Chakra Meditation

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Article written for Hypnosis Review Quarterly by Paul Todd. Paul has had an interest in metaphysics since an early age. He has read and studied extensively in the fields of spirituality, metaphysics, religion, mind control and other personal improvement areas. Paul graduated from the Cincinnati School of Hypnosis in 1996. He has been practicing meditation daily since 1994. A trained yoga teacher and meditation instructor.

Chakra meditation begins by sitting in a comfortable position with your spine straight, but not ridged. You then want to focus on each part of your body starting with your feet and working up. As you do this, have that part of the body relax and let the stress melt away. The next step in chakra meditation is to focus on the breath. Do not force it, but let the breathing become steady and deep. The mind will most likely wonder, just gentle bring it back to the breath and maintain the focus on each inhalation and exhalation you take. Visualize the oxygen coming into your lungs and passing into the bloodstream. Visualize it nourishing all the muscles, organs and cells of your body and then see it removing the toxins from your body which you expel with each breath. Next in chakra meditation you want to visualize the beating of the heart and the perfect function of the body. See how all the parts work together in complete harmony. See how the breath sustains all these parts and the body as a whole. Become aware of how the breath is the life giving force of the entire organism you call your body. Next in chakra meditation you should imagine a life giving energy that you are breathing in along with the air. See this energy as a yellowish orange color. See this energy encompass your entire body and infuse your aura. As this energy infuses your aura, imagine the aura growing stronger, brighter and being charged with this incredible energy. Do this step gradually, let the aura grow brighter little by little and keep this energy flowing in with each breath. The next thing we want to do in chakra meditation is energize each individual chakra. Start with the root chakra in the lower back. Imagine a clockwise swirl of energy and the energy you breath in feeds this swirl and makes it strong and brighter. We want to next imagine another source of energy that is coming up from the earth. This is the same life giving energy and it adds to the swirling energy at the root chakra.

Next in chakra meditation we want to move up to the sacral chakra. Then one by one the solar plex chakra, heart chakra, throat chakra, head chakra and finally the crown chakra, infusing each with the life giving energy. Take your time with this and do not worry about spending more time on one chakra if you need to. It is strongly advised to always work from the bottom, going up and not skip around. Each chakra will influence the other chakras and energizing a higher chakra before a lower chakra could have an adverse effect. The last step in chakra meditation is to visualize all the chakras at once being feed by this energy coming in from the breath and up from the earth. Remember to see the chakras and your aura become brighter, clearer and super charged from this life giving energy. Finally we can open our eyes and relax a couple minutes with our eyes open. Pay attention to your body and how incredible and energized you now feel. Try to practice 15 30 minutes each sitting. Enjoy, this is a really good, uplifting chakra meditation. Seventh Yoga Chakra Sahasrara Chakra or Crown Chakra
About the author
Article written for Hypnosis Review Quarterly by Paul Todd. Paul has had an interest in metaphysics since an early age. He has read and studied extensively in the fields of spirituality, metaphysics, religion, mind control and other personal improvement areas. Paul graduated from the Cincinnati School of Hypnosis in 1996. He has been practicing meditation daily since 1994. A trained yoga teacher and meditation instructor.

Yoga Chakra name Sahasrara chakra, crown chakra, adhomukha chakra, mahapadma chakra, amlana padma chakra, dashashatadala padma chakra, pankaja chakra, sahasrabja chakra, sahasrachchada panikaja chakra, sahasradala chakra, sahasradala adhomukha padma chakra, sahasradala padma chakra, sahasrapatra chakra, sahasrara chakra, sahasrara ambuja chakra, sahasrara mahapadma chakra, sahasrara padma chakra, sahasrara saroruha chakra, shiras padma chakra, shuddha padma chakra, wyoma chakra, wyomambhoja chakra Yoga Chakra meaning Thousand fold Yoga Chakra element Thought Yoga Chakra syllable for chanting None (silence) Yoga Chakra incense herb Lotus, gota kola, angelica, star tulip

