Chakra Meditation

You must understand your Chakras to open them

Chakra meditation opens your chakras. It is as simple as that ... however if you know their color, what they are for then you can use this information to help you visualize. Using visualization with meditation is a way to super-charge your chakras.

This web page is here to help you understand more about what each of your chakras does. In plain english, no jargon, simple to understand terms to make life easier for you. After all opening your chakras is an ideal way to relieve stress and to improve your life's journey.

A chakra is a Sanskrit term meaning disc or wheel. Chakra meditation techniques help to open the seven chakras to help them function more ideally. There are seven Chakras located along the central column of the body.

You may experience the chakras as thoughts and feelings. Each chakra is associated with certain organs and bodily functions. Each chakra has its own vibration, which is revealed as a color.

Below is each chakra with its’ function, color and emotional perspective.

The Seven Chakras

Crown

Relates to the connection to the higher self. As a result it relates to selflessness, devotion and spiritual development. When closed the crown chakra can creates symptoms of isolation and unhappiness.

Physically the crown chakra relates to the brain and nervous system. Symptoms can be as varied as headaches to fatigue conditions.

The crown chakra is colored purple/violet which is the last color of the rainbow. It is classed as the seventh chakra and the highest vibration of energy in the body. It is located at the top of the head or crown.

Third Eye

Relates to intuition and foresight. As such it helps with creativity, new ideas and psychic ability. If closed the third eye can lead to the inability to ‘look outside the square’, or to see things from another persons point of view.

Physically the third eye chakra relates to the sinus and upper Respiratory system, eyes and ears. Problems with the chakra can lead to infections, allergies and other problems in these systems.

The third eye is colored indigo, which is between sky blue and violet. A deep blue similar to a deep ocean blue. It is located between your eyebrows on your forehead. This chakra is said to relate to intelligence.

Throat

Relates to the expression of the self and personal growth. It is the areas relating to speaking out and speaking up. If closed you may tend to keep things to yourself, especially stresses which in turn you internalize leading to a variety of ailments. An opened throat chakra helps the introverted become more outgoing and less shy. You are able to share your feelings and talk in a group situation.

Physically it relates to the throat, thyroid and neck. It allows the throat to swell, the clearing of the voice and a stiff sore neck.

It is colored sky blue and is located at the base of the throat. The throat chakra is classed as the fifth chakra.

Heart

Relates to unconditional love. It therefore is associated with trust, compassion and acceptance. If closed your ability to love and be loved reduces. Relationship issues are easier to occur.

Physically the heart chakra relates to the – thymus (immunity), heart and lungs, upper back. It is therefore a very important chakra to keep clear of problems.

It is colored green, which is why the ‘green with envy’ saying occurs. It is located in the central chest and is the fourth chakra.

Solar Plexus

Relates to personal power, self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth. Balance in this chakra is needed as if closed confidence is low. If out of balance with the other chakras it can lead to over-confidence and you can poor decision making from an over exuberance in your tasks.

Physically it relates to the liver, gall bladder, stomach, spleen, kidneys and diaphragm, small intestine. Abdominal problems in any form can arise from this chakra being out of balance.

It is colored yellow, which is the color of cowardice. If closed confidence is low, this in the extreme can lead to cowardly deeds. It is located at the base of the rib cage over the stomach area.

Umbilical

Relates to sexuality. It is also the hormonal chakra which can lead to imbalances in emotions. Having extreme highs and lows. This may lead to relationship difficulties due to the roles of man versus women becomes blurred, dominance over another is not a balanced view.

Physically the umbilical chakra relates to the hormonal system. This is not just a female system. Men have a hormonal system also. Fluctuations in mood (PMT) are as much a male health problem as it is a female problem. Imbalances in the system can lead to a variety of hormonal related issues.

It is colored orange and located over the umbilicus (belly button). It is the second chakra.

Root

This relates to the connection to the earth plane, or being grounded. It is the survival chakra and helps you to be self sufficient and creates stability. It can lead to be ‘away with the fairies’ if out of balance with the crown chakra, or if it is closed. This is the chakra that deals with our wants of a physical nature including wealth and fortune.

Physically it relates to the circulation, adrenal glands and the spine. If out of balance can lead to the various aches and pain as well as physical fatigue. Our adrenal glands are commonly depleted today with over work and high stress levels.

It is colored red and is the first chakra.

You now know more about your Chakras ... what's next?

Knowing what each chakra does, helps you to understand there function, but as the chakra meditation techniques require visualization, knowledge helps you too see all aspects of the chakra.

The next step is to learn how to open the seven chakras with chakra meditation techniques. Our site is dedicated to teaching you ways to open your chakras and relieve stress ... to learn more on opening your chakras ... just click here.

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