The Modern Yogi's Guide to Self-Exploration: A Creative Journey Through The 7 Chakra System
by Ely Bakouche
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Ely Bakouche
writer + editor
Garrett Neill
writer
Anastasia Buterina
editor
Kerry McInnes
writer
Ksenia Sapunkova
illustrator
Jaimee Hoefert
editor
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The Modern Yogi's Guide to Self-Exploration: A Creative Journey Through the 7 Chakra System
"This book is pure gold. It has been my morning companion and what a gift it has been to read it. In a light and comprehensive way, the author takes us on a journey through the chakra system as a tool for self-exploration and creativity. The thinking prompts, ideas and exploratory suggestions make it more than a book to learn from, they are practical nuggets of wisdom! I loved this book and I am sure I will go back to it over and over again. Thanks for this amazing work!"
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"This gem stands out as an essential and functional read for students of yoga, wellness guides, and anyone interested in exploring the depths of their inner landscape. It is down to earth, intelligent, practical, pleasant to read, and written from the heart. The guided practices are truly a gift. It is well designed and a timeless resource! It is approachable for all levels as reiki masters as well as chakra skeptics will all enjoy learning and finding unique nuggets of wisdom and beauty in this book."
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"An excellent exploration and analysis creating a new paradigm through inclusion, not exclusion; ultimately bridging the gap between East and West!"
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"This book is a mix of personal experience, deep research and thoughtful prompts to explore the chakra system. I love that it isn't too prescriptive, but allows room for true self-exploration. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in diving a little deeper, and making sense of the system for themselves."
- Eva Schafroth, personal development coach
The Modern Yogi's Guide to Self-Exploration: A Creative Journey Through the 7 Chakra System
"Do you know that feeling when a book is not only a book? That was my feeling as I was reading Ely’s book! It’s not the typical book about the chakras, where you learn colours, meanings, associations, etc. Although you will learn a lot about them and all the amazing and delicate investigation that Ely has put into it, this book is mainly a journey of self exploration. It’s not a book to read and integrate with your mind, it’s a book to be lived. It’s full of information to guide you in an exploration and discovery of yourself, always with fun and play. This book invites you to ask yourself many questions and to try things, play and see how it feels. It’s a beautiful journey to discover and connect with yourself in so many ways you cannot imagine."
- Ana Iparraguirre, Yoga Imperfecto
The Modern Yogi's Guide to Self-Exploration: A Creative Journey Through the 7 Chakra System
"This book is an accessible introduction to your personal psychology that uses body's energy centers as the map. I especially loved the Thinking Prompts. There are some incredible questions in there!
Each individual chakra functions as a sign post, letting the reader know you have arrived in “Sacral Chakra Land” (for example) with careful consideration given to what features you can expect to encounter here, as well as travelers tips to successfully navigate the terrain. Each chakra maps a specific facet of human experience and the author gives the reader a set of tools for exploring, understanding and healing each life sphere. Unlike many “new age” writings on the chakra system, this work avoids generalised prescriptions to balance each chakra, and instead prompts the reader and curious somanaut to look inward and discover for themselves the specific practices, behaviours and adjustments that would allow each chakra to function with more ease. Overall The Modern Yogi’s Guide to Self Exploration provides a practical, usable framework for understanding yourself, your life, and your place in the world from a holistic perspective, based on a contemporary blend of self enquiry and traditional yogic teachings."
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