Yoga Chakra location Just above the top of head Yoga Chakra action Information, detachment from illusion Yoga Chakra related glands Pineal gland, pituitary gland Yoga Chakra related body parts Cerebral cortex, central nervous system, top center of the head, midline above the ears Yoga Chakra related food None (fasting) Yoga Chakra related animals Eagle, egg Yoga Chakra planets Uranus Yoga Chakra verb associated I know Yoga Chakra color Shining white, violet Yoga Chakra gemstone Amethyst, diamond, amber, moldavite Yoga Chakra metal Tin Yoga Chakra out of balance Depression, alienation, confusion, boredom, apathy, not being able to learn, mystical depression, diseases of the muscular system, skeletal system and the skin, chronic exhaustion not associated with physical ailments, sensitivity to light, sound, environment Yoga Chakra asana Seated yoga mudra The sahasrara chakra or crown chakra is the highest chakra and is associated with spiritual enlightenment or god like. This chakra is associated with god consciousness. The sahasrara chakra or crown chakra is located just above the top of the head. In Hindu the sahasrara chakra or crown chakra is depicted as a lotus flower that has begun to open and allow the spiritual awakening of the individual to flow into them. First Yoga Chakra Muladhara Chakra, Root Chakra
About the author
Article written for Hypnosis Review Quarterly by Paul Todd. Paul has had an interest in metaphysics since an early age. He has read and studied extensively in the fields of spirituality, metaphysics, religion, mind control and other personal improvement areas. Paul graduated from the Cincinnati School of Hypnosis in 1996. He has been practicing meditation daily since 1994. A trained yoga teacher and meditation instructor.

Yoga Chakra name Muladhara chakra, root chakra, foundation chakra, adhara chakra, brahma padma chakra, bhumi chakra, chaturdala chakra, chatuhpatra chakra, mooladhara chakra, mula chakra, mula padma chakra Yoga Chakra meaning Root Yoga Chakra element Earth

Yoga Chakra syllable for chanting Lam Yoga Chakra incense herb Cedar, rosemary Yoga Chakra location Base of spine Yoga Chakra action Excretion, movement Yoga Chakra related glands Adrenal glands Yoga Chakra related body parts Anus, nose, spinal column, kidneys, legs, feet, immune system Yoga Chakra sense Smell Yoga Chakra related food Horseradish, hot paprika, chives, cayenne, pepper, carrots, potatoes, parsnips, radishes, beets, eggs, meats, beans, tofu, soy products, peanut butter, onions, garlic Yoga Chakra related animals Mole, elephant Yoga Chakra planets Pluto, mars Yoga Chakra verb associated I have Yoga Chakra color Red Yoga Chakra gemstone Hematite, black tourmaline, onyx Yoga Chakra metal Lead Yoga Chakra out of balance Lower back pain, sciatica,varicose veins, rectal tumors, depression, immune related disorders Yoga Chakra asana Setu bandhasana (bridge) The muladhara chakra or root chakra acts as a grounding force which also helps us become connected to our planet earth. The Hindus expressed the Muladhara chakra or root chakra as four petals that has a square in the middle. The four petals are depicting the four directions on earth. The square is meant to represent grounding or a foundation in the physical world. In the middle of the square is a seed. The Muladhara chakra or root chakra is positioned halfway between the anus and sex organs. The lower Muladhara chakra or root chakra is considered to have the most dense energy. It is critical that the Muladhara chakra or root chakra become balanced prior to moving on to the other chakras so we will have the stability needed for the long term. Second Yoga Chakra Svadhisthana Chakra, Sacral Chakra
About the author
Article written for Hypnosis Review Quarterly by Paul Todd. Paul has had an interest in metaphysics since an early age. He has read and studied extensively in the fields of spirituality, metaphysics, religion, mind control and other personal improvement areas. Paul graduated from the Cincinnati School of Hypnosis in 1996. He has been practicing meditation daily since 1994. A trained yoga teacher and meditation instructor.

Yoga Chakra name Svadhisthana chakra, sacral chakra, adhishthana chakra, bhima chakra, shatpatra chakra, skaddala padma chakra, wari chakra Yoga Chakra meaning Sweetness, affection, unconscious, emotion Yoga Chakra element Water Yoga Chakra syllable for chanting Vam Yoga Chakra incense herb Indian paintbrush, ladys slipper, hibiscus Yoga Chakra location Tailbone, pubic bone Yoga Chakra action Reproduction Yoga Chakra related glands Testis, ovaries Yoga Chakra related body parts Tongue, sexual organs, stomach, upper intestines, liver, gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, spleen, middle spine Yoga Chakra sense Taste Yoga Chakra related food Almonds, walnuts, melons, mangos, strawberries, passion fruit, cinnamon, vanilla, carob, sweet paprika, sesame seeds, caraway seeds, oranges, coconut Yoga Chakra related animals Badger, crocodile Yoga Chakra planets Moon Yoga Chakra verb associated I have Yoga Chakra color Orange Yoga Chakra gemstone Coral, garnet, moonstone, orange tourmaline Yoga Chakra metal Iron Yoga Chakra out of balance Destructiveness, delusion, disdain, suspicion, low back pain, sciatica, ob/gyn problems, pelvic pain, libido, urinary problems Yoga Chakra asana Bhujangasana (cobra) The svadhisthana chakra or sacral chakra allows us to find balance in our lifes and lets us let others be themselves without the need for control. The svadhisthana chakra or sacral chakra when healthy also helps us maintain a proper balance between the male and female aspects of ourselves. The svadhisthana chakra or sacral chakra is positioned about midpoint between our navel and sex organs. Our sexuality flows from the svadhisthana chakra or sacral chakra. The symbol in Hindu is depicted as six petals with a crescent moon and a lotus contained inside a lotus. The svadhisthana chakra or sacral chakra is the place human desires spring from and the first place our desire for a higher spiritual purpose comes from.

