Meditation provides a much-needed succor to the battered mind and soul. This fact is known for centuries to ancient civilizations, like Hindu. However, the Western world has only just realized the potency of meditation as a means towards a healthy physical and meta-physical existence. Chakra Meditation is one of the Meditation methods that is most popular the world over purely because of its simplicity and effectiveness in bringing about a change in anyone?s life.
Chakra Meditation ? A Primer
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, also called the Base Chakra, is situated at the base of the spine. It is related to the ?Earth? element, which governs our overall health, security, and prosperity in life.
*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 called the Solar Plexus, is situated just above the naval region. It is related to the ?Fire? element, which governs our will power, metabolism, and autonomy.
*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. This charka relates to sound we make or hear and governs our communication ability, creative faculties and reverberations.
*Brow Chakra governing your power of imagination, visualization, and interpretation is located between the brows on the forehead and related to the element ?Light?.
*Crown Chakra is located at the apex of human head. It is connected to the ?thought' component, which usually administers our intelligence, awareness and attentiveness.
Chakra Meditation seeks to achieve harmony amongst the seven chakras which gives the spiritual fulfillment. It helps to bring out the spiritual element of our material possessions.
Chakra Meditation Power
Chakra Meditation is the sum total of the following three techniques:
*Grounding Technique. As is evident from its name, the Grounding Technique makes your body feel connected with the Earth. The application of this technique is pretty simple. Just visualize a root growing from your body and entering into the Earth. Easier it may sound, but requires intense concentration and mental awareness while performing the Grounding Technique.
*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 ? this is the last step in Chakra Meditation. Everyone has their own ways of relaxing; there is no one right way, nor a wrong way to relax.
Here is one of the most common methods of performing Chakra Meditation.
*Sit comfortably 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.
*Take deep, but natural breaths to help you relax ? just let your body breath naturally and try not to think about it.
*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!
*Don?t resist any thought. Let any thought come and go without disturbing you.
*Feel every subtle inner detail and let your awareness travel freely from one body part to the other.
This meditation exercise is beneficial at any time of day or night and may be done for as long as you like ? the longer you meditate, the better the results will be.
Useful Links:-
Param Vir Chakra - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
BBC - h2g2 - Reiki - A227945


