The days are longer, our energy is higher, and things are happening. Having grown up on the east coast where summers meant long and lazy days; it’s most certainly a shift being in Anchorage where everyone scarfs up every last bit of dailylight in these days.
As life happens, change unfolds, and things are constantly moving – I’m realizing the extreme importance of feeling balanced and how to find it. Here at the salon we have Chakra’s and as I’ve looked more into these I have found a greater root as to where balance can come from in the different aspects of our lives.
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“Chakras are spinning wheels of energy located along the spine, from the tailbone to the crown of the head. Ayurveda, (Aveda’s Philosophy) reconginzes seven main chakra energy centers, each emitting a different color and vibrating at a different frequency.
The chakra energy centers are junctions between consciousness (mind) and matter (body). They link the various aspects of what makes us human: our physical, energetic, emotional, mental, social and spiritual selves.
The state of each chakra has significant effects on one’s health. When chakra energy flows are blocked, one experiences diminished health.
When one focuses on the charkas, one can connect to any mental, emotional and physical imbalances occurring within the charkas.”
from the Aveda Website. {www.aveda.com}
7 Chakras – all a different point in your body.
Chakra 1- is at the base of your trunk. That’s where we are grounded and take care of our basic needs.
Chakra 2- is between your hips. We move beyond our basic needs and into relationships with others.
Chakra 3- is between our lungs. This is the center of motivation. This is where we set our motivations and desires.
Chakra 4- is our heart. Here lies sympathy, empathy and love.
Chakra 5- is in our throat. Creativity, self expression, and communication can be found here.
Chakra 6 – is in our brain. This is the center of intuition, imagination, and perception.
Chakra 7 – is above our head. This is where we connect with something greater than ourself, expressing wisdom, tapping into our spirituality.
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Our main mission at Meg Allen Salon is to have everyone leave here feeling like they’ve never felt better; all 7 Chakras colorfully humming away. Balanced, whole, beautiful, and just plain good. We all have those people in our lives that we walk away from feeling like a million bucks, and we honestly just want to be a place like that for you.
So if you’re having an off day, if Chakra 6 is a little too far to the right and you can’t seem to get a hold of Chakra 3 – do what you need to do to get there. If it means pulling out the Kitchen Aid and baking balance back in – than do it. If it means driving around with your dog hanging out the window, totally jamming out to a Michelle Branch cd – do it. If it means rolling out of bed and hitting play on a yogadownload podcast – do it. We all deserve it – and we all know how good it feels to be there...To be in that sweet spot where things are how they were always intended to be.
This summer Alaskans have been treated to a beautiful summer full of sunshine and hot weather. Outdoors in Alaska offers endless opportunities. Whether its hiking, boating, fishing, kayaking, or barbecuing in the backyard, Alaskans have been exposed to more sun this summer than the past years. Typically, we do not need to worry about sun damage because the weather is normally not this hot. Aveda has developed a brand new system that focuses on cleansing, protecting, and restoring damaged hair that is exposed to the hot sun. After using these three products, your hair will feel replenished and protected. So be sure to check out this new product line that has become an essential part of a healthy summer.