Third Yoga Chakra Manipura Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra

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Article written for Hypnosis Review Quarterly by Paul Todd. Paul has had an interest in metaphysics since an early age. He has read and studied extensively in the fields of spirituality, metaphysics, religion, mind control and other personal improvement areas. Paul graduated from the Cincinnati School of Hypnosis in 1996. He has been practicing meditation daily since 1994. A trained yoga teacher and meditation instructor.

Yoga Chakra name Manipura chakra, solar plexus chakra, dashachchada chakra, dashadala padmachakra, dashapatra chakra, dashapatrambuja chakra, manipuraka chakra, nabhipadma chakra, nabhipankaja chakra Yoga Chakra meaning City of jewels Yoga Chakra element Fire Yoga Chakra syllable for chanting Ram Yoga Chakra incense herb Cinnamon, marigold, chamomile, golden yarrow, peppermint Yoga Chakra location Spine behind navel Yoga Chakra action Movement Yoga Chakra related glands Pancreas, adrenal cortex Yoga Chakra related body parts Eyes, feet, upper abdomen, umbilicus to rib cage, liver, gallbladder, middle spine, spleen, kidney, adrenals, small intestines, stomach Yoga Chakra sense Sight Yoga Chakra related food Ginger, mints, astas, breads, cereal, rices, flax seed, sunflower seeds, melissa, chamomile, turmeric, cumin, fennel, milk, cheeses, yogurt Yoga Chakra related animals Ram, bear Yoga Chakra planets Saturn Yoga Chakra hindu god Vahni Yoga Chakra color Yellow Yoga Chakra gemstone Amber, jasper, golden topaz, yellow tourmaline Yoga Chakra metal Gold Yoga Chakra out of balance Thirst, jealousy, treachery, shame, fear, disgust, delusion, foolishness, sadness, stomach ulcers, intestinal tumors, diabetes, pancreatitis, indigestion, anorexia/bulimia, hepatitis, cirrhosis, adrenal imbalances, arthritis, colon diseases Yoga Chakra asana Dhanaurasana (bow)

The manipura chakra or solar plexus chakra is where we develop our self esteem and our core personality that emerges when we enter puberty. This chakra can accurately be described as the seat of the ego. The manipura chakra or solar plexus chakra governs metabolism where food, water and basically the earth elements are transformed into energy which gives the ability of movement in the physical world. The manipura chakra or solar plexus chakra is positioned in the solar plexus at the bottom of the ribcage. In Hindu the manipura chakra or solar plexus chakra is depicted by a lotus with ten petals that has a triangle pointing down in the center of the lotus, surrounded by three svastikes. Inside the lotus is is a ram. Fourth Yoga Chakra Anahta Chakra, Heart Chakra
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Article written for Hypnosis Review Quarterly by Paul Todd. Paul has had an interest in metaphysics since an early age. He has read and studied extensively in the fields of spirituality, metaphysics, religion, mind control and other personal improvement areas. Paul graduated from the Cincinnati School of Hypnosis in 1996. He has been practicing meditation daily since 1994. A trained yoga teacher and meditation instructor.

