Los chakras: centros energéticos de la transformación

by Harish Johari

En la ciencia antigua del tantra se considera al cuerpo como el instrumento más perfecto para la expresión de la conciencia. Esa perfección se lleva a cabo gracias al desarrollo de los centros psíquicos, o chakras. Localizados en el sistema cerebroespinal, los chakras son el escenario sobre el que se representa la interacción entre la conciencia superior y el deseo. En consecuencia, conseguiremos un estado iluminado del ser mediante la comprensión y utilización de la energía de los chakras.

Harish Johari, estudioso y practicante indú del tantra, nos presenta los principios clásicos de los chakras, así como la aplicación práctica que tienen actualmente. Despliega los misterios de estos centros sutiles de la transformación con técnicas de visualización que son esenciales para la práctica y la comprensión tántrica.

Con bellas ilustraciones a todo color, Johari nos proporciona imágenes, al mismo tiempo adicionales y visionarias, de cada chakra; la meditación sobre esas imágenes vitaliza los centros cerebroespinales al tiempo que armoniza física y psíquicamente todo el sistema. Los dibujos lineales permiten al aspirante colorear las imágenes a modo de ejercicio de visualización y contemplación de los chakras. Las secciones dedicadas a cada uno de ellos revelan las correspondencias que tienen con los mantras, colores, signos astrológicos y deidades, así como con los diversos tipos de personalidad y las características conductuales.

A diferencia de otros libros sobre el tema, éste proporciona las herramientas que permiten activar los centros de la energía transformadora y elevar el conocimiento intelectual, convirtiéndolo en una experiencia del crecimiento espiritual. Sólo en este libro encontrará el lector occidental reunida tanta información valiosa sobre esta antigua tradición. Los chakras será una valiosísima fuente de información y conocimiento técnico tanto para el estudioso como para el aspirante espiritual de cualquier nivel.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Reference

132 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1987

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thorough and interesting, but crafted more for the serious scholar and practitioner. Background knowledge is essential.

[Koduvayur Harikrishnan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book to browse if you want to learn the basics of the Chakras, or the energy centres of the body, as per ancient Hindu tradition. Harish Johari explains things in a systematic manner, easy to understand. There are many useful pieces of information about each of these centres, and how to keep them ticking along for our bodily benefit. There are many books on this subject, yet this book holds its own, and that speaks volumes about the author's ability to lucidly explain complex concepts to the reader. This is a reference book and should be treated as such - not the kind of book one would erad and be done with. This contents of this book need to be regularly revisited.

[Duncan · Rating 4 out of 5]

'Put it in your pipe and smoke it'. Very difficult to consume and take on. One of the most interesting elements for me was the description of the different chakras and the major deity they are linked up to.

[Mayank · Rating 4 out of 5]

Initially I faced lots of difficulties in understanding as this book is not for beginners. But thank god AI is there which really helped me a lot in understanding this book otherwise I would not have been able to grasp10% of it. But once you understand it gives you wisdom of Chakra knowledge.

[Phillias · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential

[Allyson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommend for someone who has already been studying energy work. The dialogue could feel overwhelming at times if this was your first book on chakras. Beautiful pictures and incredible descriptions.

[Simon Harvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much to gain here, not perhaps a beginner’s guide but awesome for anyone wanting to discover more in-depth knowledge of chakras.

[Cheri Flake · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t really enjoy coloring this book because I’m not much of a color, but there is so much in here. It is such a great look at the chakras and the whole new light.

[Marco Sán Sán]

Pues... estoy acostumbrado a otro tipo de exposiciones de información. Aún así valoro la interpretación y síntesis del tema, muy buen insight.

[rae . *. ⋆ · Rating 2 out of 5]

too many words not enough pictures

[Bethany · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is not a fair review of this book. I'm a novice at best in Yoga. To me, reading this book was like picking up Grey's Anatomy (as an accountant), but written in sanskrit. I literally got nothing out of it. I had wanted to learn about Chakras because a psychic told me my fourth chakra was dying out... which I guess I now understand that at least. That's the chakra about faith, and that's been dying in me for quite some time... it may never recover. It also doesn't help that my copy from the library was missing at least two pages.

Basically, this book could be really helpful for someone who knows something about Yoga, dieties, and sanskrit.

[Sujata Sahni]

The book presents the ancient Vedic learnings of Yoga in a simple and easy to understand language. Helps to understand how to use the left and right hemispheres of the brain and build creative intelligence through regular practice. Also throws light on the use of the Cerebrum ( hemispheres), Cerebellum ( lower brain, mechanical) and Cerebral Cortex (upper brain, open to change) to enable transformation via Yoga techniques.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book provides a helpful beginning to understanding the chakras. I'm going to purchase on of the chakras coloring books available. In another lifetime, when I was in nursing school, I memorized the bones and nerves in the human body by slowly and painstakingly coloring them. I think using a coloring book will help me in my endeavors to understand more about the body's energy centers.

[Lauri · Rating 1 out of 5]

3/30/10 I started reading this book about a week ago and find it difficult to follow. I have skipped large sections filled with Hindi concepts and vocabulary that are impossible to fully grasp. Not very relatable so far. Hoping for a bit more history.

[Holly Bemis-Schurtz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful and detailed exploration of the subtle anatomy. A must for yoga practitioners exploring the chakras. Includes amazing illustrations. Full color inserts in center are amazing. Sahasrara Chakra illustration is perfect for Face Swapping (an added bonus for the younger set).

[Dawn Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

AMAZING .

[Chelsea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book 10/50.

For yoga. Very informational for those interested in the chakras AS WELL AS the different branches of kundalini yoga.

[Alexander Damian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

[Cherie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my fave chakra book, but a tight focus on chakras and kundalini, with TONS of info. A must for any chakra scholar.

[Kirtida Gautam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a must-read book for people interested in knowing about the chakra from an authentic source.