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.

The Seven Energy Centers and Chakra Meditation.

Chakra Meditation is the art of balancing and energizing all the seven energy centers in the body, called Chakras, in order to align the flow of energy through them. Here?s a brief description of these seven energy centers, 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. This chakra lies on the naval. This is related to water which is one of the five ?Panchbhutas? or elements. This governs our feelings and reproductive ability.

*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.

*The Heart Chakra. This Chakra is located at the center of your chest and represents the element Air. This Chakra controls love and relationships.

*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 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.

You can calm the mind by focusing on these seven important energy centers and synchronizing them. This in turn will result in lower stress and greater contentment. Chakra Meditation can also help to heal any malady which is connected to these seven Chakras.

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 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 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.

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

*Sit or lie down in a comfortable position.

*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.

*Have relaxed rhythmic breathing at a normal breathing rate so that you have a control on your breath.

*Become aware of each organ of your body from foot to the head. Feel the aura around you as well as your clothes. With your eyes shut visualize everything that you would have seen had your eyes been open. Visualize life in darkness!

*While you are doing this, you may feel emotions coming on. positive and negative. Let them flow through and out of you ? this is the release of your stress! With practice and time, these feelings will disappear.

*Be aware of each and every detail of your body and let your mind wander at will from one to another.

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!