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Toronto's Chrys Muszka: Yoga, Ego, Astrology, Energy and Nature Blog Image

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Inspiring an appreciation or new consideration for nature, even when there’s an ice storm in April, is just one of the many elements Chrys Muszka brings to his yoga classes. In fact, Chrys’ love of nature can inspire the biggest urbanite among us to tinker with the idea of spending a long weekend out in the Algonquin backcountry on one of his specially designed, unique camping yoga retreats.

For those who are looking to connect with the spiritual side of the yoga practice, Chrys offers a strong insight on finding an inner calm along with a new, positive perspective on a daily negative, which can be as simple as a rainy day. As active students in Chrys’ classes at  Mimico’s Alive Yoga, members of the AOL team have found a grounding presence, a spiritual inspiration and a uniquely insightful way of looking to the inside and how it relates to the external factors that can bring us unnecessary discomfort, or unease. Life feels more beautiful after a session with Chrys.  

We sat down with this highly grounded yet super spiritual individual to get a sense of what it exactly is that makes his classes feel so unique and inspired, and chatted about his ego-facing experience of starting yoga, nature, astrology, energy and more. If you are intrigued to take a class with Chrys and discover how you can implement some routine insightful sessions into your daily life (and we highly encourage it) check out his weekly teaching schedule here.

 

YOGA AND THE EGO 

You found yoga at a very young age. Can you tell us a bit about that experience? Was it

an “ah ha” moment?

I grew up in a family that was always more arts oriented.  My sister started practicing at 15 or 16, and I had previously done kung fu and some dance throughout my childhood, so coming to yoga at first was more on the physical sense. I had developed scoliosis and some other injuries so my chiropractor recommended going to yoga, knowing I was so body-oriented.

 

My first class was a rough one, just like when you start any new physical class, not knowing the instructions. You fall over a lot and your ego is challenged, especially as a 14 year old coming from a dance, ballet, kung fo background. You think you can do it and then you stumble.

 

My family was very open from a spiritual perspective and I had a handful of friends that were open to yoga and spirituality, whose parents were artists or musicians (I went to an arts high school) and so there was this development that started happening. I found yoga at such a young age and connected to it.

 

At the same time, I was going to camp and then eventually became a staff member; you know you’re going into the forest, you’re going into nature, you’re practicing yoga or meditation and paddling your canoe, waking up with the sunrise; you’re finding more of that kind of silence, and connection to things rather than being in front of your game console or screen

 

You’ve turned this into a social thing too – you have meditation groups.

 

I’m starting to develop it into that. In your friendships you become that point person. People enjoy coming to hang out with me because I’m never putting pressure on them to do or be something, to look a certain way. It’s more like let’s go see a movie, hang out in the park or come over for dinner. There’s never any stress – I’m never complaining and demanding or taking over time, so I feel in that social sense, people find a lot of reprieve with me, that they can just hang out; it’s just Chyrs!  You’re (we/I) are always seeking that in life.

 

Rather than dedicating life to being a serious yoga practitioner & teaching, it’s nice if you’re not in it for the money or the growth. Part of it is to wake up on a day, meditate and do something for yourself, and you know, make a little bit of money 😉 cause money makes the world go round!

 

You have to afford anything you do, of course. It gets you to tune into other things, and then other people respond to that. Then you build your community.

ASTROLOGY 

 

In the first paragraph in your bio on your website, you mention that you are  guided by

your “Scorpio heart”. What is the significance of astrology to you?

 

I think astrology, its purpose for me now, after having been into it for so many years, is that it’s a great pseudo psychology, you can find accessible information of our archetypes.

 

Astrology is all meant to be taken subjectively so you can understand yourself more, be more aware. In yoga, the highest work is trying to find awareness of yourself and observe yourself, how you’re flowing and how you’re moving.

 

With astrology, you can sometimes be made aware of the negative traits to your sign or astrological notions of the time you were born for example, but if you just sit, pause and be mindful of these traits, it can be observed not as a negative quality, but more of a personal or emotional tendency to be aware of.

