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 ? A Primer

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.

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

*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.

*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 located at the base of the throat and related to the element ?Sound?. It governs clear communication, creativity, and resonance during our entire lifespan.

*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 is situated at the top of the head. It is related to the ?thought? element, which governs our wisdom, knowledge, and consciousness.

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.

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

Chakra Meditation involves three techniques in the following manner.

*Grounding Technique, which aims at making the body feel connected with Earth. You just need to visualize a root growing from your body and entering into the Earth. This requires intense focus and mental presence during the act of visualization.

*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 refers to the process whereby, the body feels relaxed by an act of visualization that suits an individual the best. Every individual is free to adopt his or her own relaxation method.

This is an easy way of doing a Chakra Meditation.

*Sit or lie down in a comfortable position.

*Untie all your clothing so that there is no stress on any part of your body, and close your both eyes.

*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.

*Feel every part of your body from toe to the crown in that direction. Feel the earth you are lying on or the sofa you are seated on, feel the clothes you are wearing. Feel completely present with yourself and relaxed.

*Initially, your efforts will be met with stiff resistance from negative thoughts and emotions. Don?t suppress them! They?ll disappear with time and practice.

*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!