THE CHAKRA CONNECTION : Authentic Relating from Root to Crown

Authentic Relating (AR) is the practice of expressing your real, present-moment experience in connection with others.
We begin and end in a circle—anchoring the space together. From there, we explore a series of intentional connection games that may include verbal sharing, nonverbal awareness, movement, touch (with consent), and sound. Clear agreements are set at the start so that everyone understands the boundaries, the container, and their agency within it.
AR creates a brave and playful space—supported by structure and rooted in presence—where meaningful connection can naturally unfold.
Through these practices, you begin to notice your conditioned relational patterns and experiment with new ways of being. Instead of relating from habit, performance, or protection, you are invited to relate from truth.
This work strengthens:
* Radical presence
* Clear communication
* Emotional awareness
* Personal agency
* Deep listening
When we express from what is real—rather than what is expected—we create relationships grounded in authenticity instead of assumption.
In a world that often rewards performance and distraction, Authentic Relating brings us back to something simple and human:
Being real. Together.
The result is deeper self-awareness, more fulfilling relationships, and a greater sense of belonging.
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Chakra-Themed Exploration
Across many wisdom traditions, the chakras are understood as symbolic centers representing different aspects of the human experience—from our sense of safety and belonging to our ability to love, communicate, perceive, and find meaning.
In this series, we’ll explore each chakra through Authentic Relating games that invite us to experience these themes in relationship with others.
Rather than trying to “open” or “balance” a chakra, we’ll become curious about the ways these qualities naturally arise within us.
The wisdom comes from lived experience—not from getting it right.
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1. Root Chakra : Tuesday August 25th
Foundation • Safety • Belonging • Presence
The Root Chakra is our foundation. It governs our sense of safety, stability, and connection to the physical world. When balanced, we feel grounded, secure, resilient, and able to trust ourselves, others, and the present moment. When out of balance, we may experience fear, anxiety, scarcity, restlessness, disconnection, or constantly feel as though we have to fight for security.
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2. Sacral Chakra : Tuesday September 1st
Emotion • Creativity • Pleasure • Connection
The Sacral Chakra is the center of emotion, creativity, and authentic expression. It teaches us to embrace feeling, play, intimacy, and the natural flow of life. When balanced, we experience emotional fluidity, healthy relationships, creativity, and the freedom to both give and receive pleasure. When out of balance, we may become emotionally numb or overwhelmed, creatively blocked, dependent on others for fulfillment, or disconnected from our desires and boundaries.
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3. Solar Plexus Chakra : Tuesday September 8th
Confidence • Choice • Purpose • Personal Power
The Solar Plexus Chakra represents our ability to act with intention and integrity. It is where confidence, self-worth, healthy boundaries, and personal responsibility come together. When balanced, we act with courage, humility, and conviction without needing to prove ourselves. When out of balance, we may struggle with self-doubt, indecision, people-pleasing, perfectionism, control, anger, or a need to dominate or withdraw.
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4. Heart Chakra : Tuesday September 15th
Love • Compassion • Forgiveness • Unity
The Heart Chakra bridges our physical and spiritual selves through compassion and connection. It invites us to give and receive love while honoring healthy boundaries. When balanced, we experience empathy, forgiveness, gratitude, and authentic connection. When out of balance, we may close ourselves off, fear vulnerability, hold onto resentment, become overly self-sacrificing, or seek love through approval rather than authenticity.
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5. Throat Chakra : Tuesday September 22nd
Truth • Communication • Authentic Expression
The Throat Chakra is the gateway of honest communication. It encourages us to speak our truth while listening with equal presence. When balanced, we communicate clearly, listen deeply, and express ourselves with confidence and compassion. When out of balance, we may suppress our voice, avoid difficult conversations, speak impulsively, over-explain, gossip, interrupt, or struggle to truly hear others.
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6. Third Eye Chakra : Tuesday September 29th
Insight • Awareness • Wisdom • Perspective
The Third Eye Chakra helps us perceive beyond appearances. It cultivates intuition, discernment, imagination, and self-awareness. When balanced, we trust our inner wisdom while remaining open to new perspectives. When out of balance, we may overthink, become trapped in limiting beliefs, ignore our intuition, seek certainty where none exists, or lose touch with reality through fantasy or rigid thinking.
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7. Crown Chakra : Tuesday October 6th
Consciousness • Meaning • Presence • Transcendence
The Crown Chakra represents our connection to something greater than ourselves—whether understood as nature, humanity, spirit, or universal consciousness. It reminds us that beneath our differences lies a shared existence. When balanced, we experience inner peace, humility, purpose, and a sense of interconnectedness. When out of balance, we may feel isolated, spiritually disconnected, cynical, hopeless, disconnected from meaning, or become so detached from everyday life that we neglect our human needs.
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Times:
Doors Open — 6:30 PM
• Check in / Get Situated
Event Begins — 7:00 PM
• Practice of Presence through the Chakras
Event Ends — 9:00 PM
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Location:
DFW Crystals
901 W Parker Rd Suite 121
Plano, TX 75023
Come as you are, though comfortable clothing is encouraged. Pillows and chairs will be available to help you settle into a relaxed and connected experience.
If you’re experiencing symptoms of illness, please stay home and care for yourself. This event is non-refundable.