Chakras: Energy Centers of Transformation

This IS as one reviewer said the real deal. While others note its depth, and challenge to understand, that is because it is the real deal. I have been reading, re-reading this book for years, and am taking time to review because my worn copy needs replacement. It takes time to understand these concepts even with good teacher. This is the definitive introductory text to the true mysticism and yoga science of the chakras. No Esalen, new age stuff here. Pure tantra including allusions to the text of orgin for these concepts. Note I said introductory, and yet it’s still so deep. That is the depth of the chakras. For those of you who take the time to understand these teachings, this book will serve as a reference for years to come. It is an essential text for all serious yogis and a great gift. With love and gratitude to Harish Johari, Mark Shanti Dev

My friend had this book on her bookshelf, and after perusing it for some time, I quickly decided I had to have it for my own library. This is definitely not the kind of book you read once and never come back to. I find myself picking it up again and again to go over different information on various chakras or just to look at the amazing art. There's a lot of information here, a lot, And it is definitely helpful for a meditator to help understand the various energy centers of the body based on ancient Indian traditions.

Deep Study

Great book, it reads like a text book so keep that in mind. Not a quick guide to chakras its very in depth and informative.

As a kirtan singer/chanter, (kirtan is also known as Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion) I became very interested in traditional Indian teachings of the chakras because I knew they are associated with sounds; a beeja mantra or "seed sound" for each chakra, as well as each chakra petal having a one-syllable sound. A full and complete chanting practice of the chakras includes more than 50 sounds!This book not only informs one about the sounds for each chakra, the mantra, but also the yantra, the geometric symbol and color as well as the number and color of the petals, and gives in-depth explanations of the meanings of the symbols, along with descriptions of the elements, the ruling planets, the sense organs, the deities as well as other Natural and Symbolic information associated with each chakra.Techniques and effects for meditation practice are also included for each, as well as typical behavioral characteristics exhibited by people at each level of practice.For anyone interested in learning the raising of shakti (spiritual energy) through traditional Indian chakra practices, this is an excellent book.Jai Ganesh!Michelle (Shellie) WoodAuthor of Pilgrimage to India: An American Woman's AdventureCurator at Kirtan Community Blog of kirtan playlists.

With pretty colors and informative pictures that you could even hang on the wall if you framed properly. Pretty much everything you need to know about the chakras and what they represent. Can apply it to jyotish (eastern astrology) or just to energy work in general. Someone else said the sanskrit words were confusing. For true scholars, the sanskrit sounds are hold meaning in and of themselves; there aren't too many; it's authentic as is. Highly recommended.

This book is full of great information about the chakras and other yoga information. Wonderful overview of yoga in general. Also has beautiful pictures and pictures you can color yourself. I think that may be a great meditation practice. Would highly recommend!

I'm a recreational reader and love tapping into all sorts of subjects. I find Harish Johari's work on the Chakras very informative and poetic. It's simple and easy to read and Johari writes from the heart. This book may very well become a prime reference for yoga instructors and eastern religious philosophers if it hasn't already. I'd highly recommend it as a Chakras reference book even if you've have read or own many.