title: Chakras: A Coloring Book by Paul Heussenstamm
author: Paul Heussenstamm
description: "The drawings in this book are a foundation to discovery and awareness of chakras and the energy systems of the body. Understanding the seven chakras, also referred to as the seven levels of energy or consciousness, can free us from a lack of energy, ease our fears, and bring joy, beauty, and health to our daily lives.
   
   "While coloring each chakra template in this book, it is important to slow down, focus, and enjoy the act of coloring. Choose whichever colors feel right, as it is truly a meditative practice you're about to explore. In the chakra tradition, engaging by coloring increases the movement of your chakra energies. Once the chakra energy opens, your prana (life breath) increases, which leads to heightened awareness and the possibility of expanded health. Our chakras have been active since we were born, whether we are aware of their energy or not. Knowledge about this system can be beneficial to balance your well-being. I encourage you to simply let go; just color and let the mind dream, and awaken when the drawing is finished!"
   ~Paul Heussenstamm
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  Acknowledgments
  
  I would like to thank Pieter Weltevrede for preparing the line drawings and
  paintings for the first through sixth chakras for this revised edition, which
  were based on classical drawings and paintings of the chakras rendered by
  Sandeep Johari that appeared in the first edition of _Chakras._ I am very
  grateful to my teacher Shri C. Bal, who guided both Sandeep and Pieter in
  preparing these colored illustrations, and to Heidi Rauhut for preparing the
  first copy of the revised text of this new edition.
  
  I am very thankful to H. H. Shripadji, Ganesh Baba, and Acharya Chandrashakhar
  Shastri for their clarification and guidance on various issues, and for
  enriching my knowledge by their teachings, blessings, and presence, which
  inspired me to under take the job.
  
  Finally, I thank all of my friends and students whose valuable suggestions
  have helped me prepare this bo