The concept of chakras originated in ancient India, where they were first described in the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. However, the modern understanding of the seven chakras as we know them today has been influenced by the teachings of yoga and the work of modern scholars and spiritual teachers. The seven chakras are energy centers in the body that are believed to play an important role in physical, emotional, and spiritual health. They …
My Journey
I began my wellness journey shortly after I turned 40. Like most busy moms entering midlife, I started with exercise and nutrition. My main focus was to become stronger, healthier, more energetic by working out regularly and eating healthier foods. And, if I lost the extra ten pounds of “fluff” in the process, all the better. By my mid-forties, I realized there was more to wellness than free weights and kale. Even though my body …