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 thinking has kept this important idea alive and well; that of taking care of spiritual health and awareness even in this technologically advanced age in which we live.

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 every person’s body; which are believed to continuously rotate and vibrate, at least in the case of a healthy person.

However, if the chakras become unbalanced, this means that there will also be an imbalance in the overall health and performance of the body. This means that chakra balancing is necessary to be healthy in mind, soul and body.

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.

The distortion of the Chakras

If there is a blockage of one or more of the Chakras, energy will decrease and not flow properly as a result. This will cause health and spiritual problems to manifest in the body.

When the Chakras are functioning harmoniously, there can be a number of reasons why they distort: ill health, unhealthy eating patterns, stress, toxicity exposure, lack of exercise, shutdown of emotion and expression, a breakdown between perceived truths and what is taking place, traumas from childhood, emotional injuries, and cultural conditions.

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.

The state that our Chakras are in makes a big difference to the state of our physical, mental and spiritual health. Our very body shape, our endocrine system, the presence or absence of chronic illnesses, out thought patterns and our behaviors are all influenced by our Chakras. Chakra balancing is good for the health of your physical and non-physical bodies alike.

The positive effects of Chakra Balancing include:

* Happiness and inner peace can be achieved* Endurance, health and heightened spirituality* Coming into balance with the inner and out world* Sexuality, sensuality and love without overwhelming feelings of lust

* Awareness of inner feelings at the spiritual level* Enhanced capacity to express love* Spiritual growth and ongoing maturity* Inner and outer healing, self-awareness and heightened consciousness

* Kindness and the attainment of an affectionate lifestyle and being* Increased confidence without manic periods of overconfidence* The realization of one’s true self and purpose in the universe.

How can you achieve balancing of the chakras?

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* Physical exercise* Color/Light Therapy

* Medicinal therapies such as Reiki* Yoga (including exercises in breathing) and meditation* Physical activity and exercise* Light or color therapy

*Use of crystals and gems*Utilization of hands and pendulums in balance* Aromatherapy*Utilizing touch therapy

* Sustaining an optimistic and positive outlook* Binaural sound frequency therapy* Affirmations and hypnosis

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 is intended to make sure that our bodies can store and use this energy at peak capacity. Every part of our bodies needs a certain amount of energy to function properly; Chakra Balancing will ensure that this is the case.

Attaining the Chakra balance may seem Utopian, but the journey towards its realization allows us to live better and with a natural vibrational state that is beneficial long term.