Chakra Yoga: Balancing Energy for Physical, Spiritual, and Mental Well-being

I practice and teach chakra meditation separate from a physical yoga practice, and I found this book to be an excellent introduction to the chakras for anyone. Because the author's focus is chakra meditation as a complement to physical hatha-based yoga, it is probably most helpful for those who do practice yoga, and will help deepen your practice. However, it is also great for those just interested in learning more about the 7 core chakras of the Indian/Hindu-based traditions, even if you don't practice yoga.The author starts with an overview of his background, and then briefly covers the history of yoga. He then devotes one chapter to each of the core 7 chakras, describing the energies associated with each, and listing questions for identifying whether you potentially have an imbalance or block within that chakra. Then, because his focus is physical yoga, he depicts (with pictures and explanation) basic physical hatha yoga positions that can help address this imbalance. There is not a lot of information on other ways to work with the chakras, but you can get that from other sources.The included meditation CD is also very helpful and direct. He walks you through the classic yogic breathing technique Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, and then guides you through a mantra (sound) based meditation on each of the 7 chakras. He includes some mudras, or sacred hand movements, associated with each, and in the book he also discusses the yantras, or visual images sometimes used in chakra meditation as well. The meditation techniques he features are safe and easy for anyone to follow.It should be noted that the chakra system, and corresponding mantras, mudras and yantras that he features are specific to the Indian Hatha-based systems. Tibetan and Sufi chakra systems, and others less well-known, actually differ from these. But this system is certainly the one that most Westerners will be the most familiar with, since hatha-based yoga is the most popular form taught here.Overall, a great introductory book and CD for anyone interested in the chakras, and especially for those also interested in physical yoga.

This book is written in a very simple manner to appeal to most any reader and open them up to greater self awareness. While you can identify with Alan's sentiments as you look inward, he gives clear instructions and suggestions for balancing all of the chakras, particulary where they may be inbalanced. While many yoga texts can be long and difficult to understand, Alan's perspective is very easily understand and useful. I love that while this book is short, it has great wisdom and practices that I refer to over and over. I know very few yoga teachers as kind, simple, and influential as Alan Finger. He practices what he preaches.

I have been teaching a chair/seated Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga class for seniors and the physically challenged for many years and I am always seeking new or unique information on fitness and health systems. I recently purchased this 139 page soft cover book (Chakra Yoga by Alan Finger, founder of the Yoga Zone and Be Yoga, with Katrina Repka) on Amazon for a bargain price.This book is based upon combining some of Yoga’s asana matching them with the seven Chakras in the body. I was familiar with most of the asana but I did find the approach to doing them interesting and informative.This book covers the following material: What is Yoga? What are the Chakras? Finding the roots, discovering the flow, illuminating gems, harmonizing emotions, communicating with your spirit, accessing your intuition, radiating power, mantra and yantra and a final word of encouragement. I found the appendix section especially valuable because it combines all the routines together into various segments making it easy to follow in your workout routines.Like any book on psychomotor skills nothing can take the place of combining an actual hands-on class with an instructor along with reading a good basic guide to the movements. If you are into Yoga you may want to check out this book.Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Chair/Seated Use of the Martial Arts Ring(wood and metal) for seniors and the physically challenged: A quick course guide, published by Destine-E books).

A thorough and readable lesson on the Chakras. With poses that help tap into each Chakra, I came away with a much better understanding of myself and my practice.

This book is well-written, inspiring, and easy to understand. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in yoga, whether beginners or experienced practitioners.

I bought this book years ago and think Alan Finger is great and the book itself is great. BUT..This book always came with cd. I have an old copy but broke the cd. I bought a replacement book just to get the cd. The description even states "audio" included. The book came without the cd. I emailed Amazon and explained the problem and they sent a replacement. Guess what? No surprise here... again no cd!! UGH! Now I have 3 of these books and no cd. ***Updated review*** After a few emails Amazon did credit my account and told me to keep the 2 extra books. I will either send them back as I certainly do not like to throw good books into the trash. .. or give them to local thrift shop..or library

I'd been to Alan Finger's seminar in NYC years ago and wanted to have that information again to try to recreate the miraculous results I got there. The book in combination with the excellent meditation CD were everything I'd hoped they would be. If you're looking to open up your meditation practice and take it to a new level, I strongly recommend this program. If you've never worked with your chakras, you will find a new discipline you never knew existed.

I thought I got an interesting book with some very good information at a good price.Something to use in helping to focus and relax.

This is a well written book. It was part of a reading list for a Chakra yoga and meditation course I was doing by the co author Katrina. I will definitely be referring to this book often. Alan Finger is clearly well educated in tantra yoga and has an excellent way of making you understand. I couldn’t grasp the concept of chakras before reading Alan’s and Katrina’s work.

Exceptional..insightful

von allen Seiten beleuchtete Aspekte der Chakras mit guten Uebungen und Beschreibungen.- Absolut empfehlenswert zum lesen! Alan Finger eine absolute Coriphäe

practical advice for managing all manner of physical and emotional needs. i appreciate the layout and the images work well with the text. the book is clearly written and precise. an excellent addition to your yoga library.

Very good and easy to understand ....