Thursday, 4 January 2018

Exploring Color Meditation And Why It Seems To Be So Powerful

By Robert Stevens


For many years yoga enthusiasts and students of the mind body connection have argued that meditating has enormous power to heal physically, mentally, and spiritually. Today scientists are studying the beneficial effects meditation has on Alzheimer sufferers. There are many different ways to meditate, but one that has gained popularity in western culture is color meditation.

Chakra is an essential part of many Indian religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. There are seven Chakra in Hinduism. They are each specific energy sources, and each one has a color associated with it. Focusing on a Chakra and its tone while meditating is meant to bring balance to your mind, spirit and body. In the physical, the Chakras run from the top of your head to the base of your spine.

The root Chakra, located at your spine's base, is associated with red. This is your life force, and meditations that focus on red will release bottled up anger and frustration. Red is stimulating to your mind and body. It improves circulation. The sacral Chakra is orange. You will find it around your naval. Orange is the tone of physical pleasure and creative energy. It stimulates your nervous system.

Just beneath your breastbone is the yellow solar plexus Chakra. It signifies vitality and mental acuity. Focusing on the yellow Chakra gives you a sense of happiness and optimism. It improves analytical thought. The heart Chakra is associated with green. This is your healing Chakra found right in the middle of your chest. Concentrating your attention on green increases a sense of love and peace.

Blue represents the throat Chakra, and that is where you will find it. Meditating on blue increases confidence and self-expression. Indigo is the tone of the third eye Chakra. It's found in the middle of your forehead. Concentrating on indigo gives you peace of mind. Finally, the crown Chakra located at the very top of your head is represented by violet. Violet is the color of universal consciousness.

Most experts recommend newcomers to this form of meditating to start off slowly. You can get more benefits from your first efforts if you concentrate on one color instead of several. Consider the things in your life that you have concerns about. Focusing on red when you are in a troubling relationship is an example. For those with physical issues, concentrate on the area of your troubles and the Chakra color that presides over it.

Once you have mastered the basics, you can go on to something more complicated. Find the most comfortable position for yourself first. Visualize gold light above you. Pull it down into yourself and feel the relaxation as the light fills your being. Begin by focusing on the red root Chakra and work your way up to the violet crown.

Meditating is more work than most people, who have never tried it, think it is. Meditation requires concentration and discipline. It is an ancient belief that has stood the test of time.




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