Episode 83 features part one of a two-part conversation with Philip Clift about C.W. Leadbeater and his book "The Chakras". He begins by giving a little background and history on C.W. Leadbeater, his work, and the Theosophical Society. We explore what a chakra is and the culture that this information originated out of. We discuss Leadbetter's interpretation of the chakras and how they differ from some of the more common diagrams we normally see of them. We then spend some time going over each chakra, including their Sanskrit name, their placement in the body, and the corresponding rays and colors for each one. In part two we will explore how the 3 spinal channels, the vital force and the serpent fire all connect to the chakras, as well as some practical ways that people can connect and work with this information.