Chakra Meditation: Transformation Through the Seven Energy Centers of the Body Paperback – July 1, 2010

I am a beginner at Yogic Meditation so I really appreciate Layne Redmond's brief, clear and easy to understand explanations on her CD's. I love the way she guides you through each technique. My absolute favorite is the "Purification of the Chakras", a 30 minute chanting meditation. It is simple and it works! I feel so much better every time I do it and I have noticed I am much calmer and better able to peacefully take on the day's challenges when I perform the meditation. I highly recommend it for all.

I have been meditating for over 40 years. I began to write a book about it, being an author myself. But as I read it, I realized I didn't need to write the book, it had already been written. Two of the wonderful additions are: 1. There are full color mandalas showing what each chakra (energy center along the spine) looks like. Sometimes, when you don't have too much time, you can place the mandala in front of you after reading about it, stare at its center for as long as you can, and finish. This is just one of the meditations described in the book. 2. There is a CD that provides guided meditation and music to help you get right into your own practice. The best book on Eastern meditation I've read, and in forty years I've read a LOT.

I've read this book possibly 10 times and learn something new about myself and how I fit into the world each time that I read it. If you are looking to understand a bit more about how you fit into the world and learn ways to grow spiritually, this book is totally worth it.

I like the knowledge I’ve gained on the individual chakras and the meditation practice by reading this book. However, I was sad to find out the CD that comes with the book was cracked and won’t play all the way through. I’d like to get another CD without the book. If someone can let me know if this is possible I’d appreciate it.

When I started up yoga again I sensed a specific energy when doing it. Wanting to learn more I sought it out and wanted to know all about it. This book is my answer. It gave me the explanations I wanted and a new kind of meditation to add to my repitouire. I love it

I was recommended this book for the yoga teachers training course. It is a deceptively thin book. But the author Layne Redmond in true yogic fashion packs much learning in few but meaningful words. Along with the CD, teachers and practice this book can be a powerful tool in your journey.

The book is full of good information and vivid pictures of the chakras but the chakra meditation on the included cd is the best. Her drumming is awesome and this transports you to a place of peace!

What they fail to tell you is that the Kindle version of this book does not include the pictures. On Layne Redmond's website the description of this book says by Tom Thompson: "And then there are the awesome, full page pictures of each chakra and the whole chakra system with the three major nadis, or psychic nerves. They are beautiful!"I purchased the Kindle book and the Audio meditation expecting there would be the "beautiful" pictures described by Tom Thompson. Ms. Redmond's website has pictures 6 of the 7 chakras that you can "save as" by right clicking, but leaves out the picture of the 3rd chakra.I would have given this review a 5 star review but am deeply disappointed in what is left out of the Kindle version.