Chakra Gardens Opening the Senses of the Soul by Carol Cumes

A Book Review by Andrea R. Garrison - onlinewithandrea

Chakra Gardens – Opening The Senses Of The Soul- the award winning book by Carol Cumes will take you on a very special meditative reflective journey. If you need a vacation from every day life this is definitely the trip to take. When I saw the book cover and starting reading it all I could say was wow. The photography by Greg Asbury is spectacular and reading about the philosophy behind the Chakra Gardens is fascinating and enlightening. Each page just gets better and better. I enjoyed visiting every single garden which included the earth garden, water garden, sun garden, heart garden, sound garden, spiral garden and the Lucuma Tree Garden. The book has such a calming, healing effect. Different colors are associated with certain aspects of the garden and specific chakra points. Red is the primary color in the earth garden which includes Carnations, Fuchsias, Gladioli’s, Hibiscus, Poppies and Roses. Ruda a yellow flower is the signature plant of the Sun Garden, Blues and turquoise colors stimulate the throat chakra and are widely displayed in the Sound Garden. The Aloe Vera plant which is one of the most highly valued healing plants in the Sacred Valley is the main plant in the water garden. The spiral garden colorfully displays the power of the circle in opening up intuition and spiritual reflection. The Lucuma Tree Garden is the grand maestro of all of the gardens with this ancient tree that is thousands of years old at the center. This wise magnificent tree which represents unity is greatly honored in Peru. By reading this book you will have an incredible glimpse at this tranquil Andean retreat that is breathtaking, magnificent for the eye and food for the soul while it teaches you how to create your own garden oasis regardless of location and space. The beauty of the Chakra Garden is definitely beyond words. It will truly open up your heart center and awaken your senses. It is absolutely exquisite. When you purchase this book you will be supporting the spirit of Ayni which follows the natural principle of balanced giving and receiving. All of the proceeds from this precious book, after printing expenses go directly to the Willka T’ika Children’s Fund a 501 C3 charity which provides school materials and more to the Andean children and their dedicated teachers in remote areas of the Peruvian Andes. For more information please visit http://www.chakragardens.com/. Also listen to the onlinewithandrea interview with Author Carol Cumes.

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