  

Awareness isn’t always pretty.  It’s letting yourself know good and bad and how to balance – that’s always going to be life.  You can’t be high and mighty and perfect. You’re still going to have your moments, you’re still going to have your tendencies and patterns. But that’s what I think is so great about astrology.  If you read, and get sign oriented, and see certain patterns and you grow or understand yourself, it can give you a little bit of understanding rather than  having to sit with someone tell you what’s going on in your life.

 

MASCULINITY 

From a male perspective, do you think that men can often find the “wellness” space

intimidating even though it is just as applicable to them? How can they overcome that?

  

It’s always funny when we bring up these lines of masculinity and we even use the word intimidating because some equate the idea of being a man as not being intimidated by anything. But all of sudden we bring up the words ‘feelings’ or the ‘moon’ and people are reading something into it that’s self-analytical.

 

There are always layers or covers with masculinity. It’s about putting in the work of breaking down these rules of masculinity and realizing you can do and be into different things, and that doesn’t mean that you’re emasculate, and doesn’t need to bring up the certain fear for you to have to question your sexuality.

 

And if you already are (questioning your sexuality) then you have to deal with that – it’s 2018, we all have our story, but that aspect of breaking down and through past perspectives can be tough.

 

Women tend to be open to the moon or that spiritual speak that connects you inwards and men may also  find it interesting and intriguing, but don’t share that with other men,  so that’s’ the barrier – it’s within themselves.

 

How does that relate to the practice of yoga?

 

Some men are afraid of it, or the ideas others will associate them with if they practice, so they don’t do it. Which is funny, because you go to India and yoga is super male dominated, and much more aggressive. The West brought over the commodification of the practice, but  also brought in some heart elements, which made yoga more of this mixing pot where the market became largely women, so that’s how this whole image of women in yoga took over.

 

It’s so funny, because so much of what we come to see and what we find to be popular culture in yoga in Canada is not even Canadian popular culture, it’s from outlets like the Yoga Journal which is not about Canadian Yogis. It’s about American yoga so all of a sudden everything we come to know about yoga industries, is American


ENERGY 

In terms of energy and healing, your bring a lot of healing energy to your classes. How much does Reiki play a part in how you instruct, and to that extent, are you able to feel when certain students’ energy in your class are completely off or out of alignment and how does that reflect back to you as an instructor?

 

How the principles of Reiki have developed in the last 100 years mirrors some deeper principles of the yoga practice. So the practices merge, bringing an overall connection to a greater energy that’s intrinsically good.

 

With Reiki it allows us to tune in to being present. When we think about the big giant universe, we don’t think about a big daunting, out of control thing and I’m just this little tiny ant that can get smushed. That’s so negative! We think of this big free space that we live in. In Sanskrit we call it ‘pure free forever’.

 

So Reiki is becoming a tunnel to channel energy from one human to another human, because it needs a kind of connection, a bridge.

 

Energy reception is something that we humans get from just our natural sensitivities. I think everyone has it. For example, we all of a sudden get into a busy subway and we all tense up. Then we go into our own world and then we’re more tense in our own world, not even realizing that we just got tense because there are 100 people on this train and it’s 4 o’clock and everyone is exhausted.

 

And so, walking in the yoga room I can always, being in that sensitivity of energy awareness, get that vibe of oh, is it kind of a tougher class, are people coming in with a tougher energy? Like on a grey day, you can sometimes feel the energy is low. So being energy receptive can get you to be energy sensitive.

 

How does energy receptiveness help you teach?

 

Energy receptiveness allows me to find the intuitive guide to move through by seeing what’s going on in the room rather than pushing an agenda. I’m never making yoga just a workout. I think that what a big approach is, for me and a handful of other yoga teachers, is how to bring the challenge, while still tune into that ease, the oneness, the higher side of the philosophy of yoga.

