Microchakras

Each 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.

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