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Book SynopsisEach of the traditional 7 chakras contains 21 microchakras, which enable the chakras to process information related to our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. When the energy flowing in the chakras is blocked, our physical, emotional, and psychological well-being is compromised. Through the unique practice of InnerTuning--a system of precise, potent sounds and mantras--blockages in the microchakras can be released so the subtle body can become realigned and physical and mental health can be restored. Sri Shyamji Bhatnagar developed the InnerTuning technique from his early work with breath and sacred sounds, which began at age 12 with his guru in India. In 1967 his discovery of the 147 microchakras inspired his creation of Microchakra Psychology, a blend of ancient wisdom and contemporary psychology that explains the workings of the subtle body and how openings or blockages in the chakras can either encourage or sabotage psychological health and spiritual development. In this book, Shyamji describes methods for optimizing energy flow in the microchakras using the practice of InnerTuning in order to enhance one’s well-being and promote spiritual growth through the power of sound, breath, and the divine energy that resides within us all. A 28-minute CD of InnerTuning sacred sounds is included.
Trade Review“More than forty years ago Shyamji Bhatnagar, a then unknown meditation master, brought the concept of ‘chakra psychology’ to the West. Since that time, more than any other person, he has expanded on the understanding that the energies of our bodies are either in balance or out of balance. I have personally met more than one hundred people who have overcome deep depressions and hyperanxiety and uplifted their spirits all through Shyamji’s teachings.
Microchakras rises above all the faux material on chakras and is the definitive work for those wishing to use InnerTuning to bring balance back into their body. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” * Gary Null, coauthor of The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing and award-winning talk radio hos *
“A remarkable book that could not be more timely. The exercises the authors prescribe for InnerTuning are based on the paradigm that the basic stuff of the universe is sound; readers are taught how to use their reason, feelings, and intuition to attune themselves with this sound.
Microchakras will arouse controversy, transform lives, and may help to heal the torn cultures of our era. Its goal is nothing less than spiritual transformation, not only of the reader but also of a species that has become increasingly endangered.” * Stanley Krippner, Ph.D., coauthor of Personal Mythology *
“This beautifully detailed and fascinating book describes ancient Indian yoga teachings that use subtle sound and breath to energize and purify the chakras within the chakras. The authors are to be congratulated for bringing this rare tradition of tantra and mantra yoga into Western psychology and psychophysical healing.” * Ralph Metzner, Ph.D., author of The Unfolding Self and Professor Emeritus, California Institute of I *
“It is extremely rare to find a vast new body of understanding that is so respectfully and logically embedded within ancient yogic science.
Microchakras expands our view of the classical chakras by describing in great detail the effects they have on each other, opening or blocking particular spiritual potential. It provides a striking insight into their relationship to sound, breath, purification, meditation, early childhood experiences, and a lot more. Whether you want to help others or yourself on the spiritual path, this monumental legacy promises greatly enhanced efficiency.” * Peter Marchand, author of Yoga of Truth *
"Any library strong in consciousness research will find this packed with extensive coverage of actions that create or open blocks." * The Midwest Book Review, Oct 2009 *
". . . overall, if you are ready to take your study of chakras to the next level, this hefty tome will provide hours of study and enlightenment." * Whole Life Times, June/July 2010 *
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface: Discovery of the Microchakras by Sri Shyamji Bhatnagar
Preface: The Science of Microchakra Psychology by David Isaacs, Ph.D.
1 Preparation for the InnerTuning Adventure An Overview of the System
The Importance of the Samskreta (Sanskrit) Language
The Traditions of Tantra and Vadaanta
The Need for Knowledge of the Self
The Scientific Paradigm
2 The Cosmic Play The Three Fields and the Three Bodies
The Cosmic Cycles
Leelaa: A Model of the Play of Cosmic Intelligence
Aakaasha
Eightfold Nature
Tripartite Brain Structure and Spiritual Evolution
The Three Lenga-s
Reta, Dharma, and Karma
The Path of Ego Refinement
3 The Subtle Field The Subtle Nervous System
Praana-s
Kundalenee
Chakra-s
The First Chakra
The Second Chakra
The Third Chakra
The Fourth Chakra
The Hreta Chakra
The Fifth Chakra
The Sixth Chakra
The Soma Chakra
The Seventh Chakra
4 Basic Microchakra Dynamics Eightfold Nature and the Plays of Life
Microchakra Fundamentals
A Brief Survey of the Microchakras
Parenting Considerations and the Right-Channel Age
Signs and Causes of Openings and Blocks
5 Openings and Blocks in the First Lenga The First Chakra
The Second Chakra
The Third Chakra
6 Openings and Blocks in the Second Lenga The Fourth Chakra
The Fifth Chakra
7 Openings and Blocks in the Third Lenga The Sixth Chakra
The Seventh Chakra
8 Advanced Microchakra Dynamics Memory
Information Processing and the Seven Chakra Minds
Three Functions of the Ego
Egos as Doers
Principles of Growth and Change
Affects
9 Affects and the Three Lenga-s The Affects and Psychospiritual Growth
Joy
Interest
Play
Nurturance
Assertiveness
Fear
Anger
Distress
Disgust
Eros
Confidence
Pride
Hope
Shyness
Shame
Guilt
Sadness
Envy
Hate
Love
Gratitude
Serenity
Possessiveness
Greed
Vanity
Contentment
Bliss
10 Integrating the Three Bodies The Significance of Integration
Synchronizing with the Cosmic Cycles
The Dawn Program
Internalizing the Senses
Increasing Sound Sensitivity
Integrative Mentation
Meditation
Witnessing
Three-Body Purification
Speech Fast
Regulating Desire
Color of the Day
11 Subjective Science The Rise of Modern Objective Science
Language in Objective and Subjective Science
The Call for a Subjective Science
A Comparison of Objective and Subjective Science
Microchakra Psychology and the Four Functions of Theory
Appendix A. Advita Vadaanta: A Third-Lenga Viewpoint
Appendix B. Glossary of Samskreta Terms
Notes
Bibliography
For More Information about InnerTuning
Index
How to Use the Enclosed CD of Sacred Sound
