Chakra meditation aims at looking inwards as distinct from looking outwards and looking at surroundings as we do most of the time. Looking outwards often makes us forget what we are and what we are capable of. Meditation leads to our becoming aware of our potential and capabilities or in short achieving self realization. Meditation also gives the opportunity to sift, analyze and evaluate what we learn from our experiences in everyday life, thus making it possible to assimilate the correct knowledge and discard the incorrect. Moreover, meditation reduces tensions and promotes physical and mental relaxation.

Introduction to Chakra Meditation

Quite simply, Chakra Meditation refers to the process of balancing and energizing all the 7 energy centers (Chakras) in order to align the flow of energy through them. These 7 energy centers, or the Chakras, are.

*Root Chakra, also famous as the Base Chakra, is located at the bottom of human spine. It is associated to the ?Earth' constituent, which governs our general health, safety, and richness in life.

*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. This chakra is also called Solar Plexus and lies on our abdomen just above the naval. This is related to the element fire which governs our metabolism. It also governs our will power and our self confidence.

*Heart Chakra is located exact at the middle of human chest. It is associated to the ?Air' feature, which often governs our approach of love, sympathy, and common relations.

*Throat Chakra governing your sense of creativity, resonance and communication skills is located at the base of the throat and related to the element ?Sound?.

*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.

*Crown Chakra governing your wisdom and knowledge is located at the top of the head and related to the element ?thought?.

An intense mind working towards the attainment of harmonized activities of these 7 Chakras with in the body can truthfully bring inestimable rewards in someone's life. Your body, mind and soul would become comfortable and you'll definitely appear as an improved and much informed human being who can simply see the religious region to every money-oriented custody in this world.

Chakra Meditation ? The Process

Chakra Meditation, essentially, involves three steps or techniques.

*Grounding Technique refers to the process whereby, your body feels connected with Earth. The visualization involves assuming a root growing from your body and entering into the Earth, thus, transfixing your body to the ground. With some intense focus and determination, you can achieve this state of Chakra Meditation.

*Centering Technique. This technique prepares you to receive rewards of Chakra Meditation. Just take half a dozen deep breathes and feel the existence of each part of your body by tightening and relaxing muscles in each part, while at the same time visualizing the hand of a potter centering a pot on the potter?s wheel.

*Relaxation Technique, which is the final step in Chakra Meditation. There is no hard and fast rule to relax your body. Everyone has his or her own method of relaxation.

Here is a simple method of performing Chakra Meditation.

*Sit or lie down in a position that is most comfortable for your body.

*Loosen your clothing and close your eyes ? you want to be as relaxed as possible without any distractions from outside.

*Breathe in a relaxed manner, which should be neither too fast nor too slow. The idea is to give up the control on your breath, and let it flow naturally, but healthily.

*Start feeling every part of your body from toe to the head in that direction. While your eyes are closed, feel the earth you are lying or sitting on, or the bed you are lying or sitting on, feel the aura around you, feel the clothes you are wearing. Feel everything you?d have had your eyes been open. Visualize life in darkness!

*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.

*Don?t hinder your awareness! Let it flow freely from one part of the body to another.

Do this exercise for any length of time and at any time of the day!