 

Even when it’s a “Power” class, it can still be powerful in the little slow moves, or if you move a little more mindful and then it becomes a whole way of thinking of how to actually be powerful in life.

 

I think that’s where hugely, getting into reiki has helped me as a teacher, a facilitator, in building that intuitive sense.

 

That intuitive response helps in my camping retreats because you’re in the forest, you’re in the woods, it’s raining, it’s a hard day, someone’s hurt or you’re just hanging out and relaxing; make sure the conversations don’t steer in a negative way because it’s the sunset and it’s beautiful, and that’s why we’re here. Intuition helps in that sense too.

YOGA AND NATURE

So talking about your retreats – some may have personal resistance to the idea of the uncomfortable, being out in the woods for 3 days with people who you may not know well for example.

 

What do you think people’s biggest challenges are when working to obtain a spiritual connection  specifically with nature – do you see resistance  responses from participants? Do you find that’s common and how would you overcome that resistance or do you have any advice for someone who does want to do something like this?

 

When it comes to something like camping, where its perceived out of our comfort zone because we live a very kind of structured life, especially in city life but even if you live in small town, you’re in your home, you lock your doors. When it comes to camping we may think “I’m in the wilderness, I’m away and sleeping on the floor in this little nylon tent” and our mind turns to fear. Once we let that seed of fear in, it’s always so hard to break it, or that fear of the discomfort.  The thing is with camping, we as humans did it before; it’s how we got here.

 

The retreats are a relatively small period of time, and you’re going to bring yourself in some way, shape or form to the edge of discomfort.

 

The last retreat I did, I left my dry shoes in the car, but I was the retreat leader, so immediately i knew I couldn’t show that this was a bother, so now I’m here for 4 days with these people and you can think it’s the worst.

 

It was actually even kind of a wet trip and it wasn’t the worst! I had extra socks and other things, and it all worked out!  In every way it actually teaches you how to handle challenge. People don’t think of a retreat, or yoga even as something that brings us to an edge, but it is in an edge because that’s where we understand ourselves. That’s where we can see fight or flight. If we never start to get to a challenge, we never know what we can do.

 

That’s where the retreats really came from, it’s something that was different then just going away a kind of created, privileged experience. Most of the yoga & physical stuff is actually the paddling, portaging, hiking, the sleeping on the floor, waking up and dealing with cold nights, cooking all your food on the campfire, wanting to check your phone but there’s no reception. Then you remind yourself, it’s only 3 more days, 2 more days. You go on the challenge of this trip but every moment you’re on it, if you realize that every minute you’re one step closer to getting out, and then you realize that complaining about these things out here is not going to help you!

 

Then at home, on wet rainy day when you have to go to work, it’s actually better, then when you’re camping on a wet rainy day. It brings you into this perspective and opens you up, which is why I like going back (into the city), because it’s like a check in, that’s why when I travel I’d rather backpack and stay somewhere that’s a little more rustic and a little bit more social because I feel like I learn more, I experience more.

 

It’s how we grow and how we learn. We choose when we want to confront a wall or discomfort, but that’s how we grow, getting to that edge. That’s what the retreats were born out; what they are for. How to give something a little bit different, that keeps people at an edge and still offers yoga. When you meditate in nature it’s beautiful, it’s those quiet moments, you see a great blue heron fly across or a beaver, all the magical stuff that happens when you are in nature! It’s part of being there (unless you get to a secluded cabin, that would be great too!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Local Ceremonies and Circles Happening for April's Pink Moon Blog Image

While April’s full moon goes by many names such as the Full Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon or the Fish Moon, our favourite name by far is The Pink Moon. As true believers in the spiritual power of the colour pink, we cannot help but be slightly disappointed that Sunday’s full moon will not actually be the colour pink. April’s full moon is called The Pink Moon as a nod to one of spring’s first flowers to bloom; the wild ground phlox. 

