7 ISLANDS 7 CHAKRAS

my story and the book

In the summer of 2017, I quit my old way of living in the city and chose to travel alone. I felt a strong calling to the Canary Islands, and at the airport I noticed that my gate number was 36—my life purpose number. Around the time I was preparing for my trip, I also began seeing the number eleven repeatedly. After a Google search, I discovered that 11 is associated with intuition, soul mission, life purpose, and new beginnings, just to name a few.

Instead of planning places to visit, I decided to go with the flow and let my feelings and intuition guide me. I felt an incredible sense of freedom and confidence, knowing where I was going—even though, in reality, I had no idea. I simply trusted.

I stayed open to adventures and challenges of the mind, body, and soul throughout the seven months I spent on the road, embracing the unknown with childlike curiosity. It was amazing. I hiked volcanoes, climbed craters, walked on lava stones, swam in the bright blue ocean, tanned on black sandy beaches (and burned myself!), drove barefoot on narrow mountainside roads with my brand-new driver’s license, sledded on sand dunes, practiced meditation on a farm, saved kittens, picked pineapples and cactus berries, was chased by dogs, went surfing, and so much more.

I didn’t realize that my travel journey was also a healing journey until I met David, an Italian traveler who shared an article with me about the “7 chakras and 7 islands.” The article introduced the work of Project Harwitum, which explores the connection between the chakras—energy centers in the human body—and the islands.

As stated in the article: “…the volcanic energy currently possessed by the group of islands helps to give impetus to the activation of the energy centers,” said Matías De Stefano of Project Harwitum. When the energy centers within our bodies are activated, energetic blocks created by negative emotions can be released, allowing healing to begin.

This sparked a wave of inspiration that led me to invest my savings and visit all seven Canary Islands, eager to experience their different energies and grow through the journey. Along the way, I educated myself about the chakra system and began actively practicing yoga and meditation.

Based on the “7 chakras and 7 islands” article and my own personal experience, I created a book using my travel photographs, accompanied by introductory information about the chakra system and its importance in our bodies (see gallery below).

My aim with this book is to inspire and encourage you to step out of your comfort zone, discover your passion, and grow through your journey. Leave fear behind and trust the unknown. Be open to new experiences, try what seems impossible (remember: I’m possible!), and laugh while you’re doing it. It’s so worth it. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey that matters.” Through my story, I also hope to raise awareness of soul connections and the power of self-healing.

The book is written in English. Spanish and Hungarian translations are available and can be attached to the book free of charge upon request.