Chakras: Energy Centers of Transformation [Paperback]

Harish Johari (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1988

One of the world's leading Tantric scholars, Harish Johari presents both the classical view of the chakras as well as modern and practical applications, and he describes visualization and chanting techniques for directing creative energy to the higher consciousness.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A beautifully crafted book. Johari skillfully takes us into the machinery of Hindu metaphysics, a nerve system vehicle that navigates the invisible frontiers of consciousness...compressed with detail. -- Hinduism Today

Among the best of Western explications, combining traditional, visionary, and practical views illustrated, detailed, and accessible to the neophyte. -- East West

Among the best of Western explications, combining traditional, visionary, and practical views...illustrated, detailed, and accessible to the neophyte. -- East West

About the Author

A true renaissance man, Harish Johari is a distinguished North Indian musician, composer, poet, artist, gemologist, Tantric scholar, and author who holds degrees in philosophy and literature. His books include Ayurvedic Massage, Tools for Tantra, The Healing Cuisine, Leela: The Game of Self-Knowledge, Numerology, Numerologia, The Healing Power of Gemstones and Breath, Mind, and Consciousness. He has produced several audiocassettes, including Sounds of the Chakras, Sounds of Tantra, Chants to the Sun and Moon and Attunements for Dawn and Dusk.

Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: Inner Traditions (March 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892810548
• ISBN-13: 978-0892810543
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,306,890 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Chakra guide, May 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Chakras: Energy Centers of Transformation (Paperback)

This book introduces the reader to the system of energy - nadi & chakra - in our body as described in the ancient Indian tantric scriptures. Each major chakra in our body/mind system is described in detail, including the powers of the chakra and accompamying sounds (beeja mantra) to harmonise the chakra. By following these, the reader can start working on their chakras and improve their wellbeing.

The author's accompanying audio tape is very useful to learn to pronounce the Chakra hormonising sounds (beeja mantra) correctly, which is very important.

I found this book and the audio tape a useful and a simple guide to meditate (reciting beeja mantra)on the chakras without undergoing hardship.

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic Information for a Beginner, July 6, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Chakras: Energy Centers of Transformation (Paperback)

Having only recently entered the world of kundalini, this book gave me exactly the information I wanted. Its combination of visual and verbal descriptions help me improve concentration and achieve purer meditation. Rather than focusing on the sensational, Johari presents the philosophic significance of the chakras. This is the exact information that I needed to begin to progress. A companion tape, discovered accidentally, gives the bija sounds and further enhances the experience. Thumbs up