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, or Chakra Balancing, 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. This is also sometimes referred to as Chakra Healing.
The Seven Energy Centers and Chakra Meditation.
Quite simply, Chakra Meditation refers to the process of balancing and energizing all the 7 energy centers (Chakras) in order to align the flow of energy through them. These 7 energy centers, or the 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’.
*Solar Plexus governing your metabolism, autonomy and conviction is located just above the naval region and related to the element ‘Fire’.
*Heart Chakra located at the center of the chest and related to the element ‘Air’. It governs love, compassion, and relationships in our lives.
*Throat Chakra. This charka relates to sound we make or hear and governs our communication ability, creative faculties and reverberations.
*Brow Chakra. This chakra lies between the brows on our forehead and controls the process of visualizing the information stored in our brain.
*Crown Chakra. This charka comprises of our head and brain which is the true driver of not only our thinking process but all organs of the body. This chakra assimilates analyses all information collected through all our senses and formulates our response. It also continuously updates our knowledge and reflexes.
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.
The synchronization of chakras promotes self healing of all physical and mental ailments.
Chakra Meditation involves three techniques in this order.
*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 Technique, which aims at preparing your body to receive the benefits of Chakra Meditation. Just take three to five deep breaths and visualize relaxation of every body part from toe to crown. In simple words, just tighten and relax each body part from toe to the crown, and then visualize the act of centering a pot on a 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 comfortably.
*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 relaxing breaths – neither too fast nor too slow. Just give up your control on the breath, and let it flow naturally.
*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.
*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.
There is no particular time of charka meditation it can be performed at any time convenient to you. The duration should be as per your choice. The posture should be according to your choice and should be comfortable to you.
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