Ritual is always important during a full moon, as this is when we are meant to move into full action to support our intentions set in the new moon cycle. It is also when energy and creativity are at peak, making it important to leverage our inner momentum towards the direction we want our life to go.

However, if the intentions set during the new moon cycle are not coming into fruition as we had hoped, it is perfectly ok to accept that with love and kindness. This means we must take the time to check in with ourselves, see where we are emotionally and physically and honour our progress.

As we head into spring, we are invited to embrace this opportunity on Sunday to shed anything negative that may be holding us back. It is time to truly let go of winter’s darkness and embrace the light, stepping into who we are and who we are wanting to become.

We’ve rounded up some of the opportunities in Toronto to gather with like-minded individuals and embrace ritual together on Sunday:

Soul Space Toronto — College Street and Ossington Avenue Toronto

Soul Space Toronto is holding a Tantric Kundalini Dance: Full Moon Sacral Healing Ceremony on Saturday, April 28th, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The ceremony costs $44 and will show you a combination of Kundalini Tantra yoga, guided meditation, sound healing, and rainbow energy healing to self-heal the entire energy body (Women Only)

 

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Full Moon Meditation — 310 Bloor Street West, Toronto

On Sunday, April 29th from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. there will be a free full moon meditation class that offers Kundalini yoga and mantra meditation. This healing practice takes place at Tartu College as the full moon lights up the sky. All levels are welcome, even those who have no meditation experience and instructions will be given to you.  This event is a fundraiser, part of a four full moon meditation series that raises funds for charity: water and attendees have the option of donating online or bringing something to the studio.

 

Misfit Studio — 761 Queen St. West, 3rd Floor Toronto

Misfit Studio is hosting an evening of rising together and creating a new love of courage and clarity. Full Moon Goddess Circle: Pink Moon takes place on Sunday, April 29, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This event is intended to reprogram our bodies to feel nurtured and worthy of deep love. In this full moon circle, you’ll encourage yourself and others to shed their old skins. By the end of the evening, you’ll leave supported, renewed and ready to take on the world. Tickets are  available online for $44 and will be sold at the door $55

 

SMPLFY Studio — 890 B Dundas Street West, Toronto

Get the family involved in the Family Full Moon Gathering event that SMPLY Studio is hosting on Saturday, April  28, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to  3:00 p.m. Connecting each family member’s intention can lead to one of the greatest and healthiest transformations. For only $20 your family can enjoy an environment for families to play, heal and learn together; along with taking part in guided meditation and enjoying live music. A guided journey will take place teaching junior and senior minds about the Full Moon, Spring Teachings and lessons on self-empowerment.

 

Are you hosting an event for the Full Moon? Get the word out and feel free to share  it to our events listing page.

 

 

The Law of Attraction for Beginners - Sand In Hands Image

We’ll try to keep this as short as possible, but we just love the Law of Attraction. Once we get started on it, it’s hard to stop. So let’s consider this a simple introduction, with more to come.

 

The Law of Attraction is not new. In fact, its as old as time itself. But the concept was introduced to our modern mainstream conversation via vehicles such as the movie The Secret (praised by people like Oprah, you may recall) and the recordings and writings of Esther and Jerry Hicks who put out the book The Law of Attraction: The Basic Teachings of Abraham; Abraham being the name of the group of spiritual entities that started channelling themselves through Esther Hicks as she was in meditative states in November of 1985.

 

Through Esther Hicks, Abraham revealed The Law of Attraction and its principles, which the married couple went on to share with the world in a variety of different ways. We won’t go further into the Hicks’ and their story because while we do believe it’s a fascinating one, we also believe it is only appropriate for those who are ready to hear it (a simple Google search will render thousands of articles on the Hicks’ and Abraham).

 

Essentially, the Law of Attraction means that we as human beings have the tools to create and manifest the life experience our higher selves truly desire, through the power of our thoughts, frequencies and vibrations.The Law of Attraction’s basic practicing principle is “Like Attracts Like”. In short, we get what we put out into the universe via our vibrations and/or we get what we think about.

