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Chakra Exchange

ajlookup_sml Anodea Judith’s half hour guided meditation through the Chakras, was for me, one of the highlights of the Vancouver Yoga Conference & Show.  Her dynamic energy, descriptive dialog chakrasand metaphors, provided a vivid, inward journey exploring all seven chakras.

Starting at the base chakra, shooting roots to the earth, moving energy upwards to the crown chakra, expanding toward the heavens.  A half hour of bliss, feeling centered, balanced and energized.  I had the pleasure of meeting Anodea and expressed how much I enjoyed the meditation.  We exchanged chakra gifts; Anodea Judith’s new award-winning animated DVD, “The Illuminated Chakras” for a beautiful “Chakravibe “7 Chakra Bracelet“.

Anodea Judith is a world renowned expert on the Chakra system and mind body integration.  She is the author of several books and audio products.  The two books which I consider my chakra bibles are “Wheels of Life: A User’s Guide to the Chakra System” and  “The Sevenfold Journey”, to read more

Chakravibe believes in Yoga and Meditation for Brain Bliss

Your Brain on Bliss “ What is happiness, and how can we achieve it? This is Your Brain on Bliss: Matthieu Ricard reveals After 2,000 years of practice, Buddhist dv1535067monks know that one secret to happiness is simply to put your mind to it.

Authentic happiness is a way of being and a skill to be cultivated. When we first begin, the mind is vulnerable and untamed, like that of a monkey or a restless child. It takes practice to gain inner peace, inner strength, altruistic love, forbearance, and other qualities that lead to authentic happiness. ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama read more

Finding happiness, balance and inner peace is something that we all stride for. I believe that practicing yoga and meditation are vehicles that can help along the path. Daily practice allows us to use the breath to claim the mind, turn our energy inward, bring our focus to being present and in the moment.

Settle down that untamed monkey or restless child.

Namaste Teresa

The Power of Positive Thinking Quotes

This weeks quotes:

“Every thought is a seed.  If you plant crab apples, don’t count on harvesting Golden Delicious.” ~ Bill Meyer
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” ~ Oscar Wilde
“It doesn’t matter if you fall down or not, it matters if you get back up.” ~ Vince Lombardi.

Great Vibe for Chakravibe

Great Vibe for Chakravibe at the first Canadian West Coast Yoga Pilates Conference & Show, held at the Vancouver Convention Center.booth

Yoga conference and shows are a great venue for like-minded people to ride that wave of energy, share the same enthusiasm and personal power within all of us  which yoga inspires.

Thanks to everyone who stopped  by to say hello.  It’s wonderful to personally connect with our on-line clients and  to meet new clients. We very much appreciate your feedback and suggestions.

“What’s New and Most Popular among Yogins and Yogis?”

Literally flying off the shelves are the  Chakravibe 7 Chakra Om Pendant Necklaces and bracelets.

New, bold and very grounding is the Red Coral Beaded Necklace Collection, soon to be on line.

The all around fav for yogis is the Om Power Earth Necklace.

Check back at Chakravibe soon for New Power of the Earth Bracelets.

Winner of  “What’s your Vibe Contest”  Congratulations to Megan Salack  who chose the  “Om Power Necklace”

The Power of Positive Thinking Quotes from Famous People and Wise Sages/Gurus.

lemonWhen life gives you lemons, you make lemonade! I’m not sure where this quote came from but it does provide a different perspective of dealing with life’s day to day challenges, or should I say, potential opportunities. It’s not a secret that the powers of positive thinking affects our frame of mind and can be contagious. Spreading that infectious, optimistic attitude not only attracts more positive energy, but has a tremendous healing affect on our bodies. You’ll feel better and it’s an ideal way to balance your chakras.

Heeding the wise words of others is one way to instantly be uplifted, empowered and feel good in your body. ChakraVibe would like to be part of spreading the good word, bringing to you inspirational quotes and positive affirmations on a weekly basis–words of wisdom from famous people, wise sages/guru’s or even neighbors.

Quotes that reflect the collective knowledge and intelligence of some great peoples, taken from ancient to modern times, from men and women who are a source of wisdom and enlightenment. Just like with every piece of our jewelry, there is positive energy behind each quote. We hope these words of wisdom are a source of inspiration and empowerment to you.

