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.

Chakra Meditation ? Basics

To put it in simple terms, Chakra Meditation is a method of energizing and bringing into balance the seven energy centers (or Chakras) in order to create an alignment which is conducive to energy flow. The seven Chakras are.

*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.

*The Sacral Chakra, located at the very center of the abdomen ? this Chakra represents the element "Water" and is responsible for emotional and sexual components of the personality.

*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 governing your general relationships, and feelings of love and compassion is located at the center of the chest and related to the element ?Air?.

*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 Chakra, also called The Third Eye Chakra, is situated between the brows on the forehead. It is related to the ?Light? element, which governs our perception, interpretation, and visualization.

*Crown Chakra located at the top of the head and related to the element ?thought?. It governs consciousness, wisdom, and knowledge.

Chakra Meditation seeks to achieve harmony amongst the seven chakras which gives the spiritual fulfillment. It helps to bring out the spiritual element of our material possessions.

Chakra Meditation ? The Process

Chakra Meditation is the sum total of the following three techniques:

*Grounding – the idea behind this technique is to build a connection between your body and the Earth itself. You begin by visualizing a root growing from you and penetrating into the Earth. You need to really focus and visualize this in order for it to work.

*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, 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.

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

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

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

*Take breaths in a comfortable way, which should be neither too quick nor too sluggish. The thought is to renounce the control on your breath, and let it surge naturally, but healthily.

*Just begin feeling each fraction of your body from toe to the head in that way. While you?re both eyes are closed, just feel the earth you are lying or sitting on, or the bed you are lying or sitting on, feel the atmosphere near around you, and feel the clothing you are wearing. Feel the whole lot you'd have had your both eyes been open. Now imagine the life in dark!

*Don?t resist any thought. Let any thought come and go without disturbing you.

*Let you spirit roam in every part of your body. This is the feeling of completeness you?ve been yearning for.

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