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

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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 – 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 chakraYoga Chakra meaning – Thousand fold

Yoga Chakra element – ThoughtYoga Chakra syllable for chanting – None (silence)Yoga Chakra incense herb – Lotus, gota kola, angelica, star tulipYoga Chakra location – Just above the top of headYoga Chakra action – Information, detachment from illusionYoga Chakra related glands – Pineal gland, pituitary glandYoga Chakra related body parts – Cerebral cortex, central nervous system, top center of the head, midline above the earsYoga Chakra related food – None (fasting)Yoga Chakra related animals – Eagle, eggYoga Chakra planets – UranusYoga Chakra verb associated – I knowYoga Chakra color – Shining white, violetYoga Chakra gemstone – Amethyst, diamond, amber, moldaviteYoga Chakra metal – TinYoga 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, environmentYoga Chakra asana – Seated yoga mudraThe 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

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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 – Muladhara chakra, root chakra, foundation chakra, adhara chakra, brahma padma chakra, bhumi chakra,

chaturdala chakra, chatuhpatra chakra, mooladhara chakra, mula chakra, mula padma chakraYoga Chakra meaning – RootYoga Chakra element – EarthYoga Chakra syllable for chanting – LamYoga Chakra incense herb – Cedar, rosemaryYoga Chakra location – Base of spineYoga Chakra action – Excretion, movementYoga Chakra related glands – Adrenal glandsYoga Chakra related body parts – Anus, nose, spinal column, kidneys, legs, feet, immune systemYoga Chakra sense – SmellYoga Chakra related food – Horseradish, hot paprika, chives, cayenne, pepper, carrots, potatoes, parsnips, radishes, beets, eggs, meats, beans, tofu, soy products, peanut butter, onions, garlicYoga Chakra related animals – Mole, elephantYoga Chakra planets – Pluto, marsYoga Chakra verb associated – I haveYoga Chakra color – RedYoga Chakra gemstone – Hematite, black tourmaline, onyxYoga Chakra metal – LeadYoga Chakra out of balance – Lower back pain, sciatica,varicose veins, rectal tumors, depression, immune related disordersYoga 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

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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 – Svadhisthana chakra, sacral chakra, adhishthana chakra, bhima chakra, shatpatra chakra, skaddala padma chakra, wari chakraYoga Chakra meaning – Sweetness, affection, unconscious, emotionYoga Chakra element – WaterYoga Chakra syllable for chanting – VamYoga Chakra incense herb – Indian paintbrush, lady’s slipper, hibiscusYoga Chakra location – Tailbone, pubic boneYoga Chakra action – ReproductionYoga Chakra related glands – Testis, ovariesYoga Chakra related body parts – Tongue, sexual organs, stomach, upper intestines, liver, gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, spleen, middle spineYoga Chakra sense – TasteYoga Chakra related food – Almonds, walnuts, melons, mangos, strawberries, passion fruit, cinnamon, vanilla, carob, sweet paprika, sesame seeds, caraway seeds, oranges, coconutYoga Chakra related animals – Badger, crocodileYoga Chakra planets – MoonYoga Chakra verb associated – I haveYoga Chakra color – OrangeYoga Chakra gemstone – Coral, garnet, moonstone, orange tourmalineYoga Chakra metal – IronYoga Chakra out of balance – Destructiveness, delusion, disdain, suspicion, low back pain, sciatica, ob/gyn problems, pelvic pain, libido, urinary problemsYoga Chakra asana – Bhujangasana (cobra)The svadhisthana chakra or sacral chakra allows us to find balance in our life’s 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 chakraYoga Chakra meaning – City of jewelsYoga Chakra element – FireYoga Chakra syllable for chanting – RamYoga Chakra incense herb – Cinnamon, marigold, chamomile, golden yarrow, peppermintYoga Chakra location – Spine behind navelYoga Chakra action – MovementYoga Chakra related glands – Pancreas, adrenal cortexYoga Chakra related body parts – Eyes, feet, upper abdomen, umbilicus to rib cage, liver, gallbladder, middle spine, spleen, kidney, adrenals, small intestines, stomachYoga Chakra sense – SightYoga Chakra related food – Ginger, mints, astas, breads, cereal, rice’s, flax seed, sunflower seeds, melissa, chamomile, turmeric, cumin, fennel, milk, cheeses, yogurtYoga Chakra related animals – Ram, bearYoga Chakra planets – SaturnYoga Chakra hindu god – VahniYoga Chakra color – YellowYoga Chakra gemstone – Amber, jasper, golden topaz, yellow tourmalineYoga Chakra metal – GoldYoga 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 diseasesYoga 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 chakraYoga Chakra meaning – Unhurt, unstuck, unbeatenYoga Chakra element – AirYoga Chakra syllable for chanting – YamYoga Chakra incense herb – Lavender, jasmine, orris root, yarrow, marjoram, meadowsweet, holly, poppy, california wild roseYoga Chakra location – Behind spine in heart regionYoga Chakra action – Regulator of a person’s emotional lifeYoga Chakra related glands – ThymusYoga Chakras related body parts – Skin, heart, circulatory system, blood, lungs, rib cage, diaphragm, thymus, breasts, esophagus, shoulders, armsYoga Chakra sense – TouchYoga Chakra related food – Spinach, kale, dandelion greens, green teas, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, celery, squash, basil, sage, thyme, cilantro, parsley

