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

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 called the Base Chakra, is situated at the base of the spine. It is related to the ?Earth? element, which governs our overall health, security, and prosperity in life.

*Orange Chakra governing your emotions and sexuality is located at the center of abdomen and related to the element ?Water?.

*Solar Plexus governing your metabolism, autonomy and conviction is located just above the naval region and related to the element ?Fire?.

*Heart Chakra. This chakra lies around our heart and is related to most important of the five elements that is the air. This controls our feelings, relationships and sense of compassion for others.

*Throat Chakra. This charka relates to sound we make or hear and governs our communication ability, creative faculties and reverberations.

*Brow Chakra, also named as The Third Eye Chakra, is located between the brows on the forehead. It is associated to the ?Light' part, which administers our acuity, understanding and vision.

*Crown Chakra. This charka comprises of our head and brain which is the true driver of not only our thinking process but all organs of the body. This chakra assimilates analyses all information collected through all our senses and formulates our response. It also continuously updates our knowledge and reflexes.

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.

The synchronization of chakras promotes self healing of all physical and mental ailments.

Chakra Meditation involves three techniques in this order.

*Grounding Method. As is obvious by its name, the Grounding Method makes your body feel associated with the Earth. The function of this technique is much easy. Just imagine a root mounting from your body and inflowing towards the Earth. Easier it may resonance, but needs strong attention and psychological consciousness while performing the Grounding Method.

*Centering ? this technique is intended to prepare you for the benefits which Chakra Meditation has to offer. Take a few (three to five ) deep breaths and visualize your entire body relaxing ? from the top of your head to your toes. The next step is to visualize a piece of pottery being centered on a pottery wheel.

*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.

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

*Sit or lie down in a comfortable position.

*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.

*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.

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

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

This exercise can be done at any time of the day and for any duration of time. However, the longer the better!