Yoga Chakra name Anahata chakra, heart chakra Yoga Chakra meaning Unhurt, unstuck, unbeaten Yoga Chakra element Air Yoga Chakra syllable for chanting Yam Yoga Chakra incense herb Lavender, jasmine, orris root, yarrow, marjoram, meadowsweet, holly, poppy, california wild rose Yoga Chakra location Behind spine in heart region Yoga Chakra action Regulator of a persons emotional life Yoga Chakra related glands Thymus Yoga Chakras related body parts Skin, heart, circulatory system, blood, lungs, rib cage, diaphragm, thymus, breasts, esophagus, shoulders, arms Yoga Chakra sense Touch Yoga Chakra related food Spinach, kale, dandelion greens, green teas, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, celery, squash, basil, sage, thyme, cilantro, parsley Yoga Chakra related animals Antelope, wolf Yoga Chakra planets Moon, venus Yoga Chakra hindu god Veyu

Yoga Chakra verb associated I love Yoga Chakra color Green, pink Yoga Chakra gemstone Emerald, tourmaline, rose quartz, malachite Yoga Chakra metal Copper Yoga Chakra out of balance Lust, fraud, indecision, repentance, hope, anxiety, longing, impartiality, arrogance, incompetence, discrimination, defiance, heart conditions, asthma, lung & breast cancers, thoracic spine, pneumonia, upper back, shoulder problems Yoga Chakra asana Ushtrasana (camel) The anahata chakra or heart chakra is associated with love and the healing of relationships. This chakra is the center of love and gives us the ability to love and most importantly the ability to love ourselves. The anahata chakra or heart chakra is also the chakra that is considered to unite the upper and lower chakras or balance the body and mind. The anahata chakra or heart chakra is located in the center of the chest between the breast. The Hindus depicted the anahata chakra or heart chakra as a circle of twelve lotus petals with two triangles in the middle that form a six point star. Fifth Yoga Chakra Visuddha Chakra, Throat Chakra
About the author
Article written for Hypnosis Review Quarterly by Paul Todd. Paul has had an interest in metaphysics since an early age. He has read and studied extensively in the fields of spirituality, metaphysics, religion, mind control and other personal improvement areas. Paul graduated from the Cincinnati School of Hypnosis in 1996. He has been practicing meditation daily since 1994. A trained yoga teacher and meditation instructor.

Yoga Chakra name Visuddha chakra, throat chakra, akasha chakra, dwyashtapatrambuja chakra, kantha chakra, kanthadesha chakra, kanthambhoja chakra, kanthambuja chakra, kanthapadma chakra, kanthapankaja chakra, nirmala padma chakra, shodasha chakra, shodasha dala chakra, shodasha patrachakra, shodashara chakra, shodashollasa dala chakra, vishuddhi chakra Yoga Chakra meaning Purification Yoga Chakra element Akasha, ether Yoga Chakra syllable for chanting Ham Yoga Chakra incense herb Frankincense, benzoin, cosmos, trumpet vine, larch Yoga Chakra location Neck near spine Yoga Chakra action Speaking

Yoga Chakra related glands Thyroid and parathyroid Yoga Chakras related body parts Neck, ear, mouth, shoulders, arms, throat, thyroid, trachea, vertebrae, teeth, gums, esophagus, parathyroid, hyperthalemus Yoga Chakra sense Hearing Yoga Chakra related food Salt, lemon grass, apples, pears, plums, peaches, apricots, water, fruit juices,herbal teas, lemons, limes, grapefruit, kiwi Yoga Chakra related animals White elephant, bull, lion Yoga Chakra planets Mercury, neptune Yoga Chakra hindu god Ambara Yoga Chakra verb associated I speak Yoga Chakra color Bright blue Yoga Chakra gemstone Turquoise, chrysocola, lapis, blue opal Yoga Chakra metal Mercury Yoga Chakra out of balance Sore throat, stiff neck, colds, thyroid problems, hearing problems, mouth ulcers, scoliosis, swollen glands, laryngitis, voice problems, gum or tooth problems, TMJ Yoga Chakra asana Matsyasana (fish) The visuddha chakra or throat chakra is related to our honesty with ourselves and others. To keep this chakra healthy it is best to speak the truth and not hold in our emotions. The visuddha chakra or throat chakra represents sound, music and vibration, this is one of the key ways we connect with the physical world. The visuddha chakra or throat chakra is located in the neck at the point between the shoulders. The visuddha chakra or throat chakra is depicted in Hindu as a lotus that has sixteen petals, these petals contain within them all the vowels that are in Sanskrit. There is a white tusked elephant inside a circle inside a downward pointing triangle. Sixth Yoga Chakra Ajna Chakra, Brow Chakra
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Article written for Hypnosis Review Quarterly by Paul Todd. Paul has had an interest in metaphysics since an early age. He has read and studied extensively in the fields of spirituality, metaphysics, religion, mind control and other personal improvement areas. Paul graduated from the Cincinnati School of Hypnosis in 1996. He has been practicing meditation daily since 1994. A trained yoga teacher and meditation instructor.

