The Chakra Deck: 50 Cards for Promoting Spiritual and Physical Health (Relax and Rejuvenate) [Cards]

Olivia H. Miller (Author), Nicole Kaufman (Illustrator), Michele Damelio (Contributor)

Book Description

Series: Relax and Rejuvenate | Publication Date: September 9, 2004

Eastern cultures have long attributed well-being to the balancing of one's chakras -- or vital energy centers within the body -- through yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises. This deck, by the author of the best-selling Yoga Deck, introduces the seven major chakras -- Root, Sacral, Navel Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, and Crown. Learn how they affect your overall state of being and how to balance chakras that have become blocked or overloaded.

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About the Author

Olivia H. Miller is a freelance writer and has been a student of yoga for twenty-five years. She lives on Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

Nicole Kaufman is a freelance illustrator whose work has appeared in several publications and books. She lives with her family in Sonoma County's beautiful wine country.

Product Details

• Cards
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (September 9, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811841200
• ISBN-13: 978-0811841207
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #664,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Deck For Chakra Work, December 8, 2005

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Janet Boyer "Author, Blogger, Radio Host" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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"Within the body like seven vital energy centers. We can't see or feel them; they won't show up in an X ray or MRI. Yet, for thousands of years, Eastern cultures have recognized their importance to our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. Through these centers, known as chakras, life energy flows and is processed." - From the deck

The word "chakra" is Sanskrit for "wheel" which refers to the seven circular vortices of energy that are aligned vertically from the base of the spine. Chakras regulate energy flow, which can both expand and contract. Trauma, illness and stress can cause imbalances, resulting in blocked (deficient) energy or overloaded (excessive) energy. Balanced chakras, however, allow energy to flow freely, promoting health, vitality and harmony.

Each of the seven chakras governs different areas of life, and correlate to parts of the body, colors, sounds, mudras (hand positions), elements, essential oils and more:

Root Chakra - Red - Safety
Sacral Chakra - Orange - Relationships and Creativity
Solar Plexus (Navel) Chakra - Yellow - Personality and Willpower
Heart Chakra - Green (and Pink) - Love and Compassion
Throat Chakra - Blue - Expression and Communication
Third Eye (Brow) Chakra - Indigo - Intuition
Crown Chakra - Violet (White/Gold) - Union with the All That Is

According to Olivia Miller, it is not necessary to know which chakras are unbalanced or what has caused the imbalance in order to bring balance to them again. She maintains that chakras can be cleared, rebalanced, and energized through yoga, controlled deep breathing (pranayama), meditation, gemstones, crystals, flower essences and essential oils.

The Chakra Deck contains 50 color-coded cards with seven card dedicated to each chakra and one card addressing the aura-the electromagnetic protective shield that surrounds the body. A 4-part fold-out accompanies the deck and serves as an introduction to the chakras as well as an instruction manual for getting the most out of the deck. The cards measure approximately 5.5 x 3.75 inches and come in a sturdy gold-colored box. The top comes off easily, providing easy access to the deck, and the box can stand upright.

The seven cards for each chakra include:

* Description Card - Lists basic information such as English and Sanskrit names, physical location, associated body parts, and key influences such as color, gemstones, flower essences, essential oils, foods, basic issues and more.
* Explanation Card - Lists ways to identify imbalances including associated physical, emotional, and behavioral issues-as well as suggested activities beneficial to achieving balance.
* Breathing Exercise Card and Three Yoga Pose Cards - Each card features an illustration of the pose on one side while the other side provides easy-to-follow instructions, list of benefits, and a suggested affirmation targeting a specific chakra. These are designed to move stagnant or constricted energy, balance the glandular system, relieve stress, and balance the respiratory and central nervous system.
* Meditation Card - Aids in fully integrating the chakra's energy throughout the entire being.

The Chakra Deck is a no-frills set of cards that are full of helpful information and practical exercises. Color-coded, numbered, and labeled, these concise cards are great for learning, understanding, and balancing the chakras.

(To see 6 images from this deck, visit the Reviews--Decks section at JanetBoyer.com)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great all-in-one deck!, December 1, 2006

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D. Carney (New England, USA) - See all my reviews
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I recieved this deck a few weeks ago. Being new to the world of chakras and meditation, I found this deck VERY helpful! It has a description of each chakra, an explanation of associated body parts and basic emotional and physical issues relating to each chakra. It also has the gemstones/crystals for each, flower essences, essential oils, and specific food for each chakra. It then gives three or four different yoga poses to help clear that particular chakra, as well as breathing exercises and meditations/chants for each. I found the cards easy to follow and nicely condensed, as they come in their own storage box with lid. There is even an aura card.
I highly recommend this deck if your looking for a quick reference or for traveling. :o)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relaxed & Rejuvenated - That's Me!, July 4, 2006

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Leilani Simmons "Leilani" (El Segundo, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is my 2nd Deck - a gift for a friend. A truly enlightening, user-friendly, all-encompassing reference tool. The 7 Major Chakras are discussed in great detail including various healing yoga poses for each Chakra. Additionally, the Aura (Protective Shield) is included in the Deck. I would recommend this Chakra Deck to everyone!