it is we intend to create. We become our own worst enemy due to arrogance and smugness, and sometimes great rises end up as great falls. We are sloppy, reckless, and disorganized. The worst part of our ego surfaces and we begin to play the role of the victim in life, focusing our energy on how it is always someone else’s fault as to why we have failed, time and time again, in one endeavor after another. We become consumed by conflict, anger, and drama in our career and personal endeavors.

When this chakra is properly aligned, however, we are highly organized, meticulous, and methodical in our approach to innovation, invention, and creation. We see the gods in the details, crossing every “t” and dotting every “i.” We are nothing less than machine-like in our steady and sure rise to the top of whatever ring we choose to throw our hat in. Doors open and people rush to our assistance. The world becomes our oyster.

Consultation with a spiritual counselor can be helpful in focusing on the tools and modalities for healing the solar plexus chakra. Crystals recommended are: citrine, gold topaz, amber, rhodochrosite, gold calcite, and rhodonite. Herbs for healing are: goldenseal and lemon balm. Incenses recommended are: carnation, cinnamon, and marigold.

About the Author:

Jason Lincoln Jeffers is a Wellness Coach and Spiritual Life Coach who founded Sunlighten and co-founded Sunlight Day Spa; two holistic wellness companies dedicated to infrared radiant heat therapy, sound therapy, and massage therapy. His Wellness Coaching and Spiritual Life Coaching practice embraces infrared sauna purification, upper cervical care, and adhering to an alkaline-forming, nutrient-dense, anti-oxidant rich, ketogenic diet.

Image courtesy of Wikipedia

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Mandala Monday – The Sacral Chakra by Jason Lincoln Jeffers

Svadhistthana Mandala

Svadhistthana Mandala

The second chakra is also called the sacral chakra or the spleen chakra. It is located approximately two inches behind and below the navel. In Sanskrit it is depicted as the Svadhistthana mandala, meaning “one’s own place.” Its element is water and it is symbolized by a fish.

The sacral chakra also governs our emotional body, our passions, our sensuality, and our sex drive. It influences our ability to cooperate, compromise, be open-minded, and be amicable when we disagree with others. The lower abdomen, spleen, liver, bladder, kidneys, sexual organs, and fertility are influenced by the second chakra.

If this chakra is out of balance, our physical health will suffer from liver toxicity, kidney disease, bladder infections, fertility problems, and diseases related to the sexual organs. Frigidity and impotence are common. We may become addicted to sex, food, alcohol, or drugs because of our obsession with pleasure and emotional escapism. Denial to unconscious emotional trauma reinforces these addictions. Stubbornness, arrogance, ruthlessness, paranoia, jealousy, distrust, and obsessiveness may consume us when this chakra is blocked.

Where the root chakra governs the ego, the sacral chakra rules the ego’s shadow, and so when it is imbalanced, we will be in deep denial of this hidden part of ourselves. Secret addictions and fantasies need to be addressed. Projections of judgment, criticism, blame, and condemnation onto others is common amongst those who need to have this chakra balanced.

When this chakra is healthy, however, we tend to open up to life, open to opportunities, open to relationships, and open to whatever happens in the Now. We are present and are willing to accept unconditionally whatever the universe brings to us, no matter how “bad” it may seem on the surface. We don’t resist, react, or rebel against what life is trying to teach us. Because we are open to life, doors open for us and everything we touch seems to turn to gold.

Seeking out advice from a spiritual counselor can help you to unblock and balance the sacral plexus chakra. Some spices recommended to heal the sacral chakra are: cinnamon, vanilla, carob, sweet paprika, sesame seeds, and caraway seeds. For an herbal tea, the following herbs are recommended: orange peel, rosehips, annatto seed, cloves, allspice, organic peppermint and organic lemon grass. The crystals and gems recommended for healing are: gold, citrine, amber, golden topaz agate, chrysoprase, lithium, smokey quartz, turquoise, malachite, tigers eye, yellow calcite.

About the Author:

Jason Lincoln Jeffers is a Wellness Coach and Spiritual Life Coach who founded Sunlighten and co-founded Sunlight Day Spa; two holistic wellness companies dedicated to infrared radiant heat therapy, sound therapy, and massage therapy. His Wellness Coaching and Spiritual Life Coaching practice embraces infrared sauna purification, upper cervical care, and adhering to an alkaline-forming, nutrient-dense, anti-oxidant rich, ketogenic diet.

Image courtesy of Wikipedia

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