Meditation is considered as a powerful form of self-realization and self-healing. There are various methods by which you can meditate, but perhaps, the most potent of all is the Chakra Meditation.
Chakra Meditation ? Basics
In fact Chakra Meditation is the art of harmonizing and vitalizing all the seven energy points with in the human body, called Chakras, for aligning the movement of energy through them. Here's a succinct depiction of these 7 energy hubs, or the Chakras.
*The Root, or base Chakra. This Chakra is located at the base of the spine and represents the element of Earth. The Root Chakra is responsible for our health, security and prosperity.
*Orange Chakra, also named as the Naval or Sacral Chakra, is positioned at the middle of abdomen. It is often linked to the ?Water' element, which normally governs our sexuality and feelings.
*Power Chakra, also called the Solar Plexus, is situated just above the naval region. It is related to the ?Fire? element, which governs our will power, metabolism, and autonomy.
*Heart Chakra located at the center of the chest and related to the element ?Air?. It governs love, compassion, and relationships in our lives.
*Throat Chakra is situated at the base of the throat. It is related to the ?Sound? element, which governs our creativity, communication ability, and resonance.
*The Third Eye Chakra, or Brow Chakra is located between the eyebrows and represents the element "Light". This Chakra controls perception, imagination and related functions.
*The Crown Chakra is located at the top of the head and represents the element "Thought". This is the Chakra which is responsible for wisdom, knowledge and our very consciousness.
A concentrated mind working towards the achievement of synchronized movements of these seven Chakras in the body can truly bring incalculable rewards in one?s life. The body, mind, and soul would become stress-free and you?ll emerge as a better-informed human being who can easily see the spiritual side to every materialistic possession in this world. One can also achieve natural healing for bodily and mental ailments just by bringing the seven energy centers in consonance with each other.
Chakra Meditation Power
Chakra Meditation is the sum total of the following three techniques:
*Grounding Technique, which aims at making the body feel connected with Earth. You just need to visualize a root growing from your body and entering into the Earth. This requires intense focus and mental presence during the act of visualization.
*Centering Method. This method is imperative as it organizes your body to obtain the advantages of Chakra Meditation. Again, the purpose of this method is not too complex. Just take 4-6 deep inhalations and feel each body component from head to toe being comfortable. This procedure involves tapering and soothing each body part from toe, and then imagining the act of a potter who middles a pot on the pottery helm.
*Relaxation Technique. The main part of Chakra Meditation is the Relaxation Technique. Different people have different ways of distressing, so find a way of relaxing which suits you the best and adhere to it. In short, Chakra Meditation aims at relaxing the body and visualizing the flow of energy through the seven chakras.
Here is one of the most common methods of performing Chakra Meditation.
*Sit or lie down in a relaxed situation.
*Every stress-causing factor should be addressed and effort should be made to reduce or eliminate the stress as far as possible. Start with loosening the clothing you are wearing. Identify other similar straining factors and eliminate them. And finally, close your eyes.
*Breathe in a relaxed manner, which is neither too fast nor too slow. Let the breath come naturally!
*Try to feel and be aware of every part of your body, beginning at your toes and moving upwards. As you do this, also become conscious of your surroundings, the grass or furniture you are sitting on. Be in the moment and relax.
*You may experience a wave of thoughts, fears, and every kind of emotion during this process. Don?t avoid them! This represents the release of stress-related thoughts. With practice and regular exercise, these negative emotions and feelings will disappear.
*Do not resist your awareness of any part of your body or things around you.
This exercise can be done at any time of the day and for any duration of time. However, the longer the better!

