Chakras

"Chakra is an Indian Sanskrit word that translates to mean "Wheel of Spinning Energy". Chakras are spinning wheels or vortexes of energy of different color that perform many functions connecting our energy fields, bodies and the Cosmic Energy Field. Chakras are powerful electrical and magnetic fields. Chakras govern the endocrine system that in turn regulates all of the body's functions including the ageing process. Energy flows from the Universal Energy Field through the chakras into the energy systems within our bodies, including the Meridian System.

Our bodies contain seven major chakras or energy centers and 122 minor chakras. The major chakras are located at the base of the spine (Root Chakra), at the navel (Sacral Chakra), in the solar plexus (Solar Plexus Chakra), within your heart (Heart Chakra), within the throat (Throat Chakra), at the center of your forehead (Brow or Third Eye Chakra), and at the top of your head (Crown Chakra). These chakras are linked together with all other energy systems in the body and various layers of the auras.

The Speed of the chakra spin is a key to vibrant health. The other keys to vibrant health that relates to the chakra is ensuring they are clear of negative energy and that they are perfectly shaped and not distorted.

The Five Rites speed up the spinning of the chakras, coordinate their spin so they are in complete harmony, distribute pure prana energy to the endocrine system, and in turn to all organs and processes in the body. This is one of the major requirements for vibrant health, rejuvenation and youthfulness."

The Five Tibetian Rituals for Rejuvenation, Transmutation & Youthification

This program of exercises is a modified Yoga (considered a science that unites the body, mind and spirit). The Five Tibetan Rituals were developed over many centuries by the Tibetans who claim that these exercises activate and stimulate the seven key chakras that in turn stimulate all the glands of the endocrine system. The endocrine system is responsible for the body's overall functioning and aging process. This means that The Five Tibetan Rituals will affect the functioning of all my organs and systems, including the physical and energetic systems and that includes the aging process. The man who brought these Five Tibetan Rituals out of Tibet (see: "Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth" by Peter Kelder -1985, originally known as "The Eye of Revelation" -1939) stated that "performing The Five Tibetan Rituals stimulates the circulation of essential life energy throughout the body".
It is important to practice these five rites at least six times each week (no less than this) to achieve their benefits. There must not be any alternation of form or sequence otherwise the chakras are effected negatively. To have a routine is preferable (before breakfast - same time/location). My plan is to work up to 21 repetitions of each ritual. It is important to practice slowly/consciously, without rushing; to breath deeply between rites; to combine breathing with movement; to practice on an empty stomach. A clean & simple diet helps (a raw vegan plant based/living food diet is perfect!). Also, it should be noted that The Five Tibetan Rituals may stimutate detoxification of one's body, creating unpleasant symptoms - which is why it is wise to progress slowly. Walking each day and stretching help with preparation for this program. And to practice daily affirmations helps, too.
I intend to practice "The Five Tibetians" after I meditate in the morning.

bees

http://www.vanishingbees.com/

The trailer on this web site is very good!
I hope that you will watch it ...
Seems if one understands the plight of the bee (globally) one can have a better grasp of the plight of humans - YOU - as well.

It is important to become sustainable however one is able. Educate yourself - and care!

Also, might take a look at this: "How It All Ends" (concise and informative - 'global climate destabilization') http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF_anaVcCXg

For a FANTASTIC downloadable pdf booklet on how to include native bees in your garden open this link. It's by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and it's well worth reading! http://www.xerces.org/Pollinator_Insect_Conservation/Farming_for_Bees_2nd_edition.pdf

esalen art barn for the new year

To spend the first two days of this new year at the Esalen Art Barn in Big Sur was a dream that came true. I love to paint there. And the weather was warm and calm and clear while I worked. Even meet a few very interesting people and had wonderful conversations. Two days in this enchanting and inspiring environment seemed much longer as it was so nourishing.
And now it is the forth day of this new year and I am at home. This little town by the sea has been blasted all day long by a windy storm that blew in.
Wish I was back at the Art Barn listening to the crashing waves on the rocks below, surrounded by the smell, feel, sight of creativity all around. I feel so at home in a place like that, and I miss it there.