Manipura the Solar Plexus Chakra
In April, I am learning about the third chakra, Manipura. In the Sanskrit language it means “lustrous gem.” In Western practice it is...
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The Vintage Yoga Journey...
Charlotte Bourdeau
- Mar 31
- 3 min
I'm Now on YouTube!
It’s finally here! I’ve posted my first video on YouTube. Yes, I have a YouTube channel. But first a story. Last week, I did a short post...
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Charlotte Bourdeau
- Mar 25
- 3 min
Creativity & Pleasure
This week we look at two more aspects of Svadhisthana chakra, pleasure and creativity. I think they go together; pleasure invites...
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Charlotte Bourdeau
- Mar 21
- 3 min
Past, Present, & Future
I want to take a step back this week. To enhance my learning about the chakras, I signed up for an online course from...
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Charlotte Bourdeau
- Mar 11
- 4 min
Svadhisthana ~ Emotions & Water
Because of its connection to the water element, it makes sense that emotions are an aspect of Svadhisthana, the sacral chakra. Like...
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Charlotte Bourdeau
- Mar 4
- 3 min
Svadhisthana the Sacral Chakra
Last month, we learned about Muladhara, the root chakra, which was about stability, grounding and connecting with the Earth element. This...
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Charlotte Bourdeau
- Feb 29
- 1 min
Pran Mudra for Grounding the Root Chakra
Pran mudra is another mudra or hand gesture you can use to stimulate the root chakra. In this mudra simply touch the tip of the thumb to...
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Charlotte Bourdeau
- Feb 29
- 4 min
Mudras for Grounding the Root Chakra
“The Healing Journey” was inspired by the idea of the connection between the chakras, yoga, mudras, breathwork, ayurveda, and meditation....
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Charlotte Bourdeau
- Feb 20
- 2 min
Grounding - My First Experience
During the yoga sequence I shared last week I said I would share my first experience with grounding in my blog. So, here goes! My first...
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Charlotte Bourdeau
- Feb 5
- 4 min
Muladhara (moo-la-dar-a) The Root Chakra
Before we begin our exploration of the root chakra, I’d like to build a picture in your mind to help you envision the chakra system and...
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Charlotte Bourdeau
- Feb 5
- 3 min
Coming Back to "Why?"
Two weeks ago, I asked you to consider why one might embark upon a journey of exploration into something like the chakra system. Have you...
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Charlotte Bourdeau
- Feb 2
- 1 min
The Healing Journey now has its own page!
With Love & Gratitude,
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Charlotte Bourdeau
- Jan 22
- 3 min
A Very Brief History of the Chakra System
And why it matters... An important part of The Healing Journey is becoming more self-aware. We will begin the journey by trying to notice...
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Charlotte Bourdeau
- Jan 16
- 3 min
Why The Healing Journey?
So, I’ve been thinking about this whole idea of The Healing Journey and found myself wondering, “Why? Why would I or anyone else want to...
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Charlotte Bourdeau
- Jan 8
- 4 min
The Healing Journey
Since I began My Self-Love Journey last year, something that has been bothering me. I’ve been writing as “Vintage Yoga” but there hasn’t...
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