Tonglen- compassion meditation or practice

Tonglen, an old Vajrayana Buddhist compassion practice, can give profound relief to the suffering of  psycho-emotional battering. This is meditation practice which done in conjunction with breathing, helpful in opening the heart and aim to move towards altruism. It involves compassion for self, compassion for others-- reminds me of Avalokiteshvara and Archangel Zadkiel. From one of my gurus i have learnt that this is one effective way to balance oneself during Rahu/Ketu Mahadasha.

Avalokiteshvara means- one who looks down
upon others with compassion
Om Mani Padme Hum

 The essence of Tonglen is:

• Breathe in all the suffering of all people on Earth who are feeling your same pain, including yourself. Be specific. For example, if you have the pain of loneliness, abandonment, or rejection from a lover, say "I breathe in the terrible pain of all those who suffer emotional rejection from a lover."
• Breathe out full healing of all those people's pain, including your own. Say, "As I breathe out, may all those who suffer this pain, including myself, receive full healing acceptance from their beloved."

Compassion to all :)

Reiki- 21 day cleansing process

Chaos- Upside down of
our beliefs/values/vision

A person who is initiated to Reiki irrespective of the degree will experience of 21-day cleansing process. The reiki initiation esp at level 1 and 2 wherein the vibration level increases and breaks the negative patterns of the lower vibration. The pattern shift of dissolving of toxins and breakdown of negative patterns takes some time, usually the time duration is understood the be atleast 21 days.

The 21 day cleansing process is also included during the practice that post the initiation so the channel is wider and smoother. Additionally as per human behavior takes about 21 days to something to be accepted our mental/physical system and certain changes to be completely visible.

Upon initiation or prior to initiation every individual should ask themselves or write as to what things they want to change, what changes they want 

From the destruction
 arises our true higher
inner self- which asks us to
look within

within themselves and do you really want to change things? In all these three questions the common element is change meaning transformation. Thus 21 day cleansing process enables  individual to transform oneself on  all or specific levels be it physical/mental/emotional or spiritual.

Typically based on the growth of the soul and the willingness to transform, the changes are visible on physical  level as flu, pains, aches, constipation, vomitting, stomach upset, sore throat etc.; on emotional level past suppressed emotions or emotions that we fight back or hold on to frequently might come up on the surface;  on mental level old thought forms, blame, victim, guilt, behavioral patterns etc will re-surface and literally be tormenting; on spiritual level usually one's believe system is shaken or one questions the real truth.

Few suggestions that can help during  reiki 21 day cleansing period :-

Listen to your beautiful inner voice
Peace- Harmony-Love-Abundance

• Drink lots of water to release toxins
• Eat fresh fruits and juices, avoid or eat less meat products and avoid alcohol/smoking/recreational drugs
• Do self healing without fail for 21-45 days , else if you miss you will have to re-do until next 21 days from the day you missed
• Try meditate or sit in calm quiet place
• Share your experiences with your fellow reiki learners or teacher;  preferably keep a journal
• Avoid stressful situation- reiki itself will soothe everything around you and make u positive mind
• Appreciate self and others. Best is to compliment others/ be playful
• Do things in moderation- like not over the top
• Be compassionate- ask archangel azrael to help you in your transformation process and comfort/heal your hurt. Invite Archangel Raphael during every day reiki self healing
• Take rest, incase any serious complication talk to your doctor and reiki teacher.

Trust and listen to your inner voice and higher self- a new you, a new vision, a new life has just begun.

Love and Heal 

Chakra- Fruit Juices--- Shake Shake !!!

Fresh Fruit Juices are healthy

Certain thoughts/events/feelings can make the Chakras go out of balance, hence sometimes we need to balance and clear the chakra inorder to enjoy the positive aspects of holistic living. As there many ways for improving upon the chakra, Chakra drinks or Juices is one such way of improving. Juices/smoothies made of specific fruits /veggies can enhance and strengthen a specific chakra and improve overall vitality.

