'THE CHAKRAS'
Painting by artist Terry Cramolini - Copyright 2002
The knowledge of the Chakras has been known and taught for thousands of years. The early Egyptians used their intuitive gifts to uncover 'gateways' to the spiritual realm which they named the Aritu. Most information about the Chakras has been given to us from the early yogis of ancient India who taught of 'wheel- like' vortexes of energy in the etheric double corresponding to the different plexuses in the physical body. They named these vortexes Chakra which means wheel. Through the Chakras flow the streams of vitality brought to the physical body. Balancing the Chakras is important for our mental, emotional and spiritual well being.
Although each Chakra (Arit) is often associated with the color (view 'Which Sacred Oil To Use'), perceived by the Indian yogis, Nefer Atum Sacred Oils are based in the teachings of ancient Egypt, and therefore the base Chakra is seen as steel- gray. The other Chakra colors are more or less the same as the teachings of the yogis of ancient India. It is also believed that each Chakra has petals similar to a lotus flower.
Early teachings place emphasis on 'opening' the Chakras. The yogis of ancient India used advanced breathing techniques known as Pranayama that began with a strict discipline focusing on preparing the physical body for the awakening of the spiritual energy known as 'Kundalini' which lies at the base of the spine. Pranayama was taught to the student by the master teacher and was only taught when the student was deemed ready or the student could suffer bad results.
Other methods of working with the Chakras include meditation (the 7th step of Hatha Yoga), affirmation aka mantra, devotional practices known as bhakti, and work dedicated to the creator, called karma yoga.
Nefer Atum Sacred Oils place emphasis on balancing the Chakras by using the power of the olfactory nerve (sense of smell connected to memory), and is a safe and effective way to help achieve this goal.
