What's in a name

About the name and logo...

Omkara (OM) is the original primordial sound vibration that filled the great void and from which all creation emanated. Omkara is the reflection of the absolute reality, it is without beginning or end and embraces all that exists. Omkara is the vibration of the Supreme and represents the divine energy united in its three elementary aspects: creation, preservation and liberation.

The red swirl in the logo is the golden ratio, phi 1.618. It has been suggested that phi is a blueprint for the universe. The golden ratio manifests throughout the natural world in the spirals of the Milky Way galaxy, in the physical forms of the plant and animal kingdoms, even in the spirals of our DNA.

Kinesiology is a complementary health system that assists people with a wide range of aliments. It is a stress management tool that uses muscle monitoring and gentle correction techniques to assists clients to create health and well-being in their bodies and ultimately transform their lives.

Creation * Manifestation * Transformation

Sanskrit symbol OM 

Diagram of the Golden Ratio

The Universal Law of Reflection

As above, so below

Everything you see in your world is a reflection of that which you hold within yourself. This concept can be difficult to accept as human beings have a tendency, a default setting, to search for external fault or cause for the circumstances of their world and their lives. Acceptance of this fact is the crucial first step towards taking control and having true influence over the events in your life and in your world.

It is your energy, your vibration, sent forth by way of thoughts, feelings and actions that create your external world. Likewise your external world beams back and impacts and molds your internal world. This is the revolving door of unconscious creation. The external locus of control that keeps us stuck in repeating patterns and undesirable cycles of creation. But you are the source of it all and true acceptance of this fact is integral to affect true and everlasting change.

When you begin to diligently observe, acknowledge and direct your internal world, your thoughts, feelings and actions you will begin to see changes in the external world. When you begin to specify and refine your thoughts, feelings and actions you will have the power to create your life, your world anew.

Every situation in your life presents you with an opportunity to learn something about yourself. If you are angry or pleased with a person or a situation resist the temptation to blindly react, turn your vision inward and examine where this anger or pleasure lies within you, what are its roots? Any stimulation, positive or negative is a beautiful gift to locate, heal or affirm a part of your internal world. A gift that also affords you the opportunity to choose your response, your thoughts, feelings and actions and therein lies your true innate power.

Kirtikar, M, 2002, 'Flowing With the Universal Laws: Cosmic Laws, Universal Laws, Subsiduary Laws', AuthorHouse, Bloomington, Indiana.
Myss, C, 1997, ‘Anatomy of the Spirit: The seven states of power and healing’, Transworld Publishers, London. 

By Copyright 2002, Ryan Holliday (Wrh2). The original image can be found at [1]. (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0)], via Wikimedia Commons 

The Sacral Chakra

This is the second of the 7 major chakras.  The sacral chakra is located in the genital region, between the pelvic bone and the navel.  This chakra is linked to the gonads and is often called the sexual chakra. It is symbolised by the 6 petaled lotus, coloured orange or vermillion.   Each of the 6 petals has an associated quality - indulgence, suspicion, disdain, delusion, all-destructiveness and pitilessness.  These are the negative qualities one must overcome and transform to achieve clarity of purpose and true consciousness.

The sacral chakra has the elemental quality of water and is therefore considered the chakra of emotions and centre of karmic activation.   As energy travels from the base chakra to the sacral chakra it divides and takes on a dual nature, sometimes referred to as yin/yang, ida/pingala, receptive/expressive.  This duality assists in the interpretation of the events in one’s internal and external world and it is through the sacral chakra fuelled by our emotional responses that we express our reactions to these events.  

Yin energy is receptive and facilitates the interpretation of one’s own feelings and creative drive while also facilitating one’s interpretation of the feelings of others.  Yang is expressive and facilitates the expression of one’s feelings. As one interprets and responds to inner and outer stimuli the interpretation and resulting choices create one’s personal identity and reality.  The universal law or reflection states that everything you see in your world is a reflection, and intimate projection of that which you hold within yourself and the ultimate goal is to respond rather than react.

