– Focus: Relationships & Balance. Developed from 4 to 7 years. Issues involve loneliness, codependency, or an inability to forgive.
– Focus: Truth & Expression. Developed from 7 to 12 years. Issues manifest as being unable to speak up or talking excessively.
– Focus: Pleasure & Movement. Developed from 6 months to 2 years. Issues involve emotional repression or addiction. Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the ...
By combining these two worlds, the book offers a practical "diagnostic tool" for healing. Instead of just talking through a problem (Western style) or just meditating on it (Eastern style), it encourages a approach: using the body to heal the mind and the mind to unlock the body. To help you get the most out of this topic, let me know:
Judith suggests that each chakra corresponds to a specific stage of childhood development and psychological milestones. When a stage is disrupted (by trauma or neglect), the chakra becomes either (closed off) or excessive (over-active), manifesting as specific personality traits or physical issues. The Developmental Map – Focus: Relationships & Balance
– Focus: Wisdom & Belief. Developed throughout adulthood. Issues manifest as spiritual cynicism or being "spaced out." Why It Matters
– Focus: Grounding & Trust. Developed from womb to 12 months. Issues here manifest as fear, lack of boundaries, or financial instability. – Focus: Truth & Expression
– Focus: Insight & Visualization. Developed in adolescence. Issues include lack of imagination or mental confusion.