Yoga Chakra related animals – Antelope, wolfYoga Chakra planets – Moon, venusYoga Chakra hindu god – VeyuYoga Chakra verb associated – I loveYoga Chakra color – Green, pinkYoga Chakra gemstone – Emerald, tourmaline, rose quartz, malachiteYoga Chakra metal – CopperYoga 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 problemsYoga 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

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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 – 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 chakraYoga Chakra meaning – PurificationYoga Chakra element – Akasha, etherYoga Chakra syllable for chanting – Ham

Yoga Chakra incense herb – Frankincense, benzoin, cosmos, trumpet vine, larchYoga Chakra location – Neck near spineYoga Chakra action – SpeakingYoga Chakra related glands – Thyroid and parathyroidYoga Chakras related body parts – Neck, ear, mouth, shoulders, arms, throat, thyroid, trachea, vertebrae, teeth, gums, esophagus, parathyroid, hyperthalemusYoga Chakra sense – HearingYoga Chakra related food – Salt, lemon grass, apples, pears, plums, peaches, apricots, water, fruit juices,herbal teas, lemons, limes, grapefruit, kiwiYoga Chakra related animals – White elephant, bull, lionYoga Chakra planets – Mercury, neptuneYoga Chakra hindu god – AmbaraYoga Chakra verb associated – I speakYoga Chakra color – Bright blueYoga Chakra gemstone – Turquoise, chrysocola, lapis, blue opalYoga Chakra metal – MercuryYoga 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, TMJYoga 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, ajita-patra 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 chakraYoga Chakra meaning – CommandYoga Chakra element – LightYoga Chakra syllable for chanting – AumYoga Chakra incense herb – Mugwort, star anise, acacia, saffron, wild oat, queen anne’s lace, madiaYoga Chakra location – In brain between the eyebrowsYoga Chakra action – Eye of intuitionYoga Chakra related glands – Pineal and pituitary glandYoga Chakars related body parts – Minds eye, brain, neurological system, eyes, ears, nose, pituitary, pineal glandsYoga Chakra sense – MindYoga Chakra related food – Mind altering substances, red wines and grape juice, blueberries, red grapes, black berries, raspberries, lavender, poppy seed, mugwortYoga Chakra related animals – Owl, mountain lion, black antelopeYoga Chakra planets – JupiterYoga Chakra color – Indigo, royal purpleYoga Chakra gemstone – Lazuli, quartz, florite, amethyst, purple flourite, sugalite, lapisYoga Chakra metal – SilverYoga Chakra out of balance – Blindness, headaches, nightmares, eyestrain, poor vision, brain tumors,  strokes, deafness, seizures, learning disabilities, spinal dysfunction’s, panic, depressionYoga Chakra asana – Seated yoga mundraThe 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.