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By peter hutch [ 28/04/2008 ] Publishing Free Articles Zone articles is subject to our Publisher's Terms Of Service |
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Though meditation is usually recognized as a largely spiritual practice, it also has many health benefits. The yoga and meditation techniques are being implemented in management of life threatening diseases; in transformation of molecular and genetic structure; in reversal of mental illnesses, in accelerated learning programs, in perceptions and communications beyond the physical, in solving problems and atomic and nuclear physics; in gaining better ecological understanding; in management of lifestyle and future world problems.
In Hinduism and some other Asian religions, meditation is focused on the chakras of the body. A chakra can be thought of as a center of energy. Traditionally there are seven, rising from the base of the spine to the top of the head. All energy, whether physical, emotional, mental or spiritual, is located in and transferred between the chakras.
Chakra Meditation is an active, sitting type of Meditation designed to promote a clearer connection with one's higher consciousness whilst at the same time
bringing a deep healing to your entire energy system.
This meditation is a guide, a tool for you. And, by all means, should your inner/higher self whisper it’s own guidance to you during this meditation, please follow it as it knows best what you may need. There is no right or wrong way to do this meditation and you will not be judged however you do it. Meditations often take practice to build up to longer periods of time. People just beginning meditation practices often feel that they are getting no where, not seeing anything or feeling that they missed out on some part of it.
There are two ways to meditate on the chakras as foci. The first is a simple meditation that can be done so long as you know the names (no particular mantra is needed). The seven chakras are as follows in order from the bottom of the body to the top: Muladhara (base of the spine), Svadhisthana (between the two pelvis bones), Manioura (at the solar plexus), Anahata (level with the heart), Vishudda (the throat), Ajna (at the third eye), and the Sahasrara (crown of the head). Each chakra is located along the spine. Focus briefly on each chakra and think its name in your head. Then do it in reverse order, starting at the top if you wish. As a completion, say three OM mantras.
When working with chakras in this way, you can enhance the awareness of their existence through meditative practices. Then, as the practice develops, you can begin to gain a higher state of awareness of the creative energy that flows through your chakras, which in turn will give a greater degree of calmness and contentment in day to day life.
Exercising has a cleansing effect—physically and etherically. Physically, waste matter and toxins are eliminated through sweating. When a person is exercising, the auras of the energy body pulsate; whitish gray light or used-up energy is expelled and fresh pranic energy is drawn in. The chakras, the meridians and the organs are cleansed of used-up energy and diseased energy. Blood and pranic circulations are greatly improved by regular exercise. The body feels better and lighter after exercising. Regular physical exercise is a must to maintain a clean, highly vitalized, healthy body.
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