The Book of Chakras: Discover the Hidden Forces Within You [Paperback]

Ambika Wauters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 5, 2002

Understanding chakras is an effective first step in harnessing every human being's hidden life-changing energies and employing inner powers for spiritual and physical healing. The word chakra originated with the Vedic teachings of ancient India. It comes from the Sanskrit word for "wheel of light," and denotes the energy centers that exist in every man and woman. The Book of Chakras explores the nature of these energy sources, explains where they dwell in each of us, and instructs on how to use them. The author identifies seven energy centers in the human body. The Root Chakra, located in the lower torso, anchors us in life. From that point on the rising ladder of love and healing, we become aware of the Sacral Chakra, the Solar Plexus Chakra, the Heart Chakra, the Throat Chakra, the Brow or Third Eye Chakra, and the Crown Chakra. The last, the Crown Chakra, located in the head, is the most refined and spiritual center in the human energy system. Chakra teachings describe seven bodies that make up every person's aura. They are the Physical, Etheric, Astral, Mental, Divine, Spiritual, and Soul bodies. Chakra teachings say that each of these bodies vibrates in ways that are allied to the colors of the universe. However, only one of these bodies, the Physical, is visible. When we understand these bodies in detail, we become able to correct chakra imbalances and harness our powers for peaceful and productive living. The author advises on ways of restoring balances, healing through the power of thought, and employing colors, sounds, crystals, acupuncture, and other means. More than 300 color illustrations.

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From the Back Cover

Your chakras are integral to every part of your being. First identified in ancient India (the word chakra derives from the Sanskrit for wheel), they are the body?s energy centers through which the life force flows, helping you to maintain physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance. The Book of Chakras explores the nature of these ?spinning wheels? of energy, explains where they are located, and tells you how to use them most effectively.

Harness your chakras through meditation and visualization

Learn techniques and exercises most appropriate to each part of your body

Master the principles of chakra healing

About the Author

Ambika Wauters is a trained psychotherapist and registered homoeopath, who offers workshop training in Chakra channeling and healing throughout the United States and Britain.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (April 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764121073
• ISBN-13: 978-0764121074
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Hinduism > Chakras

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78 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Aesthetically appealing and general introduction to Chakras, January 15, 2003

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Robert Anderson (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews
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As someone who knew nothing about Chakras prior to reading this book, I found it to be an easy-to-read, general introduction.


The most striking thing about the books is its aesthetic appeal, which is refreshing, - and appropriate considering it's mandate to impact us spiritually. Its pages are large, thick and colorful and the material is an interweaving of photos, diagrams and artistically presented text. I point this out because it is such a striking contrast to most books these days, crammed with small, nondescript black and white text on cheap paper. I actually found that I enjoyed just holding the book and flipping through it to soak in the visual aspect.


As for the content, as a beginner I can't speak to it's accuracy but it struck me as a light, easy-to-read and apply overview for the spiritual seeker who is knew to the concept of energy centers in the body. The author stays away from religious discussions and instead provides basic, and somewhat generic information on each of the 7 main Chakras. For each Chakra the author provides affirmations, a meditation and a questionnaire (which sounds hokey, but which I actually found quite useful).


My biggest gripe is that not enough instruction or suggestion was given regarding how to apply this information to my life. Should I meditate on only one Chakra at a time? How long should I meditate on a particular Chakra? Am I supposed to "feel" something and if so, how long does it take? What should I do next?


Also, the author provided a variety of informational tidbits (neatly organized) about each Chakra such as the color, shape, crystal, musical note, astrological sign, internal organ, positive and negative archetypes, etc. associated with each Chakra, but almost no explanation as to why these particular attributes were assigned to particular Chakras. Consequently I got the impression that some of the information was cheesy and a bit new-agey for my tastes.


Overall, I found that for me the books main value was in setting up a mental construct that I could use to evaluate my life and spirituality rather than in providing significantly detailed information to really understand what Chakras are and how to use them.

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid basic introduction to Chakras., September 27, 2003

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Scott Knudsen (Air Ronge, Saskatchewan Canada) - See all my reviews
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Having read quite a few books on Chakras I would have to say that this is a really good book for learning the basics of the Chakra system and how it applies to you. It is definitely the most colourfully illustrated book on Chakras out there, but there are better ones that go allot deeper into how Chakras work and how to work with them.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, October 3, 2008

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Jane Doe "raindrop" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

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This is a great beginners guide to the Chakra system. Colorful pictures, concise information, layed out in an easy to read and understandable fashion.

A great resource when you want to know more about a specific chakra and it's attributes.

I love this book!