Balancing the Chakras

Advika came back with the book. "Let's begin then," she said. "Did it cross your mind that we've probably been teleported to a beach and we don't know how to go back?" asked Maya and tied her hair into a bun. "Yes," said Advika and sat on the sand. "This place will disappear like the forest, and send us back from where we came."

Zarna stared at the sandy beach before them. "Water," she said and strolled towards the vast, deep blue ocean. "Zarna, I think we should concentrate on practising," said Advika. "Exactly," said Zarna as she playfully strolled towards the water and removed her scandals. The first thing she felt was the salty air and the cold water touch her feet. 

"Zarna! Come back here," called Maya and kept her hands on her hips. "Maybe, she's trying to feel the energy of the water, feel the element," said Advika and opened the book. The wind blew her hair across her face. "My clip," she said and swivelled. "Here," said Tej handing a hair clip to her. "It was in the car," he said. "Thanks," she said. "Let me hold the book for you," he said.

Advika tied her hair into a bun as Tej opened the book. 

"Wow, the next page is revealed," he said. Ray and Maya rushed towards him and peeped in the book. 

"Master the art of thoughtlessness," red Tej. Zarna came back running. "What does it say?" she asked.

"Sit down in a calm environment and focus on your chakras," read Tej. "I bet you know about them, Maya and Advika," said Ray. "Yes," said the girls in unison. 

"Let's all sit down and practice then," said Tej.

They all sat down on the sand cross-legged keeping their palms on their lap. "Shed some light on the chakras first," said Ray. Maya looked at Advika motioning her to began. 

"We have seven chakras in our body, each representing energy centres and associated with a part of our body," began Advika. "The root chakra is the first chakra of the body and is located in the base of the spine. Its role is to connect your mind, body and soul with the Earth. Colour of the chakra is red."

"The second chakra, that is the sacral is located right below the belly button... three inches below the navel to be precise. This chakra is associated with the lymphatic system and is responsible for expressing emotions. Colour orange," said Maya.

"The third chakra is located behind the naval region below the rib cage. It is associated with self-confidence, self-discipline and wisdom. Colour yellow," said Advika.

"The fourth chakra is known as the heart chakra and is associated with love and compassion. 

It is located in the centre of the chest and is responsible for emotional healing and sound mental health. Colour green," said Maya.

"It should have been red, as it's near the heart," said Ray and winked. Tej smiled and nodded his head.

"The fourth, that is the throat chakra is located right above the heart and is responsible for expressing the truth and sharing your opinion with others. Colour blue," said Advika.

"The sixth chakra is the third eye chakra, which is responsible for garnering information about yourself and beyond the materialistic world. It is located in between eyebrows. Colour indigo," said Maya.

"The seventh chakra is known to be responsible for the direct connection with the almighty and the conscious energy. This chakra is located on the top of your head. Colour violet," said Advika.

"Okay, hard time remembering the colours," said Zarna and sighed. "You'll get a hold of it, don't worry," said Advika. 

"Sit quietly for a moment and take a few deep breaths. Let tension and stress slide away for a moment," read Tej.

The others followed the instructions.

"Now, bring your attention to the base of your spine, and imagine a bright spinning red light. Feel it pulsing and rotating with your breath," he continued. "Wait," said Advika. The others opened their eyes. "Why don't we read it first, understand it, and then practice, all of us together," she suggested.

"Cool," said Ray.

"Read ahead, Tej," said Maya.

"Move your attention to your spine, the area

"Pay attention to the place above your belly button. Feel the intense yellow light rotating in that spot. Then, bring your attention further up to the centre of your chest where your heart is. This area harnesses a bright green light," read Tej.

"We also need to feel the energy flowing in these chakras," added Advika. "Yes, visualization is very important in such exercises," said Maya. "The only exercise which doesn't makes you girls tired," joked Ray. "Very funny," said Maya and faked a smile.

"Moving on," began Tej. "Bring your attention to your throat, the dip in between your collar bones. Imagine a bright blue light spinning in that area. Next, move your attention up to space between your eyebrows, your third eye. This area holds a deep indigo light. Imagine it spinning and becoming brighter. Finally, shift your attention to the very top of your head.

Tej let out a sigh. "The remaining pages are still blank."

"First, we should master this, only then will the book reveal to us the next pages," said Advika.

"Let's begin then. before its 4," said Maya and glanced at her wristwatch.