How Understanding Ancient Science Can Help You Break Free-by Emily LeahyHow does a philosophy from thousands of years ago have anything to do with your life in 2012? I used to live life always looking outside to find the answers. Constantly I comforted myself with quick fixes. I was caught in a cycle of highs and lows as I reached towards: food, drinking, poor relationships and numbing out for hours in front of the TV or computer. My life started to shift once I started to practice Yoga; I realized the key to feeling better wasn’t about running away from myself, but rather sitting with myself. I became aware that for a long time I had been cut off in major parts of my body. This was apparent in my very first Yoga class when I could finally feel my own two feet and take a complete breath. As my journey with Yoga started to unfold, I learned about the “Chakras.” This is the foundation of the ancient science; these 7 main energy centers,  known as Chakras. As you can see in the picture below these energy centers start at the base of the spine and travel up to the crown of the head.  Our well being is not purely a physical issue. We are body, mind and spirit and none of these areas function entirely alone; each has an effect upon the other. Eating well and exercising daily is a great first step, but to really feel our best, we need to dig deeper. All life experiences have an affect upon us. As the saying goes, “The issues are in the tissues.”  It is these negative experiences which can manifest themselves physically over time as dis-ease. For example, I used to feel like a victim in the world, and often feel powerless to circumstances and other people’s desires. Overtime this lack of personal power manifested as a problem in my third chakra, located above the belly button, known as the “solar plexus.” Physically I dealt with years of frequent stomach pains, digestive issues and bloating. Working with the Chakras helped me to dispel negative feelings, free blocks and re-balance my body without the use of medication. Why do we face challenges in so many aspects of our lives? Why do our personal power, relationships, ability to communicate, or finances go awry? The answer may be that the Chakra controlling this part of your life is dysfunctional–which means it’s your job to strengthen it. Break free from personal limitations, and start living on your own terms! Healing your Chakras isn’t about fixing yourself; healing your Chakras is about freedom and becoming more of yourself.   How can you start balancing your Chakras? The breathing, stretching and meditative exercises used in Yoga are frequently targeted at the 7 Chakras flowing through the body. Reiki is a healing touch that works on energy blocks within the body. On Saturday, February 25th from 12:30-2:00pm come bring your 7 Chakras into balance in a transformative workshop I am leading at USMMA in Bellingham, MA. This Chakra Yoga workshop will include Yoga, Reiki, aromatherapy, crystals and sound healing. Most importantly you will learn more about the Chakras, how they affect your life and tools to bring your system into alignment and health. Sign up now at WWW.USMMA.org!

How Understanding Ancient Science Can Help You Break Free
-by Emily Leahy


How does a philosophy from thousands of years ago have anything to do with your life in 2012? I used to live life always looking outside to find the answers. Constantly I comforted myself with quick fixes. I was caught in a cycle of highs and lows as I reached towards: food, drinking, poor relationships and numbing out for hours in front of the TV or computer. My life started to shift once I started to practice Yoga; I realized the key to feeling better wasn’t about running away from myself, but rather sitting with myself. I became aware that for a long time I had been cut off in major parts of my body. This was apparent in my very first Yoga class when I could finally feel my own two feet and take a complete breath. As my journey with Yoga started to unfold, I learned about the “Chakras.” This is the foundation of the ancient science; these 7 main energy centers,  known as Chakras. As you can see in the picture below these energy centers start at the base of the spine and travel up to the crown of the head. 

Our well being is not purely a physical issue. We are body, mind and spirit and none of these areas function entirely alone; each has an effect upon the other. Eating well and exercising daily is a great first step, but to really feel our best, we need to dig deeper. All life experiences have an affect upon us. As the saying goes, “The issues are in the tissues.”  It is these negative experiences which can manifest themselves physically over time as dis-ease. For example, I used to feel like a victim in the world, and often feel powerless to circumstances and other people’s desires. Overtime this lack of personal power manifested as a problem in my third chakra, located above the belly button, known as the “solar plexus.” Physically I dealt with years of frequent stomach pains, digestive issues and bloating. Working with the Chakras helped me to dispel negative feelings, free blocks and re-balance my body without the use of medication.

Why do we face challenges in so many aspects of our lives? Why do our personal power, relationships, ability to communicate, or finances go awry? The answer may be that the Chakra controlling this part of your life is dysfunctional–which means it’s your job to strengthen it. Break free from personal limitations, and start living on your own terms! Healing your Chakras isn’t about fixing yourself; healing your Chakras is about freedom and becoming more of yourself.  

How can you start balancing your Chakras? The breathing, stretching and meditative exercises used in Yoga are frequently targeted at the 7 Chakras flowing through the body. Reiki is a healing touch that works on energy blocks within the body. On Saturday, February 25th from 12:30-2:00pm come bring your 7 Chakras into balance in a transformative workshop I am leading at USMMA in Bellingham, MA. This Chakra Yoga workshop will include Yoga, Reiki, aromatherapy, crystals and sound healing. Most importantly you will learn more about the Chakras, how they affect your life and tools to bring your system into alignment and health. Sign up now at WWW.USMMA.org!