Intro to the Chakras w/Nini Gridley

Open and energize your chakras in this illuminating opportunity to learn about the seven major energy centers radiating from the central nerve column along the spine. This knowledge originated from ancient Indian yoga texts describing the way consciousness interpenetrates the physical body. The chakras receive, assimilate, transmit and express your vital life force — vibrating as you! Learn how they correspond so you can recognize patterns of excess and deficiency and be conscious and aware.

This workshop is a lively and informative introduction to the chakra system with an opportunity for students to open and energize through a guided meditation. The initial segment includes discussion of a "Table of Correspondences" which illustrates the principles of each of the seven major centers of energy in the body as discussed in the writings of Anodea Judith. Discussion includes the qualities of each chakra as they relate to the light spectrum, the elements, the physical body, and the glandular system. Behavioral characteristics of balanced, excessive, and deficient chakras are offered, with insights into illnesses, child development, negative emotions, past trauma, and restrictive patterning as they relate to awakening of the true Self and healing.

The teaching and discussion are followed by a guided meditation that opens and investigates the individual chakras using light and color. The meditation concludes with introspective writing and group sharing to complete the period of integration. References for further study are provided on the handout, and the teacher’s contact information is included for lingering questions.

Bio: Nini Gridley, MS Ed, is a dynamic workshop leader and Professional Level Kripalu Yoga Teacher (500+) who has been helping people open and energize their chakras throughout the Northeast since 1995. She is the Certification Program Coordinator for Sacred Centers Academy, the training program on the chakras developed by Anodea Judith, PhD, whose writings inform her work. Her private practice "Full Spectrum Healing" offers chakra workshops, Kripalu Yoga classes, and private consultations to help people heal common negative emotional states. www.NiniGridley.com