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The Illuminated Chakras - A Visionary Voyage Into Your Inner World [VHS]

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This is an awesome video! As a student and teacher of yoga, I recommend it with excitement and enthusiasm. I have been impressed by Anodea's knowledge of the chakras in her books, but here she has brought the depth of her understanding to life in a way that blows the mind. She dazzles and informs by transmitting straight through the analytical mind via the senses and the heart to the deeper places of knowing. The visions, music and words moved me, awakened me energetically and emotionally, flowing through me from root to crown. The experience is both visceral and ethereal. Quite an accomplishment! The images are stunning and original. The experience of both (thank you) soundtracks is hypnotic, capturing effectively the vibrational quality of each chakra. I know this review sounds unbelievable, but I encourage you to check it out for yourself. In my opinion, this beautiful and unique DVD is a must-have for anyone interested in the inter-relationship of mind, body and spirit.

I've known about the chakras for 25 years, but what did I really know about them? It's one thing to read about something and it's quite another to experience it. Viewing Anodea Judith's video is a totally sensual experience. It's like accepting an invitation to go right inside your body with 3-D, no, more like 7-D, glasses and SEE what your chakras FEEL like, or maybe FEEL what they SEE like. It was truly like a journey to another world until I realized that the world I was exploring was ME.

Alex Wayne's art is astonishing. It makes you wonder how he got all that computer equipment inside the human body! And Anodea's writing is sheer poetry of the spirit. This video is a work of art, but it's more than that. It takes you deep into an individual experience and when you come out you are more than you were when you went in; you feel alive and glowing with new wisdom. That's a real gift.

I recommend this DVD for its artful treatment and good conceptual overview of the Chakra ?system?. To describe the 7 Chakras visually is a challenge and I cannot give high enough praise for the absolutely professional and wonderful graphics and work that went into this DVD.

I also liked the textual desciptions accompanying the visuals, but have to shudder at the voice narration given by the author. This is not meant to detract from the material, but the talent and thought given to this DVD lies not in the ability to deliver a dramatic reading. Unfortunately, the default narration is supplemented by an option of poetry to music (a DVD audio option) which is even worse than the default narration. It surprises me that a successful practitioner and author of Chakra material has been allowed to produce and publish what is so obviously a flawed performance without trusted advisors pointing out the folly of the "emporer's clothing."

However, I would still recommend this DVD for the art and graphics, the content itself and the thought and professional treatment of the material. If the narration were only more professional and did not detract from the other qualities, this would be absolutely stellar.

This is an excellent medium to visualize yourself asending through your chakras, during the start of meditation. I found this selection to be a great asset to me, as I work deeper into my development. The DVD has 2 audio tracks that allow you to listen to the author guide you through the process and another soundtrack with just the music. The visuals are vivid and breathtaking. It's well worth the money. Is the length too short. NO! It's just right for its purpose. That purpose is to help the seeker to engage the Kundalini to it's maximum potential. I don't see it designed to teach the chakras in great depth. There are other books for that. However, she does give enough information to get a very good understanding of the chakras. Visualization is key to getting a lot out of our meditations.

This video is, without a doubt a stunning piece of visual work. This really does make for an excellent way to introduce the chakras to someone who has never before encountered the subject. Which, of course, is the purpose of this video. In this it succeeds.

The only problem I have is justifying the price. There is very little information given and the video is very short (20 min run time). Had I purchased this video instead of just renting it, I would definitely feel ripped off and this would quite possibly be a 1 star review.

...On the other hand, if I were still into psychedelics, this would be a five star review.

I have some of Anodea Judith's other works. I expected this to be very good. It has surpassed my wildest expectations & leaves me at a loss for words. The visuals, the sounds, the feelings, the information are all of the highest quality. It is without doubt a work of superb magnificence. Judith & her colleagues are masters of their art. I highly recommend this to anyone who is serious about their search for higher consciousness.

This DVD transports the viewer though the wonderfully illuminated journey of the chakras. I wish I had had this DVD when I was learning the chakra system - it would have truly made my learning not only quicker, but also that much more enjoyable.

Get ready for one amazing visual ride through the chakra system. Anodea presents the viewer with one delicious visual after another, while explaining in exquisite detail, the specifics of each spinning chakra. Robin Silver's music is coordinated each step of the way and is really a musical delight, synchronizing so perfectly with all of the amazing visuals illuminating the senses.

Your senses are bathed in one delight after another and if you are a visual learner as I am, everything is this DVD will be retained and remembered quite easily!

The visual effects, the music, and the video graphics are just amazing and incredible and the viewer really does get drawn into the magic immediately.

Highly recommend this DVD for anyone wanting not only to learn the chakra system, but also as a review for those of us that do already know!

Just beautiful and magical!

After having read the reviews for this product, I was expecting more. This dvd is not instructional, but simly a bit of music, alot of colors and brief comments as to the chakras. Strictly to be used while meditating, in which case, many may not need a dvd, but rather music only. If you're wanting a simple meditation tool or wanting to trip visually on colors, this may be right for you. If you're looking for deeper insight and instruction into balancing the chakras, it's useless.

"Before the beginning all was nothing-only the spark of Divine consciousness. From this spark, all of creation arose...spinning out from the center...spinning into time...spinning into being...spinning into wheels of life." - From the DVD

Renowned teacher of the human energy system, Anodea Judith has teamed up with Alex Wayne (digital art) and Robin Silver (music) to create a stunning visual and audio journey through the "wheels of life" in The Illuminated Chakras: A Visionary Voyage into Your Inner World.

Along the spine, seven vortices correspond to elements, body parts, and life situations. According to Judith, these spinning centers-known as chakras-are seven layers of manifestation that form a rainbow bridge between Father Sky and Mother Earth. This bridge serves as stepping-stones from matter to spirit. The spinning of the chakras come from two basic currents: one from above and one from below. As these currents weave through the chakras, the cause them to spin like gears-moving us through our life journey.

The Illuminated Chakras is a fantastic 30-minute DVD that makes it possible to see and experience the subtle energy of the chakra system. To my knowledge, this type of visionary voyage has not been done before. Anodea Judith narrates, explaining the nuance of each chakra, including the Sanskrit names, colors, associated elements, and their roles in our lives. The gorgeous music reflects the energy of each chakra. For example, the music of the second (sacral) chakra is watery and sensual, while insistent bongos and upbeat tempos match the fiery energy of the third (solar plexus) chakra.

The vibrant images further illustrate the purpose of the chakras. A meditating woman made of wood reflects the first (Root) chakra connection to mother earth and the material world; for the proper energetic foundation, we need roots deep into the earth. A beautiful blue sky with a heart-shaped cloud reminds us of the spaciousness of the sky-the element of air-from which wings of love soar from the open heart of the fourth chakra.

I've worked with chakras for about 5 years now (in fact, I've written an eBook and several articles on them), and yet, I found new ways of looking at these amazing energy centers from watching The Illuminated Chakras DVD. It is truly a "moving" meditation of sound and sight.

This is a very visually beautiful and exciting DVD. I would recommend this to those who know a lot about chakras because it's so stimulating AND relaxing. I would especially suggest that those who know nothing of Chakras but want to learn without having to read or take classes use this. It will teach you a lot very quickly and pleasantly. I'm glad I bought it.