The Criteria is that if you can practice and understand these chakras, and develop them automatically in your body so they become your companions, then you have seven friends." Yogi Bhajan
In this priceless collection, Yogi Bhajan, the Master of Kundalini Yoga, defines the nature of the chakras, how they work, their interaction, projection, and potency with both humor and subtlety, and often, surprising candor. The chakras are the keys to being human and being happy. Throughout this manual and the accompanying meditations you
Strengthen each chakra to work in balance with the others Discover the universal impact of the Fifth Your gateway to commitment Empower the Self and live your Highest Identity
Yogi Bhajan is a "truth impressionist." Some of the things he says and writes, taken out of context, sound crazy or really far out there. But taken as a whole, you get something that makes total sense--and no-nonsense, too.
He takes that no-nonsense approach to the chakras in this book, and it's really refreshing. I've read a lot of great books on the chakras, including those by Anodea Judith. They're all very compassionate and bring the reader along on a journey to slowly, mindfully achieve balance. Practices for chakra balancing are gently recommended. Yogi Bhajan simply says, "Go do this and be healed. Or don't, but then you're just kidding yourself." It's such a relief to have a teacher like him on my shelf. I appreciate the tender, compassionate ones, but sometimes you need a teacher who doesn't put up with your excuses.