Do you have any quotes that really resonate strongly with you? changes your outlook of life and makes you feel good?  We would love to here from you! Simply email your quote to info@chakravibe.com and tell us why it is so meaningful to you. We will add your quote or short story to our weekly blog. As a thanks for your contribution, we will automatically enter you in our draw for a $75 CharkaVibe online gift certificate*.
*draw will be held on November 30th, 2009

Here are this week’s quotes:

” Live out of your imagination, not your history.” {Stephen Covey}
“Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body rather than a body with a soul.” {Wayne Dyer}
“Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”  {Mother Teresa)
“The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.” {Dalai Lama}
“Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean.”  {Maya Angelou}

Here are this week’s quotes:


John Lennon “Life is what’s going on while your making other plans.”   “Imagine”

Earl Nightengale “Our attitude towards life determines life’s attitude towards us.”

Deepak Chopra “Anything that is of value in life only multiplies when it is given. “

Booker T. Washington “Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.”

Thomas Edison “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

Winston Churchill “There comes a special moment in everyone’s life, a moment for which that person was born. That special opportunity, when he seizes it, will fulfill his mission - a mission for which he is uniquely qualified. In that moment, he finds his greatness. It is his finest hour.”

George Lucas “You must let go of your past and embrace your future and figure out what path you’re going to go down”

An inspiration for meditation.

ChakraVibe brings you this dedication to meditation:

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The Dimension of the Light

Not only shamans know we are made of light or energy.
Light is energy of course or vibration.
Physicists talk about light quantum.
Through meditation I recognized the same.
Deep meditation can have the same effect as a trance dance –
Meditation can open the special space – the space between…
Trance does not mean unconscious mind – I never felt “drunk” but clear and aware.

Meditation is a way to experience altered states of consciousness. But it takes time to practice. First I was confronted with my emotions like anger, enviousness, guilt or impatience. But after that… I was just giving up… I was sitting in pure bliss… I felt light… I recognized the energy… and then nothing but consciousness of what was happening… hard to explain… but worth trying to make the experience oneself.
Meditation is a practice to slow down activity – trance dance is hyper activity. Both can have the same effect: the experience of the other dimension.
I see the same world with new eyes. Not the physical eyes. In dreams you do not see with physical eyes. Consciousness sees…

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ChakraVibe suggests you to check out YOGUE

YOGUE blog; sustainable, yoga, life, style.  A long time yoga practioner, yoga-instructor and aspiring poet, Insiya Rasiwala passionate about sustainability, health and a balanced lifestyle – one that exists yoguein harmony with our external environment. Insiya is always seeking out information, products and services that reflect these values. Go to yogue, where Insiya shares all her findings with you. If you have suggestions for products / services to include, Insiya would love to hear from you: yoguestyle@gmail.com

Need a cool chakra greeting card? ChakraVibe recommends PaPaYa

While shopping for greeting cards today, I encountered the coolest cards. Papaya! – alluring colors, exotic patterns, with inspirational text printed on recycled paper. I couldn’t wait to get home and look at their website. Papayaart.com also has fabulous designer magnets, journals and art prints.

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An Inspirational Yoga DVD

Yoga inspired me to start ChakraVibe and to create yoga jewelry with meaning and intention. I came across this wonderful film with other inspirational yoga storiesyoga_and-_me

For some, yoga has been the salvation from the chaos of modern life.

Yoga and Me is a documentary featuring inspirational stories from hatha yoga teachers. Award-winning filmmaker, Robbie Baldwin has profiled leading yoga teachers from around the world to explore how yoga changed their lives. The result is a yoga video full of inspirational messages and personal stories that demonstrate the healing and transformative power of yoga. For more information about the film go to: http://www.yogaandme.com/about.html . You can also purchase the DVD.yoga_and_me_dvd

ChakraVibe meets Namasthé Tea Co.

namasth_logoChakraVibe meets Namasthé Tea Co. I recently had the pleasure of meeting Isabelle Ranger, Master Herbalist and Fonder of Namasthé Tea Co. at the Whistler market. I purchases some divine tea; the Finger Lime Rooibos. It taste soothing, yet refreshing. Not only are the teas amazing in taste, I just love all that Namasthé Tea Co. stands for:

Welcome to Namasthé Tea Co.

We are a local Whistler based Canadian Tea Company dedicated to a Sustainabilitea for our Earth, our Communities, our Well being and our future Generations. Our dharma is to Change the world one cup at a time by offering Certified Organic Whole Leaf Wellness Teas infused with Ancient healing Mantras for your body, mind & Spirit! Thank You for supporting our pledge for positive global change through the ancient ritual of tea.

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I highly recommend trying their tea! If you are not in the Whistler or Vancouver area you can order the tea from the website.

You can also follow Isabelle on her blog