Burrow, P, 2010, ‘NeuroPower: An exploration of human personality, integration, consciousness and nobility through application of the four maxims of 
NeuroPower’, Copernicus Publishing, Blackburn North, Victoria, Australia.
Dale, C, 2009, ‘The Subtle Body: An encyclopedia of your energy anatomy’, Sounds True Inc, Boulder, Colorado.
Eden, D, 2008, ‘Energy Medicine: Balancing your bodies energies for optimal health, joy and vitality’, Tarcher/Penguin, New York, New York. 
Goswami, SS, 1999, ‘Layayoga: The definitive guide to the chakras and kundalini’, Inner Traditions, Rochester, Vermont.
King, S, 2006, 'Light Code Activations', Evenstar Creations, Whajatane, New Zealand.
Maheshwarananda, PS, 2000, ‘Yoga in Daily Life: The system’, Ibera Verlag/University Press, Vienna.
Myss, C, 1997, ‘Anatomy of the Spirit: The seven states of power and healing’, Transworld Publishers, London.

The Base Chakra

This is the first of the 7 major chakras located within the body.  Specifically the base chakra is located at the base of the spine at the perineum.  It is symbolised by a red four petal lotus as pictured above.  The base chakra is related to the adrenal glands and kidneys. The base chakra forms the connection between our subtle energies and the earth and it is through this chakra that we ‘ground’ ourselves.  If the body is the vehicle of physical existence then the base chakra is the driver’s seat.

The base chakra facilitates one’s sense of belonging and understanding of their role in life.  It functions to assist in defining one's membership in a community through specific social roles and goals.  A well balanced base chakra leads to a sense of being the master of one’s physical and emotional behaviour, a deep understanding of your place in the world and the ability to readily adapt to change.

The four petals of the base chakra lotus are said to represent the psychological states of the greatest joy, natural pleasure, delight in controlling passion and blissfulness in concentration.  When these states are fully achieved and when one is fully grounded in the base chakra it is truly possible to realise the divine in the physical body.  

Burrow, P, 2010, ‘NeuroPower: An exploration of human personality, integration, consciousness and nobility through application of the four maxims of NeuroPower’, Copernicus Publishing, Blackburn North, Victoria, Australia.

Dale, C, 2009, ‘The Subtle Body: An encyclopedia of your energy anatomy’, Sounds True Inc, Boulder, Colorado.

Eden, D, 2008, ‘Energy Medicine: Balancing your bodies energies for optimal health, joy and vitality’, Tarcher/Penguin, New York, New York. 

Goswami, SS, 1999, ‘Layayoga: The definitive guide to the chakras and kundalini’, Inner Traditions, Rochester, Vermont.

Maheshwarananda, PS, 2000, ‘Yoga in Daily Life: The system’, Ibera Verlag/University Press, Vienna.

Myss, C, 1997, ‘Anatomy of the Spirit: The seven states of power and healing’, Transworld Publishers, London.

 

Hello and welcome

Hello and welcome to Omkara Kinesiology. My name is Candy Blackwell, I am a Kinesiologist and Registered Nurse with 12 years’ experience working in health care, and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Nursing.

I discovered Kinesiology by way of my desire to practice a healing modality that is both gentle and highly effective. My Kinesiologist and teacher Jo Smith, through her profound kinesiology balances assisted me to move many significant emotional blockages. This was the catalyst for my metamorphosis into the person I am so proud to be today.

In April of 2012 I commenced my study in Kinesiology and in April 2013 I was able to register with the Australian Kinesiology Association and begin my practice. I am now inviting new clients and look forward to helping them on their journey to holistic health. My aim is to build a thriving practice that allows me to realise my potential as a healer and help hundreds of people find optimal health and well-being.

At this point in my Kinesiology journey I have had many balances, and as a result I am a completely different person. When I think back to my mental state and level of consciousness prior to kinesiology it is difficult to remember my life. I was on autopilot.

Kinesiology has not only provided me with a new career direction but it has also reduced my fear and anxiety and increased my self-confidence. In February 2013, Candy Blackwell, a girl who was extremely frightened of heights, completed a tandem skydive. This is a feat I would never have attempted previously. Like the title of Susan Jeffers book ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway’, this is how I approached my skydive and any other challenges life presents to me. I have set my intention to live consciously, to be gentle with myself, acknowledge my power, and embrace challenges with courage and integrity.

Through this blog I hope to share my experiences and knowledge with those who are on their own personal journey of transformation and self-discovery.