Just as humans have chakras - subtle energy centres in the body that energy flows through - Mike Booth has designed a very clear chakra path on Shire Farm - areas that mirror the human chakra energy system. As with the human chakra, each energy centre is related to a specific colour and is marked with crystals and standing stones which feature symbols and glyphs created by the German sculptress Kerstin Schipper to enhance their natural vibration and to provide a focal point for quiet contemplation.
The path unfolds through the following areas:
The first (root) chakra: symbolic of our connection to the earth and being grounded.
The second (sacral) chakra: a representation of fertility and our creative energies.
The Star Stone: a reminder for us to let our inner light shine.
The third (solar) chakra: an invitation to trust our own intelligence and abilities.
The fourth (heart) chakra: a celebration of our emotions and feelings.
The fifth (throat) chakra: an encouragement to express our truth.
The sixth (third eye) chakra: a recognition of our instinctive nature and wisdom.
The seventh (crown) chakra: a return to full awareness, hope and eternal love.
Our chakra path is another demonstration of the Aura-Soma soil to soul philosophy -- nurture and be nurtured -- as the vitality of the land has a beneficial effect on the wellbeing of humans and vice versa.
Walking the chakra path invokes inner stillness and peace, and moving from one area to another helps us balance both physical and spiritual aspects of our being, resulting in a renewed sense of vitality and harmony.