 

For example, have you ever had a morning where you woke up and you stubbed your toe? You may have got angry about that and then you spilled your coffee on your shirt, making you late, which got you in trouble with your boss. Each incident and your reaction to it built negative momentum until it was eventually a day in which you should have just stayed in bed.

 

The Law of Attraction is extremely powerful. If executed correctly, you can start to see its effects pretty quickly and a simple awareness of the fact that it exists is the first step towards being able to use it to help you create a more joyful life experience.

 

 

Below are 5 very simple ways to get started on your journey with the Law of Attraction.

 

Set Aside the Ego 

Many people may challenge the Law of Attraction and say “if all we have to do is think about what we want, then why isn’t everyone a millionaire?” This is because the Law of Attraction is not “The Law of Things I Want”. It is important to strip away the ego when it comes to working with the Law of Attraction and determine what it is you actually want in life.  Rather than say “I want a million dollars”, ask yourself “why do I want a million dollars?” Is it because you want more freedom? More security? You’d like to travel more? Those are all non-ego related desires that stem from your higher self.  If you want a million dollars because you want a big house and swimming pool, which are visible displays of your life success and wealth, then you are looking to serve your ego. It is the desires and needs that come from our inner being that Law of Attraction can help us achieve.

 

It’s In Your Vibrations

If you think negatively, negativity will come back to you. If you feel unworthy and as though you cannot get ahead, the universe will continue to give you experiences that validate this feeling. If you feel unloveable, you will not be able to find love. If you feel financially lacking, you cannot attract the opportunities that will bring you abundance and security, and so on. You may know someone in your life who is always going through some type of negative drama, saying “why does this stuff always happen to me?” There are people who have built up such negative momentum in their lives that they have a very difficult time changing the direction. If we are feeling positive, then we are more likely to attract positive opportunities and instances into our life experience. The universe will work to match our inner vibrations. What we put out there is what we attract,  Leading us to our next point…..

 

Embrace Feelings of Abundance and Gratitude

Many people aren’t leading the flashy lives of Instagram Influencers or the Kardashians. Our obsession with these types of lifestyles that are in our faces every day can leave us with the collective understanding that we are not enough or that we do not have enough.  We don’t have enough money, enough clothes, we don’t have enough time, we don’t get enough sleep, we aren’t pretty enough, skinny enough, successful enough, etc.  If we work to change that inner story in our minds through practices of gratitude for what we do have, the universe will reward us with more to be grateful for. It is important to practice feeling abundance and gratitude on a daily basis. This will work to change our inner vibration. A great way to practice this is to conscientiously note 5 things you are grateful for everyday, Feel that gratitude in your body. Meditate on it, embrace it and watch it grow in your life.

 

Practice Self Love and Self Care

Making time for yourself is one of the best ways to show the universe you are grateful for your life, your body and your experiences. Further to this, when we are feeling good, we are in a better space both mentally and physically to speak to the universe with our positive vibes. If we are feeling worn out, anxious, stressed, we will continue to attract experiences that feed those feelings as opposed to those that make us feel good, happy and healthy. Make time for your personal self-care. Show the universe you love yourself and are grateful for the body you were given by being kind to it. Meditate, take long baths, go to yoga, wear sunscreen everyday. These small things will do wonders for your internal vibration and self-love.

 

Be Clear with the Universe

This is where tools like vision boarding, bullet journalling and goal writing are so important. You must be willing to confront yourself and ask what you feel is lacking from your life experience that would enhance your joy. Once we have a clear understanding of what we actually want to achieve and attract in our lives, we will be in a better position to convey these messages to the universe through our vibrations and minds. The universe wants us to have what we desire. But we need to know what that is before we can work with the Law of Attraction.

Stay tuned as we continue to divulge more about the Law of Attraction.

 

Breaking It Down: Alignment Over Hustle - How Bad Do You Want It?

