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 Simple, Applicable book July 21, 2008
I found this book extremely helpful in healing my own dealings with my chakras. I picked apart the book- I don't think the whole book was great or helpful, but I got out of it what I needed to get out of it- I think that's mostly how books work anyway. I pick what I need and what I don't or may not agree with I let it go. Simple as that. I recommend this book.
 Not impressed. July 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The first couple chapters were great. I love books that give techniques, but the things I didn't like far outweighed the things I did like.
The author throws her own issues in the face of the reader quite often, to the point where it made me wonder exactly how healthy she is, that she can tell others how to improve their health. If the author would like to vent, I'd recommend a journal or a book about her life. Not what is advertised as a "Manual." Venting releases negative energy, and I found that negative energy affecting me more and more as I read - to the point where I finally had to put the book down and vent myself. I also found her experiences with energy to be quite different from mine. If you are looking for a book filled with opinions, this is the one for you. If you are looking for information about the chakras or auras, I'd recommend looking elsewhere, as you can get the information without the negativity or baggage attached.
Good book on the subject January 24, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book has a lot of valuable information in it and it is one of the best out there on the subject. The book is filled with information on how to ground yourself, protect yourself agaisnt unwanted energies from people, letting go of issues, etc. It also includes a big section on each chakra and how they are meant to be. I also appreciated the information on how each chakra is a bit unbalanced so the reader can get a feel as to where they stand. She mentioned something about not wanting to focus on the unbalanced aspects of each one because the book is supposesd to be about healing- I liked that. The reason why I give it 4 out of 5 stars is that the author seemed many times to be quite opinionated and sometimes just downright angry, which I found to be quite unnecessary. Reading things like "I'm going to have a tantrum on the next page" and "Is it practical? No, didn't think so. End of sermon," was a bit disconcerting at times. I understand that healing is not all fun and games but I would have preferred to have her deal that information out a little differently. Other than that, it was a really helpful book and I found a lot of interesting things about the chakras especially.
 Your Aura and Your Chakras March 24, 2007
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Great book, however you will need to have and intermediate level of background knowledge in chakras, and basic energetic medicine. This book is great at explaining the basics of the energy body, and explains some basic mediations practices for grounding and aura work which can be done by anyone, no matter what your level or ability. However, don't expect for it to be easy, the practices in this book require some time to master. Cheers.
Essential Owners Manual May 30, 2006
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is simply the best book on working with the aura and charkas that I have found. People will often tell you at the beginning of a meditation, yoga, chakra balancing class, or any other "new age" class to ground and center yourself but very few tell you how. They assume you know. So we begin by looking around the class and trying to imitate what the others are doing. Karla actually gives you practical techniques to center and ground yourself that you can do anywhere, even in traffic, or in the middle of a boring (or frustrating or irritating) staff meeting. You will be better able to focus and no one need know that you are doing it.
Many New Age techniques are quite passive and reactive, and in my experience are not very effective in the long term. They sometimes have to be repeated several times a day, every day, forever. Her techniques are proactive and anything but passive, which means that you do the work. No one can do this kind of work for you. The techniques can be very empowering, and maybe slightly uncomfortable at first, as you realize that you are responsible for the positive changes in your energy bodies and your life. Who could ask for more.
I am a nationally certified massage therapist and Reiki Master. I have used her techniques before sessions to ground and center myself to great effect. I have also used her techniques after sessions to clear my aura & chakras if I have picked up anything from my client. Since using Karlas techniques, there have been changes in many of my relationships with family, friends, coworkers, & bosses. The negative relationships either improved or fell away and the positive relationships were enhanced.
I cannot say enough good things about this book. Everyone should own this book and practice her techniques if they are serious about effecting positive change in their life.
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