Within our bodies there are focal points of energy that we use, whether consciously or unconsciously, to affect reality and allow us to fully experience and realize events that unfold before us. These focal points are called Chakras.
Chakras are located in important parts of your body such as your head or heart. Any organs within the area of these Chakras are used to control; and are, therefore, directly affected by the properties of that Chakra. There are seven Chakras located throughout the body, each with their own unique attributes and characteristics:
The Root Chakra is located directly at the base of the spine, also known as the coccyx. This Chakra is closely related to the body and our ability to master it. One’s health, constitution and security are linked to this Chakra. In addition, the realization of how our bodies connect to the material world is focused here.Color: RedGems: Ruby, Garnet
The Naval Chakra is located in the lower abdomen. This Chakra is associated with the acts of giving and receiving, and is tied into the more physical feelings of love, passion and sexuality. The feeling of pleasure is also linked with this Chakra, so one may feel focus and feedback in this Chakra during moments of harmony, generosity, group creativity and selflessness.Color: OrangeGems: Amber, Coral
The Solar Plexus Chakra is located just above the navel and below the chest. This Chakra is a focus point for our force of will and our sense of transformation. Concentration and control of our personal energies originate from this point. One’s sense of power and authority, as well as self-control and discipline of the ego converge here. This Chakra can be used to sense the very use of one’s internal energies to affect what is outside the body.Color: YellowGems: Amber, Gold
The Heart Chakra is located at the center of the chest and is the focus for love and understanding. Feelings that stem from this love such as forgiveness, compassion, balance and harmony radiate from this point. This Chakra also nurtures the rarified feeling of unconditional or divine love, love that goes beyond the physical.Color: GreenGems: Emerald, Malachite
The Throat Chakra is located in the throat area between one’s chin and the top of the sternum. This Chakra is linked to one’s powers of communication. Through this Chakra, one can realize truth and knowledge; honesty, kindness and wisdom and how these elements can be conveyed through thoughtful speech.Color: Sky BlueGems: Turquoise, Blue Topaz
The Brow Chakra is located in the forehead, right above our eyes. This is also known as the region of the "Third Eye" in Buddhist and other belief systems. This Chakra is related to our perception beyond the physical realm. Intuition, insight, imagination and clairvoyance can all be associated with this Chakra. One can also focus their realization of their own soul, divine wisdom and peace of mind in this point.Color: IndigoGems: Lapiz Lazuli, Sapphire
The Crown Chakra is located at the very top of the head. As one might guess, this Chakra is associated directly with dealings of the mind and spirit. This Chakra is deeply tied to the exploration of one’s consciousness and place in space and time. Oneness with the universe, your spirit and will, inspiration, divine wisdom… all the things that deal with the Higher Self are rooted in this Chakra.Color: VioletGems: Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz Crystal
Color vibrates in the body along the meridians through the chakras. When one of the chakra centers is out of balance, it effects other centers. In other words when one chakra center is out of balance, you are out of balance. One way to balance the chakra centers is through meditation.
It is also through meditation that you can discover whether you are in balance; which for many of us, because of the stress in our life or simply being out of touch with ourselves, is often a question.
Are you in balance? Meditation can be used to both discover whether we are in balance and to obtain balance. Other keys to discovering whether or not you are in balance can be found in physical illnesses or ailments. This is briefly discussed on each of the seven chakra pages with links above. For example, an imbalance in the first or root chakra can manifest as a weight problem, hemorrhoids, degenerative arthritis, knee troubles, and/or sciatica.
"Centering" and "grounding" techniques should be used before beginning these meditations. A grounding technique can be as simple as feeling your connection to the earth and visualizing a root growing from your body into the earth and being focused and present. Centering usually requires your being relaxed. Three deep abdominal breaths through the nose, focusing on relaxing your entire body, feet to crown, and simply feeling centered within your body will often serve as a centering technique. For those of you who are not that familiar with your body, the act of tightening and then relaxing your body from your feet to your head and then visualizing the act of centering a pot on a pottery wheel will often work as a centering technique. Imagine throwing a wet ball of clay onto the center of the spinning wheel and then with your hand around the moist clay, thumb on top, find the center of the clay and slowly push it to the center of the wheel, breathing deeply from your abdomen as the wheel spins with the clay centered perfectly.
Whatever method you use, take your time and achieve a deep state of relaxation. You may want to count to 10, 20, or 30 or visualize walking down 10 or 20 or 30 steps, whatever it takes to become relaxed.
Lengths to time devoted to meditation will grow with practice.
Length of Time Results
3 minutes: circulation and blood stability affected
11 minutes: pituitary and nerves begin to changes
22 minutes: the three minds balance and begin to work together
31 minutes: the whole mind, the aura and the 5 internal elements (earth, water, air, fire and ether) are affected
62 minutes: the conscious and subconscious are integrated
2.5 hours: changes to the subconscious last the whole day
It generally takes 40 days to change a habit; 90 days to confirm the change; 120 days before the change is a part of who you are and 1,000 days before you are master of the new you.
Daily practice of spiritual exercise, such as some form of Yoga or Tai Chi (often called a moving meditation), will also aid in balancing the chakras.
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