Meditation is widely known as a potent method of focusing the mind and healing the body, as well as attaining self-realization. There are many different ways to mediate but one of the most powerful of these is Chakra meditation.

Chakra Meditation ? Knowing The 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.

*Root Chakra. This chakra is situated at the base of our spine. It is related to the element earth. It controls our health 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 famous by the name of Solar Plexus, is positioned on top of the naval area. It is associated with the ?Fire' aspect, which governs our determination, metabolism, and independence.

*The Heart Chakra. This Chakra is located at the center of your chest and represents the element Air. This Chakra controls love and relationships.

*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.

*Brow or The Third Eye Chakra located between the brows on the forehead and related to the element ?Light?. It governs perception, interpretation, imagination, and clear vision.

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

If you want to reinvent yourself and bring back those vitalizing moments in your life, then there?s no substitute to Chakra Meditation. If these vital seven Chakras are rotating in sync, physical, mental, and spiritual well being is assured. Thus, you can safely conclude that Chakra Meditation is the key to overall health of your life, taken as a whole.

Chakra Meditation Unleashed

In essence, Chakra Meditation consists of three techniques, or steps which must be performed.

*Grounding Technique. This technique helps you achieve the feeling of oneness with the earth. Just imagine that there is a root growing out of the base of your spine and entering the earth. This technique requires high degree of mental concentration.

*Centering Technique refers to the process whereby, your body gets prepared to receive the benefits of Chakra Meditation. The actual step involves taking 3-5 deep breaths. And visualization involves the assumption of feeling of relaxation of every body part from toe to head by tightening and relaxing each body part starting from toe, and moving in the northwards direction, till the head. The final act is the visualization of the act of centering a pot on a pottery wheel.

*Relaxation ? this is the last step in Chakra Meditation. Everyone has their own ways of relaxing; there is no one right way, nor a wrong way to relax.

One of the popular methods of Chakra Meditation is detailed below:

*Sit or lie down comfortably.

*Loosen all your clothing so that there is no tension on any part of the body, and close your eyes.

*Take deep, but natural breaths to help you relax ? just let your body breath naturally and try not to think about it.

*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.

*All the negative thoughts and emotions should not be avoided. Let them be! With time and regular practice, these thoughts will disappear automatically. Rather, when no such negative emotion disturbs you, that is the time when you should consider that you have perfected the art of Chakra Meditation.

*Be aware of each and every detail of your body and let your mind wander at will from one to another.

There is no particular time of charka meditation it can be performed at any time convenient to you. The duration should be as per your choice. The posture should be according to your choice and should be comfortable to you.