One of the outgrowths of modern science has been the advent of more prejudice in the minds of mankind about the significance of spirituality and survival within the physical being.

While this is primarily limited to Western medicine, Hindu thought has deviated little from the spiritual believe that healing is both related to mind and spirit and that there is a healing flame burning brightly in all of us.

Our bodies are comprised of seven primary and thousands of secondary Chakras. Chakra, a Sanskrit word which translates to "wheel of light" is used to denote these energy centers within the human body; which are believed to continuously rotate and vibrate, at least in the case of a healthy person.

However, if the chakras become unbalanced, this means that there will also be an imbalance in the overall health and performance of the body. This means that chakra balancing is necessary to be healthy in mind, soul and body.

Chakras are the "entrance gates" of the aura. These are also the central points that obtain, convey, and incorporate life force energy. The seven main chakras are located along the centerline of the body "from the base of the spine to the top of the head." These seven main chakras acquire and transmit energies to and from the universe, celestial bodies, nature, and even other people.

Distortion in Chakras

If there is a blockage of one or more of the Chakras, energy will decrease and not flow properly as a result. This will cause health and spiritual problems to manifest in the body.

There are many things which can cause Chakra distortion. A poor diet, illness, stress, toxins and pollutants, a sedentary lifestyle, cultural factors and many more things can all lead to a distortion on the Chakras.

Chakra balancing is the Real Key to Better Health and Happiness

In an ideal world, our Chakras would always be in perfect balance; however, we do not live in such a world. People have always had to work to eliminate distortion in their Chakras and make an effort to make sure that their Chakras stay in the proper balance with each other. Chakra balancing is the basis of many alternative medicinal practices, including self-healing.

The state that our Chakras are in makes a big difference to the state of our physical, mental and spiritual health. Our very body shape, our endocrine system, the presence or absence of chronic illnesses, out thought patterns and our behaviors are all influenced by our Chakras. Chakra balancing is good for the health of your physical and non-physical bodies alike.

Usually, positive effects of chakra balancing include:

* An overall sense of happiness and inner peace

* Individual strength and physical health

* Being in touch with your body and having consciousness

* Being sexually content but not lustful

* A better connection to and understanding of your emotional states

* Enhanced ability to attract and to express love in your life

* Having increased maturity and spiritual growth

* Spiritual healing through higher patterns of consciousness, awareness, and acceptance

* Having an affectionate and kind heart

* Improved self confidence

* Self-realization and actualization of one's true self

How can you accomplish Chakra Balancing?

Chakra balancing can be achieved by many different techniques. You can try one or more of the following to bring about Chakra balancing in your own life.

* Using medicinal therapies such as Reiki

* Yoga (including breathing exercises) and meditation

* Making physical exercise a part of your day

* Color and light therapy

* Using gems or crystals

*Utilization of hands and pendulums in balance

* Aromatherapy

* Touch Therapy

* Having an optimistic outlook

* Using sound frequencies that are binaural

* Hypnosis and Affirmations, etc.

Using these techniques and bringing our Chakras into balance makes our bodies act as depositories for energy which we take in and give out on a steady basis.

Chakra balancing is intended to make sure that our bodies can store and use this energy at peak capacity. Every part of our bodies needs a certain amount of energy to function properly; Chakra Balancing will ensure that this is the case.

Attaining the Chakra balance may seem Utopian, but the journey towards its realization allows us to live better and with a natural vibrational state that is beneficial long term.