Jonas Svidras
We’ve all seen the “Hustle Align” memes on Instagram and depending on where we stand on the Law of Attraction we either can get behind that messaging or reduce it to another woo woo philosophy.

In a society that rewards the results of constant action, it’s not uncommon to put the “hustle” on a pedestal. Results of what we believe are constant action can be seen in the unbelievable bodies of people who are always at the gym, or the material displays of wealth from those whose “hustle” has brought them the success we crave for ourselves. Instagram doesn’t help. We see many of these people sharing messages of the “hustle” on social media and in short,  it’s bad for our own vibes.

Our society values beautiful, hard bodies and we praise and admire those with money. Therefore we, in turn, feel that in order to achieve these desired results, we have to “hustle”.

Now, of course, as with everything, it is important that we put in the work and the action for the things we want and need to survive. We cannot expect the universe to give us money, wealth, security and health simply because we want it.

However, based on the principles of the Law of Attraction, it can be argued that focusing on working harder and longer can be the exact  thing that’s stopping us from reaching our goals.

 

Alignment Vs. Hustle

The Law of Attraction is based around the principle that the universe will give us experiences that meet our internal vibration. Our energy vibrations are what attracts similar experiences into our existence. For example, someone with positive energy is vibrating at a high frequency. That person will be more likely to attract more positive experiences into their day-to-day, and into their life in general. Someone who is constantly focused on the negative in life is out of alignment and vibrating at a low frequency. The probability of that person attracting positivity into their lives is also low. Therefore, no matter how much that person “hustles” they will not get the results they want from the action they are taking.

Not only can negative thought processes put us out of alignment, when our bodies are exhausted and stressed, and we are neglecting our own self-care, i.e. skipping the gym and not making time for proper nutrition, our inner vibrations will start to match our physical state. Therefore the universe will continue to bring us experiences to match our vibrations and no matter how hard we’re working, we may feel like we’re getting nowhere.

When our bodies and inner beings are in alignment and we are vibrating at our highest frequencies, our actions will render more positive results. Therefore, we may not have to work as hard as we think we do to get the results that we want.

 

I Don’t Believe That, You Crazy Woo Woo Witchy Website, You’re Nuts

Was that your first thought? It’s most people’s first thought, as we have been trained by our society that overworking ourselves is the only way to get the results that we want. But overworking ourselves is counterproductive. When we are coming to our tasks from a place of happiness, excitement, and well-being, then the energy we put out into the universe through the work we do will be more likely to come back to us with positivity.

For example, when you go to the gym after nurturing your body with good nutrition and rest, you are likely to get more out of your workout, which will in turn help you see better results. When you go to work feeling satisfied in the balance you have created in your life, you will be vibrating at a more positive frequency. The results you truly desire will come.

 

Satisfaction and Gratitude

Not only does our mental and physical well-being help with our alignment, it is important that we express great gratitude for what we have in order to be able to welcome more abundance into our lives. For example, if we are going to task from a place of desperate need, (i.e. I need to get four new clients this month in order to pay the bills) then you are putting a sense of need into the universe. You will attract more instances into your life that will make you feel like you need something.

When we are in alignment, we are able to express great gratitude for all that we have. We come to our task from a place of gratitude and the universe will bring us more to be grateful for.

 

In short, action is important. We can vibrate with positivity all we want, but unless we follow our intentions with action, we will not achieve what the results we want. In order to get the results we want faster, we must take care of our minds, bodies and souls to ensure our vibrations are at their highest frequency as we head into action..

 

A Simple Guide to the 7 Chakras Blog Image

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Avrielle Suleiman

 

There are seven chakras in the body that act as our energy centres. In addition to contributing to our emotions, the energy that flows through our chakras can relate to our feelings of physical wellbeing.  You may notice that when you have a sore back, it has a direct effect on your emotions and how you are responding in the world. It works the other way around as well. When we are tense, depressed, stressed or angry, the effects can often be revealed physically too, via sore backs and headaches.

