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.

Hindu philosophy has not neglected the inner life however and keeps spiritual awareness live even in a rapidly more technologically advanced world.

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.

An imbalance in one's chakras will cause an imbalance in the physical health as well. Chakra Balancing is something which is important to maintaining good physical, mental and spiritual health.

Chakras are the points at which energy flows in and out of the body. These points can be thought of as the nerve centers of our life force. The seven primary Chakras run along the spine from the base to the top of the head ? the central dividing line of our bodies. These Chakras are responsible for transmitting and receiving energy.

What causes distortion in the Chakras?

If one or more of the chakras are blocked, the energy will not flow properly through them. Ultimately, this will mean that there will be an imbalance among the chakras that means there will be problems in every area of life.

Chakras' optimal functioning can be impaired because of a number of factors, such as stress, toxic exposure, lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet, being sick, being under stress, being unable to express emotion, disconnection from a higher source, cultural conditioning, emotional injury, childhood trauma, holding beliefs that are inconsistent with central truths, and so on.

Chakra balancing is the Real Key to Better Health and Happiness

Having Chakras that are balanced is considered a utopian ideal, and while some may not strive for this due to lack of confidence, many will attempt to keep their Chakras in balance because of the beneficial effects it imparts. Chakras that are balanced can do everything from causing continued happiness to allowing the body to heal itself.

Our chakras can influence a lot of physical processes and even the very condition of our bodies; our endocrine system, our body shape, chronic illnesses, even mental factors like our though processes and our behaviors are affected by our Chakras. Chakra balancing promotes good health for all aspects ? body, mind and spirit by making sure that there is an internal harmony.

Chakra balance can have very good effects:

* An overall sense of happiness and inner peace

* Individual strength and physical health

* Increased awareness of one's own body

* Sexuality, sensuality and love without overwhelming feelings of lust

* A better connection to and understanding of your emotional states

* A capacity that is enhanced with the ability to attract love into one's life

*Ongoing spiritual growth and maturation

* Being able to attain spiritual healing through higher patterns of acceptance, awareness and consciousness

* A kind heart and affectionate spirit

* Greater self confidence

* The realization of one's true self and purpose in the universe.

How can you accomplish Chakra Balancing?

One can accomplish chakra balancing in several ways. You can use any one of the following methods to successfully balance your chakras – or you can use more than one.

* Medicinal Therapies i.e. Reiki,

* Yoga (including breathing exercises) and meditation

* Making physical exercise a part of your day

* Light and color therapy

* Using gems or crystals

* Balancing by using Hands and Pendulums

* Using aromatherapy

* Using touch therapy

* Adopting optimistic outlook

* Binaural Sound Frequencies

* Hypnosis and Affirmations, etc.

Because our body is a receptacle for energy, we release and dispose of this energy through our organs and are replenished in kind with new energy.

Chakra balancing helps ensure that this energy is stored and used optimally by the body; all essential body cells and organs get equal shares of this energy.

With this optimized state, health, happiness and inner peace flow easily and naturally. Balancing the chakras simply is a matter of bringing the chakras back to their natural state of frequency and vibration.