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.

Introduction to Chakra Meditation

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 governing your general health, prosperity and well being is located at the base of the spine and related to the element ?Earth?.

*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.

*Solar Plexus or Power Chakra located just above the naval region and related to the element ?Fire?. It governs our will power, autonomy, and metabolism.

*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 governing your sense of creativity, resonance and communication skills is located at the base of the throat and related to the element ?Sound?.

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

By concentrating and synchronizing these vital energy centers, one can achieve a calming influence on the mind resulting in stress-free existence and a contented life. Chakra Meditation also helps in naturally healing any ailment related to these 7 vital energy centers.

Chakra Meditation Techniques

Chakra Meditation involves three techniques in this order.

*Grounding Technique refers to the process whereby, your body feels connected with Earth. The visualization involves assuming a root growing from your body and entering into the Earth, thus, transfixing your body to the ground. With some intense focus and determination, you can achieve this state of Chakra Meditation.

*Centering Technique. This technique is vital as it prepares your body to receive the benefits of Chakra Meditation. Again, the application of this technique is not too difficult. Just take 4-5 deep breaths and feel every body part from head to toe getting relaxed. This process involves tightening and relaxing each body part from toe, and then visualizing the act of a potter who centers a pot on the 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.

Here is one of the most common methods of performing Chakra Meditation.

*Sit or lie down in a relaxed situation.

*Close your eyes and loosen your clothing. The idea is to be in a natural state without any kind of artificial compulsion on the body and mind.

*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.

*The next step relates to feeling every part of your body from toe to head in that direction. While your eyes are closed, try to feel everything that you would?ve seen with open eyes, like earth, air, clothes, surroundings etc. The idea is to feel awareness even with closed eyes.

*You may experience a wave of thoughts, fears, and every kind of emotion during this process. Don?t avoid them! This represents the release of stress-related thoughts. With practice and regular exercise, these negative emotions and feelings will disappear.

*Don't delay your consciousness! Let it surge liberally from one fraction of your body to other.

Chakra Meditation can be also done by anyone at whatever time you want, or for however long you have to spare. In fact there is no definite rule for the period of time to execute Chakra Meditation. Just fit it in whenever you can!