Chakras are the body's subtle energy centres vital for our physical emotional & spiritual well-being This comprehensive book provides a detailed guide to the characteristics of each chakra & how you can work with them to heal & balance every aspect of your life Beginning with an outline of the key energy concepts including prana the nadis & kundalini energy the book goes on to explain the basic techniques for working with chakras including meditating on yantras the geometric representation of chakra energies; mantras; exercises; & journaling Saradananda then explores in depth each chakra in turn describing its key characteristics & related physical disorders providing helpful yoga poses & breathing techniques & giving clear information on how to recognise the signs that your chakra is overactive underactive or balanced You will also discover how the chakras relate to each other & find advice on protecting yourself while working energetically This is an essential book for everyone wanting to achieve total well-being through understanding & working with these vital energy centres