When our chakras are blocked, we are unable to release stale energy from the body, which causes stress in various aspects of our lives. Practices like Yoga and Reiki are fantastic for releasing stale energy.

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Below is a very high-level overview of the seven chakras for the beginner.

 

1. Root Chakra

Located at the base of the spine, the root chakra connects our energy to the Earth and works towards keeping us feeling grounded. The Root Chakra is directly connected to our energies and focus on day-to-day survival. Therefore this is the chakra that is connected to our feelings around financial matters, emotional security, food and shelter.

 

2.  Sacral Chakra

Located in the lower abdomen, about two inches below the navel and extends into your centre, the Sacral Chakra is where our pleasure and creative energy lives. When our Sacral Chakra is balanced, we are open to experience the joys of life and to embrace the fruits of our labour. We welcome a sense of abundance and well-being. We are open to indulging in pleasurable activities like sex.

 

3. Solar Plexus Chakra

The Solar Plexus Chakra is found in our upper abdomen, in the stomach. When people say “I felt it in my gut” they are speaking to the Solar Plexus Chakra, which is connected to our feelings of self-worth, confidence and self-esteem. This is the key to your personal power and ability to move forward with feelings of control.

 

4. Heart Chakra

The Chakra where our love, compassion and kindness lives is not surprisingly located at the centre of the chest, just above the heart. The Heart Chakra is where we find our love energies for others, but also for ourselves. The Heart Chakra is associated is also connected to our health and our ability to heal.

 

5. Throat Chakra

Located at the throat, this chakra is connected to our ability to communicate and speak our personal truth. The Throat Chakra invites us to ask ourselves, where does our personal truth come from? What gives energy to our truth and how do we communicate it? The Throat Chakra is where our power of self-expression lives.

 

6. Third Eye Chakra

Found on the forehead, between the eyes, the Third Eye Chakra is we find the energy to open our minds to information that lives beyond the physical and material world and outside our 5 senses. This is where our intuition lives, as well as our psychic energy and extra sensory perception. This is also where we access the magic of our imaginations while honing in on our focus surrounding the big picture.

 

7. Crown Chakra

The Crown Chakra is our purest place of personal consciousness and our highest point of spiritual connection. Located at the top of the head, this is where we source our energy to achieve our purest bliss and joy as well as tap into both our inner and outer beauty. Our energy of consciousness connects us to the universe.

 

 

Turquoise For Positivity, High Vibrations and Alignment - Turquoise Jewellery
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Brief History 

Turquoise is a healing legend in the world of woo woo. One of the first gemstones to be mined, the stone made its debut in ancient Egypt around 6000 BCE, incorporated into the designs of protective shields and made into jewellery for the likes of royalty including miss Cleopatra herself. Native Americans have long used Turquoise as a sacred stone to create a healing connection between heaven and earth.

Good Vibrations and Alignment 

Turquoise is one of the best stones to work with if you are feeling out of alignment. It is known for increasing energy flow, enhancing protection and clearing blockages in the Throat Chakra, thereby assisting in our ability to communicate our truth and self-love, awareness and self-realization.

Promoting a high vibration of love, turquoise is a good stone to wear if we are lacking in our personal confidence. Wear a piece of turquoise when you have a presentation or a task to perform in front of others that has you feeling a little shy, as it will help to remove self-doubt, guiding our communication to be clear and concise.

Well-Being and Inner Peace

Adding a pop of turquoise to your daily wardrobe is an excellent way to incorporate feelings of inner-peace, tranquility and an overall sense of well-being. The energetic vibrations that we can draw from turquoise make it an excellent stone to use in meditations as well as when we are working on creating positive affirmations.

Turquoise is an excellent stone to work with when striving to apply Law of Attraction to your life as it will enhance your emotional frequencies and promote feelings of clarity, gratitude and abundance, in turn, drawing those things into your daily experience.

Below are simply chic ways to incorporate turquoise into your day to day.