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The Chakra Systems and Balancing Exercise
It has become widely accepted that the energy
centers of the body have a significant effect on the
physical body, spirituality, and the emotions. There
are many systems of healing that work to balance
various energetic systems within us, and many of the
energetic centers and placements used indeed
overlap. The chakra system; however, is an extremely
interesting philosophy, and its simplicity lends it
to be useful to anyone wishing to achieve states of
wellness. See below for simple methods of clearing
and energizing the chakras.
 Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning “wheel” that is
used to describe the spinning energy centers within
the body that carry the life force (chi) and affect
the wellness of an individual. They are believed to
affect the glandular systems. There are a total of
15 main chakras in and around the human body,
although the 7 main chakras are the most widely
known. There are about a hundred other minor
chakras. Each of these energy centers is associated
with a color, sound, and light.
It is widely believed that the origins of the chakra
system as we know it lie in the Vedic traditions of
India; from translations of two Indian texts, the
Sat-Cakra-Niripama, and the Padaka-Pancaka written
by Sir John Woodroffe, under the pen name Arthur
Avalon.
Here are the attributes of the 7 most well know and
frequently treated chakras of the main system.
1st or Base Chakra (considered to house the
Kundalini life force energy, and is associated with
survival, money and security) is centered at the
base of the spine. It is associated with the color
red, the musical note C and the sound “oh” (rhymes
with “go”)
2nd or Sacral Chakra (associated with body issues
and sexuality) is located in the center around the
area of the sacrum, between the navel and the area
where the hips meet the spine. It is associated with
the color orange, the musical, note D and the sound “OOO” (rhymes
with “you”).
3rd or Solar Plexus Chakra (associated with the will
and personal power) is located at the level of the
navel, residing just behind it. It is associated
with the color yellow, the musical note E and the
sound “ah” (rhymes with the word “ha”)
4th or Heart Chakra (associated with love) is
located at the center of the chest at the level of
the heart. It is usually associated with the color
green, but some associate it with pink. It vibrates
with the musical note F and the sound “ay” (rhymes
with “hey”).
5th or Throat Chakra (associated with communication)
is located at the level of the voice box on the
center of the neck. It is associated with lighter
shades of blue, the musical note G and the sound
“eee” (just like the letter E).
6th or Third Eye Chakra (associated with intuition
and psychic abilities) is located between the eyes,
just above the brow. It is associated with the color
indigo, the musical note A and the sound “om”
(rhymes with “home” but the m is drawn out).
The 7th or Crown Chakra (associated with
spirituality) is located at the center, just at or
slightly above the top of the head. It is associated
with the color violet, the musical note B and the
sound “nnggg” (rhymes with “sing”)
There are many exercises to strengthen , heal, and
balance the chakras. Here is one that is quite easy,
and a lot of fun.
Balancing the Chakras with Sound and Color
This is a fun exercise that only takes about 20
minutes or so to do. It effectively balances the 7
common chakras with the colors and sounds that
correspond to them.
Print this page out as your reference if you wish to
practice away from your computer.
Print and clip the colored circles shown here.
Alternately,
you may decide to assemble colored paper, gemstones
or objects in the chakra colors.
 Sit in a comfortable place, take a few deep breaths
and release the worries of the day.
Be aware of your body in this moment. How does it
feel?
Start with the red circle for the 1st chakra, and
gaze at the color as you make the sound printed on
it, holding the note, letting the vibrations go
through your body, or focusing them on the chakra.
Try and hold the note for a minute or two, if this
proves difficult, you can simply repeat the sound
over for the minute or two.
Follow this procedure for each of the numbered
circles until you finish with the crown chakra.
Pronunciation of the sounds:
1-"oh" go
2-"ooo" you
3-"ah" ha
4-"-"ay" hey
5-"eee" bee
6-"om" home
7-"nnggg" sing
When you are through, take a moment to bring your
awareness back to your entire body. It is normal to
feel a bit lightheaded. How do you feel now compared
to when you started? You should feel clear and
clean. It is normal for some to feel energized, and
others to feel sleepy depending on their unique
energetic system.
The Maharic Seal Meditation is very profound
clearing and protective exercise that benefits the
chakras as well and possibly heal levels of the
Earth.
http://www.azuritepress.co.za/maharic.htm
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