Yoga Chakra name Ajna chakra, brow chakra, third eye chakra, ajitapatra chakra, ajna-pura chakra, ajna-puri chakra, ajnamhuja chakra, ajnapankaja chakra, bhru- madhya chakra, bhru madhya chakra, bhru

madhyaga padma chakra, bhru mandala chakra, bhru mula chakra, bhru saroruha chakra, dwidala chakra, dwidala kamala chakra, dwidalambuja chakra, dwipatra chakra, jnana padma chakra, netra padma chakra, netra patra chakra, shiva padma chakra, triweni kamala chakra Yoga Chakra meaning Command Yoga Chakra element Light Yoga Chakra syllable for chanting Aum Yoga Chakra incense herb Mugwort, star anise, acacia, saffron, wild oat, queen annes lace, madia Yoga Chakra location In brain between the eyebrows Yoga Chakra action Eye of intuition Yoga Chakra related glands Pineal and pituitary gland Yoga Chakars related body parts Minds eye, brain, neurological system, eyes, ears, nose, pituitary, pineal glands Yoga Chakra sense Mind Yoga Chakra related food Mind altering substances, red wines and grape juice, blueberries, red grapes, black berries, raspberries, lavender, poppy seed, mugwort Yoga Chakra related animals Owl, mountain lion, black antelope Yoga Chakra planets Jupiter Yoga Chakra color Indigo, royal purple Yoga Chakra gemstone Lazuli, quartz, florite, amethyst, purple flourite, sugalite, lapis Yoga Chakra metal Silver Yoga Chakra out of balance Blindness, headaches, nightmares, eyestrain, poor vision, brain tumors, strokes, deafness, seizures, learning disabilities, spinal dysfunctions, panic, depression Yoga Chakra asana Seated yoga mundra The ajna chakra or brow chakra is where the seat of wisdom resides and where a person can see through the minds eye. When a person dreams and sees images they are seeing with the minds eye. This chakra is also associated with the development of psychic abilities. The ajna chakra or brow chakra is located between the eyebrows and behind the skull in the center of the head. In Hindu the ajna chakra or brow chakra is represented as a circle with two lotus petals on each side, in the center of the circle is a triangle pointing down.
Meditation Techniques | Meditation techniques, information about effective techniques for meditation
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

What exactly is meditation? You ask? People and it is likely that you are referring to the Internet "Google". On the Internet, which "will find thousands of pages that define the practice of meditation and try to explain in their own terms. Unfortunately, many of these sites to explain meditation in a very complex and esoteric fashionextremely difficult to understand and simply boring. First you need a comfortable, quiet place to meditate can be found at home or anywhere outside that you feel comfortable, like the countryside, the beach or even your backyard. Make sure you are in a comfortable position, either lying or sitting position, but feels more comfortable, since it is very important to relax and begin meditation. The first technique I would like to explain is called dynamic meditation. If the four steps in this simple meditation technique is followed correctly, you will need to master a very effective meditation technique. Contrary to some beliefs, not all processes of meditation just for quiet contemplation. Since this technique presents some types of meditation requires a! More energetic and hard Each of the four phases of the dynamics of the last ten minutes of meditation and require a different activity. In the first phase, to prepare your body to move freely. Breathing deeply and rapidly through the nose and physically move in a way that the supply of oxygen to your lungs will increase. Meditation techniques that focus on a stream of free thought and reflection observation are known as "expansive," while those who pay attention to one particular object are called "focus." For that to work, to escape his own free world that can be anywhere in the postcard image of the waterfall or a monk of the monastery. All you need is a quiet, nice and quiet, where you can let your mind focus. You can, even if the bathroom free of noise and not end up with a luxury bath. Find a place that is unlikely to be disturbed. It would be a room, a garden or open space with plenty of fresh air to be. The soft background noise while you answer the question "how to learn to meditate" are fine. A river, birds singing or crickets are great background noise. The sound of cars racing along a road is less likely to give you a sense of peace, learning to meditate. True art goes back to the Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The long and rich history will tell you that there are thousands of years, this was a technique practiced by almost everyone in order to achieve spiritual and psychological. Despite the obvious religious roots or ritual activity, it became something that can be practiced by anyone regardless of their religious preferences. In fact, some would say that meditation is the status of a secular practice achieved the goal of ensuring the general welfare of the individual.