Chakra Meditation




Find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed.  Once you are comfortable, allow your eyes to close and rest.  Take a couple of full deep breaths, and as you breathe in and out, let go of anything you feel in your body, and just relax and center yourself.





Muladhara
 Root Chakra
I am secure, safe, and protected.  I release all feelings of lack.  The universe is an infinite source of supply and I live in abundant flow.  All my needs are met.  I am aligned with the stream of well-being.  I have a positive connection to Gaia mother Earth.  I am one with all of life.  I am grounded and centered in my physical experience with the awareness that I am source energy.  I am the divine creator of my existence.








Svadhisthana
Sacral Chakra
I acknowledge all my emotions and feelings.  I listen to my emotional guidance system.  I release addictions  no longer serving me.  My desires and appetites are perfectly aligned and balanced.  I honor my physical body temple.  I have healthy harmonious relationships.  I allow myself to experience pleasure.  I enjoy my sexuality.  I celebrate my creativity and artistry.  I am connected to my inner source of inspiration.



Manipura
Solar Plexus
I am the powerful creator of the life I want.  I release all self-limiting beliefs about myself.  I am worthy because I exist.  I honor, value, and respect myself.  I set healthy boundaries.  I am the only one who has the power to approve me.  I have freedom of choice and I always choose what is best for me.  I am connected to my inner source of power.  I am confident and strong.  I can achieve anything I desire.





Anahata
Heart Chakra
I am divine love.  I release old resentments and hurts from the past.  I forgive my self and others.  I let go of fears and conditions around love.  Love is unconditional.  I love my self and others unconditionally.  I trust in the goodness of love.  I am open to give and receive love.  My heart sings and my love shines.  Compassion and kindness flow through me.  I live in happiness, peace, and joy.  Love connects me to all that is.






Vhisudda
Throat Chakra
I am truth, I live in truth, and I communicate my truth.  I let go of any fears surrounding self-expression and perfect communication now.  I honestly express my thoughts, feelings, and ideas with grace.  I release gossip, lies, and substance abuse from my life.  I live in integrity and honor my word.  My communications are lovingly guided by my Higher Self.  I listen to my Self and trust my inner voice.






Ajna
Third Eye Chakra
I am awake, conscious, and aware of my divine nature.  I view life through an elevated perspective.  Every situation is an opportunity to learn and grow.  I let go of all judgments.  I see the best in myself and others.  I cultivate wisdom and intelligence.  I release all fears of the unknown.  I am open to spiritual experiences.  I trust my intuition and higher guidance.  I am able to discern for my greatest good.





Sahasrara
Crown Chakra
I am one with all that is.  I am connected to the higher power.  I trust in the divine love intelligence governing the universe.  I unfold into cosmic consciousness.  I am aware of universal principles.  I honor my self and others as the extension of source energy.  I come forth to create my reality.  I thrive in spiritual practice.  I respect all spiritual paths.  I live in a state of bliss, beauty, and grace.  I appreciate all the good in my life.  I am infinite possibilities.  I am eternal spirit.  I am self-realized God-Force God-Essence.  I Am That I Am.

Healthy Diet (General Recommendations)



1.  Quality Carbohydrates:  The foundation of your diet  (organic or pesticide free) 

Vegetables:  (Eat unlimited amount) Asparagus, beets, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collard greens, cucumber, eggplant, green beans, kale, leeks, lettuce, mustard greens, okra, pepper, radish, spinach, rhubarb, turnips, zucchini, etc.

Starchy vegetables:  (Half cup is about 20 grams of carbohydrates)  Corn, edamame, potatoes (with skin), sweet potatoes, squash, yams, etc.

Legumes:  (Half cup is about 20 grams of carbohydrates)  Beans, peas, lentils, etc.

Grains:  Half cup is about 20 grams of carbohydrates.  Barley, brown rice, millet, oats, quinoa, wild rice, etc.

Fruits:  Three servings a day.  Each fruit is about 100 calories.  Apples, apricots, bananas, berries, cherries, grapefruit, grapes, figs, loquats, mangos, melons, nectarines, oranges, papayas peaches, persimmons, pineapples, plums, tangerines, watermelons, etc.

Breads:  Flourless and sprouted bread. 

2.  Animal Products:  Eat sparingly, if at all
Fish:  Wild caught Alaskan, NO farmed fish
            Eggs:  Organic, free ranged chicken
            Fowl:  Chicken, turkey organic and free range
            Red Meat:  Organic, grass fed
            Dairy:  Butter, cheese, cream, cream cheese, milk  (use minimally)

3.  Oils:  Organic and high quality
            Nuts, seeds, flax seeds
            Olive oil, canola oil

Resources
Vegetarian Diet           www.vegsource.com/
Macrobiotic Diet         www.ohsawamacrobiotics.com/macrobiotics
Organic raw food        www.therawfoodworld.com/
Organic Online            www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com/
Patient Education        www.foodrevolution.org/
Patient Education        www.medlineplus.gov
High quality wild-caught Salmon      www.takuriverreds.net

China Trip 2004

This was my first trip to China where I was able to see Beijing, Shanghai, Shen Yang and Xian. I had a chance to visit several hospitals, TCM clinics and herbal pharmacies in different cities.


Shanghai

Great Wall, Beijing

Terra Cotta Solciers, Xi'An