Post by Lunaria on Jun 23, 2004 19:16:36 GMT -5
This in from ZonaLady1
Balancing Your Chakras
Today's medicine balances the traditions of the East with those of the
West. And one of the basic tenets of Eastern medicine is to balance the
flow of energy or "chi" in the body. Many centuries ago, the yogic
tradition of ancient India identified the presence of seven
spiritual-energy centers in the body, which they referred to as chakras.
These correspond to different parts of the body: The 1st chakra,
located at the base of your spine, corresponds with large intestines,
hips, and thighs, and is connected to the concept of survival and
security. The 2nd chakra is located midway between your pubic bone
and navel and corresponds with your ovaries, kidneys, and bladder. It is
also the center of your sexual relationships with others. Your 3rd
chakra is located between your navel and the base of your sternum and
corresponds with your adrenal glands, liver, stomach, pancreas, and small
intestine. This chakra is responsible for feelings of personal power, as
well as strong emotions like anger and greed. The 4th chakra is
located in the center of your heart and corresponds with the thymus, your
master immunity-regulating gland, as well as your heart, lungs, and
breasts. All of your issues regarding love and nurturance reside in this
chakra, influencing how you feel and express love. The 5th chakra is
located at your throat and corresponds to your thyroid and vocal cords.
It is associated with communication, self-expression, inspiration, and
creativity. The 6th chakra, known as the "third eye" chakra, is
located at the point where your eyebrows meet the bridge of your nose. It
corresponds with your hypothalamus and pituitary gland (the master glands
of the brain that regulate all of your endocrine glands), as well as your
eyes, ears, and sinuses. It is associated with intuition, imagination,
psychic abilities, and clarity of thought. Finally, the 7th chakra is
located at the top of your head and corresponds with the pineal gland and
brain, and is associated with the spirituality and your connection with
God.
The energy that flows through your chakras is very strongly tied to your
emotions and is deeply affected by your personality, habits, eating
patterns, level of physical activity, spirituality, and even hobbies.
Energy imbalances or blockages can lead to health problems, both physical
and emotional. The following exercise will help to balance and reenergize
your chakras, as well as make you more conscious of your energy fields as
you flow the energy throughout your body. At the end of this exercise,
you should feel more vital, with your chakras freshly recharged and
balanced.
1. Sit comfortably in a chair with your arms resting gently at your side.
2. Pay attention for a minute or two to your breathing as you begin to
inhale and exhale slowly and deeply.
3. Now visualize a deep pool of bright red energy below you, running
hundreds of feet beneath the earth.
4. As you take a deep breath, begin to feel that bright red energy slowly
flowing into your feet and rising up your legs. As this energy fills your
legs, you may feel a slight weight or fullness. You may also see with
your inner eye the blocked areas or areas that are dark or muddied energy
in your legs begin to melt away and disappear.
5. Next, let this bright red energy flow into your first chakra, filling
your thighs, hips, and lower pelvic region.
6. As the first chakra becomes full, allow the excess energy to flow out
of the chakra and back into the earth like the cycle of life itself.
7. Now, with the pool of radiant energy beneath your feet, change the
color into a bright orange, then yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet
as this energy continues to move up through your body, feeding and
nourishing each chakra and its associated organs and tissues.
8. Let it flow out of each chakra, back into the earth. 9. When the color
violet reaches your 7th chakra, it should flow out of the energy center
on top of your head.
Balancing Your Chakras
Today's medicine balances the traditions of the East with those of the
West. And one of the basic tenets of Eastern medicine is to balance the
flow of energy or "chi" in the body. Many centuries ago, the yogic
tradition of ancient India identified the presence of seven
spiritual-energy centers in the body, which they referred to as chakras.
These correspond to different parts of the body: The 1st chakra,
located at the base of your spine, corresponds with large intestines,
hips, and thighs, and is connected to the concept of survival and
security. The 2nd chakra is located midway between your pubic bone
and navel and corresponds with your ovaries, kidneys, and bladder. It is
also the center of your sexual relationships with others. Your 3rd
chakra is located between your navel and the base of your sternum and
corresponds with your adrenal glands, liver, stomach, pancreas, and small
intestine. This chakra is responsible for feelings of personal power, as
well as strong emotions like anger and greed. The 4th chakra is
located in the center of your heart and corresponds with the thymus, your
master immunity-regulating gland, as well as your heart, lungs, and
breasts. All of your issues regarding love and nurturance reside in this
chakra, influencing how you feel and express love. The 5th chakra is
located at your throat and corresponds to your thyroid and vocal cords.
It is associated with communication, self-expression, inspiration, and
creativity. The 6th chakra, known as the "third eye" chakra, is
located at the point where your eyebrows meet the bridge of your nose. It
corresponds with your hypothalamus and pituitary gland (the master glands
of the brain that regulate all of your endocrine glands), as well as your
eyes, ears, and sinuses. It is associated with intuition, imagination,
psychic abilities, and clarity of thought. Finally, the 7th chakra is
located at the top of your head and corresponds with the pineal gland and
brain, and is associated with the spirituality and your connection with
God.
The energy that flows through your chakras is very strongly tied to your
emotions and is deeply affected by your personality, habits, eating
patterns, level of physical activity, spirituality, and even hobbies.
Energy imbalances or blockages can lead to health problems, both physical
and emotional. The following exercise will help to balance and reenergize
your chakras, as well as make you more conscious of your energy fields as
you flow the energy throughout your body. At the end of this exercise,
you should feel more vital, with your chakras freshly recharged and
balanced.
1. Sit comfortably in a chair with your arms resting gently at your side.
2. Pay attention for a minute or two to your breathing as you begin to
inhale and exhale slowly and deeply.
3. Now visualize a deep pool of bright red energy below you, running
hundreds of feet beneath the earth.
4. As you take a deep breath, begin to feel that bright red energy slowly
flowing into your feet and rising up your legs. As this energy fills your
legs, you may feel a slight weight or fullness. You may also see with
your inner eye the blocked areas or areas that are dark or muddied energy
in your legs begin to melt away and disappear.
5. Next, let this bright red energy flow into your first chakra, filling
your thighs, hips, and lower pelvic region.
6. As the first chakra becomes full, allow the excess energy to flow out
of the chakra and back into the earth like the cycle of life itself.
7. Now, with the pool of radiant energy beneath your feet, change the
color into a bright orange, then yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet
as this energy continues to move up through your body, feeding and
nourishing each chakra and its associated organs and tissues.
8. Let it flow out of each chakra, back into the earth. 9. When the color
violet reaches your 7th chakra, it should flow out of the energy center
on top of your head.