Chakra Balancing Meditation
So
how do we ensure that our chakras remain open and working properly?
There are many methods, and these can range from crystal therapy,
light therapy and performing affirmations, to massages, yoga and many
things in between. Many of the methods for opening chakras simply
involve changing your daily routine a little, spending more time
outside or in the company of friends and family, or simply making
efforts to alter your perception of certain situations. It doesn’t
need to be a big struggle to open your chakras, and many methods will
ensure that you’ll begin to notice positive effects very quickly
indeed.
One practice which is guaranteed to have a positive effect, and
has thousands of years of history behind it, is meditation.
Meditation has been performed in much of the eastern world for
millennia, by all manner of people and for all kinds of reasons. It
is an effective way to relax, it is good for the physical, mental,
spiritual and emotional health and well-being, or it could be used as
part of religious practices and faith. Whatever state of health or
well-being you may be in, we can all benefit from regular meditation
– even as little as twenty minutes per day – as a way of
retreating from the busy, hectic world we live in, and stilling our
minds and hearts for a while to allow our true selves to come
forward.
Meditation can be undertaken in several different ways. If you are
new to meditation, it would be well worth your time to investigate a
few different methods, and to experiment with each one until you find
one which suits you and your body and mind. However, there are some
basic beginner’s techniques which everyone can benefit from. Try
finding a comfortable quiet spot in your home, somewhere that you
will not be distracted, and somewhere which can be used primarily for
meditation and little else. Begin by sitting cross-legged, and
breathing deeply in through your nose and out through your mouth.
Hold your breath for a second or two longer than you normally would
as you inhale, and keep your lungs empty for a couple of seconds
longer than usual as you exhale.
As you do this, close your eyes and concentrate on emptying your mind of any thoughts or stresses or worries – it can often help to visualize yourself floating on an expansive ocean, where you are alone and at peace. As you become more and more comfortable, and more and more relaxed, begin to concentrate on your breath. Focus on feeling your inhalation moving outwards from your lungs, follow the healing, pure oxygen as it travels around your body. By focusing on each breath, and on each part of your physical body, you can begin to open and focus on individual chakras.