Recently, I was really looking forward to meeting my dear friend Maria for lunch. We had planned to get together on a Saturday afternoon but on Friday, she informed me that she needed to go to the office for a few hours before meeting me. I thought she’d get really tired trying to do both so I asked if she wanted to skip our lunch plan. But to my surprise, she said she’d be there. Finally, when I met her that day, she seemed as fresh as morning dew. I was gaping at her, wondering how she could look so zen after working for almost 9 hours a day during the week and then working some more during the weekend! Well, her secret turned out to be one of the oldest practices in the world—Maria had taken up meditation regularly.
As American businessman and professor John Thornton rightly said, “Meditation is to the mind what exercise is to the body – it warms and invigorates.” From reducing stress and anxiety to improving focus and mental clarity, the benefits of meditation are far too many. The world over, meditation is known for its ability to improve health and overall wellbeing. Among the various kinds of mediation, one particular form that stands out for its unique approach is chakra meditation.
Chakra meditation centers on the concept of chakras—these are energy points in our body that influence various aspects of our health. The word ‘chakra’ comes from the Sanskrit term meaning wheel, representing the spinning energy centers within us. There are seven main chakras that run from the base of the spine to the head.
Chakra meditation involves focusing on each chakra, using specific techniques to clear blockages in the body, thereby restoring balance. By meditating on each energy center, we can balance these chakras. The practice promotes healing from within. It can also lead to a greater understanding of oneself, cultivating inner peace.
So, let’s explore the benefits of Chakra meditation on the body and mind.
Life can be really challenging at times. We often go through tough moments and feel overwhelmed if we’re unable to resolve the issue at hand immediately. In addition to these, varied kinds of personal struggles and stress can leave us feeling emotionally drained. This is where chakra meditation can help.
Chakra meditation is a practice that helps release emotional blockages. Each chakra or energy center, represents a different aspect of our lives and emotions. For example, by focusing on the heart chakra, we can begin to heal old emotional wounds. Through this meditation practice, we can work on letting go of past hurts, reduce feelings of anxiety, stress and find more emotional balance.
Chakra meditation focuses on balancing the seven energy centers in the body to promote physical, emotional and spiritual health.
Usually, one can practice 7 chakras meditation regularly for 10-20 minutes.
Meditation, especially chakra meditation helps to release emotional blockages and reduces stress and anxiety.
Emotional instability, feelings of confusion and lack of direction in life are some ways to tell that one’s chakras are out of balance.
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