You can make creative, fun , experimental juices for specific chakras or different chakras based on the fruits you choose. A few of the chakra fruits juices or smoothies are listed  in the post, these are easy to make and are instrumental /helpful in balancing and energizing

Chakra	Juice Name	Ingredients/recipe of your Chakra- Shake- Shake –Juice ( mix as per taste)
Root	Roopsi ( Roop= beautiful)	·         Pomegranate fruit seeds, Cubed beet root, strawberries, Ashwagandha, ½ cup sugar cane juice or sugar, diced carrots, watermelon ·         Tomato Juice mixed with pomegranate and cranberries with sugar ·         Tomato & carrot  juice with salt and pepper ·         Strawberry/apple  smoothies
Hara	Narangi(orange)	·         Diced Carrots, apricots, mangoes, litchi, finely cut peaches with slight water and sugar + salt as per taste ·         Orange and mosambhi juice ( add sugar /salt as per taste) ·         Fresh Coconut juice with coconut butter ·         Peaches, Milk, Almonds, few chopped apricots, sugar, cream, honey as per taste ·         Fresh Cucumber juice
Manipura	Masti ( fun)	·         Mango, banana, milk, apricots/melons, sugar and honey ·         Sugar cane juice- Ginger/ Pepper/ Plain/Honey ·         Jal Jeera-  Mint, water, ajvain, salt, pepper, black salt
Heart	Man Pasand ( one which makes the heart happy & appeals)	·         Spinach, Bitter Gourd, Gourd, water, salt, pepper, basil/tulsi ·         Aloe Vera Juice ·         Guavas, Pears, avocado, green grapes, apple, sugar -smoothie
Throat	Thandie ( Cool)	·         Lemon, pear puree, tulsi/basil , lemon grass, mosambi/orange water/salt ·         Herbal tea, Black tea.
Third eye	Nain Sukh  ( pleasing to the eyes)	·         Blue berries, black berries, dried plums, raisins, chocolate, sugar, add milk  if you prefer, if at all rum /white wine ·         Grape Juice and red wine ·         Pineapple Juice ·         Bhang
Crown	Divye ( Divine)	·         Water with Basil/Tulsi

Recipe- Take the respective ingredients listed and mix them if required with milk and water as per taste  --churn them in a mixer -grinder or using a blender, your yummy chakra juice is ready !!!

Bless the drink and relish the flavours :)

Detoxification by Chakra Oils\Essence

Detoxify-  Physiological or medicinal removal of toxins from the living organism or around.

Detoxification of the body and aura can be done by medicines, alternative healing/medicines and exercises, based on the nature of the discomfort. Oils are one such means to detoxify in body-mind and spirit. Oil Therapy for Chakras is not necessarily a one day method and regular therapy which aids in detoxification.  The Previous post mentions about the various oils /essences for chakras so a combination one/two or more can be made as an essential and utilized for one;s benefit based on the constituents of the oil.

What is important to remember is that oil/essences are either trees/leaves, barks, seeds, flower, root etc. which are diluted by oil/essence makers. One can try and test oils in small quantities but for longer and serious ailments or procedures one must consultant a practitioner.

• Massage- Massage is one of the best ways of detoxification, different oils are mixed based on the treatment and applied on the entire body or specific parts as required. Different and famous massages are-  Kerala Ayurvedic, Thai Massage, Shiastu Massage, Swedish massage , Water Massage, Hot Stone, Deep Tissue Massage, Face/Foot/Head Massage. Personally Kerala Ayurveda is a great massage.  
•  Inhale- Inhaling the essential oil/smell can promotes detoxification. There are certain air diffusers/inhalers available, but I prefer inhaling the oil on my palm or lighting specific chakra related incense which purifies the air.
• Shower- Classic way of detoxification is usage of oils with Epsom salt or normal salt in water during bath. It is supposed to clear the aura and purify the air around onself. Water-Oil – Salt combination is one of the biggest stress buster. For Foot chakra- luke warm water in bucket with Epsom salt and other chakra relates salts and oils opens the foot chakra and detoxifies.
•  Scrubs or Packs- Usage of Oil with scrubs is good way of detoxifying
• Lighting a Lamp or Diya of the chakra specific oil and chanting the sound specific to the chakra or meditating 
• Taking recommended essential oils with food or liquids- Taking Almond oil-5-6 drops in milk with raisin is excellent for hair, joints, skin and bowel movements, usage of olive oil /sunflower oil as cooking oil.

This article is just for information and my view. Please consult your doctor/therapist.