Chakra Healing Meditation
In the language of Sanskrit the word chakra means wheel of
light. According to the ancient Vedic tradition there are
seven spinning wheels of light spaced between the base of
our spine and the crown of our head. Each chakra
representing a different aspect of our human nature.
Singing different tones attributed to each chakra makes it
easy to feel where they are located. The seven different
tones are sometimes arranged in a chromatic scale, generally
that of C major. This is a Western precept gained from
measuring the frequencies of the rainbow colours attributed
to each chakra. There are varying thoughts regarding the
notes of each chakra, some saying the Root chakra is an A
note and others saying it is a B note. Staying with our
Western idea that the chakras are in C Major, the First
chakra would be the note of C, the Second would be D, the
Third an E, the Fourth an F, the Fifth a G, the Sixth an A
and the seventh would be a B note.
The Chakras
The First or ‘Root’ Chakra (MULADHARA) is located at the
base of spine. Its element is Earth and it is Red in colour.
The sense this chakra represents is smell and, energetically
it represents grounding and security. The tone that
resonates with this chakra is ‘UH’, or in the Vedic
tradition LAM. Crystals and Gemstones for this chakra are
Smoky Quartz, Garnet, Alexandrite, Ruby, Agate, Bloodstone,
Onyx, Tiger’s Eye and Rose Quartz.
The Second or ‘Sacral’ chakra (SVADISTHANA), also known as
the Hara, is located between the root and navel. Its element
is Water and it is Orange in colour. The sense this chakra
represents is taste, energetically it represents sexuality
and life energy. The tone that resonates with this chakra is
‘OO’, or in the Vedic tradition, VAM. Crystals and Gemstones
for this chakra are Amber, Citrine, Topaz, Aventurine,
Moonstone and Jasper.
The Third or ‘Solar Plexus’ chakra (MANIPURA) is located at
the navel. Its element is Fire and it is Yellow in colour.
The sense this chakra represents is sight and, energetically
it represents ego and self esteem. The tone that resonates
with this chakra is ‘OH’, or in the Vedic tradition RAM.
Crystals and Gemstones for this chakra are Yellow Citrine,
Apatite, Calcite, Kunzite, Rose Quartz, Iron Pyrites (Fool’s
Gold), Topaz and Malachite.
The Fourth chakra (ANAHATA) is located at the heart. Its
element is Air and it is Green in colour. The sense this
chakra represents is touch and, energetically it represents
love. The tone that resonates with this chakra is ‘AH’, or
in the Vedic tradition YAM. Crystals and Gemstones for this
chakra are Emerald, Green Calcite, Amber, Azurite,
Chrysoberyl, Jade, Rose and Watermelon Tourmalines.
The Fifth chakra (VISUDHA) is located at the throat. Its
element is Ether and it is Blue in colour. The sense this
chakra represents is hearing and, energetically it
represents communication. The tone that resonates with this
chakra is ‘EH’ (or sometimes ‘MEM’), or in the Vedic
tradition HAM. Crystals and Gemstones for this chakra are
Lapis Lazuli, Aquamarine, Sodalite, Turquoise and Sapphire.
The Sixth chakra (AJNA) is located at the Third eye. Its
element is Light and it is Violet in colour. The sense this
chakra represents is light and, energetically it represents
insight and imagination. The tone that resonates with this
chakra is ‘EE’, or in the Vedic tradition SHAM. Crystals and
Gemstones for this chakra are Amethyst, Purple Apatite,
Azurite, Calcite, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue and White Fluorite.
The Seventh or ‘Crown’ chakra (SAHASRARA) is located at the
top of the head. It is Indigo in colour. Energetically this
chakra represents transcendence. The tone that resonates
with this chakra is ‘I’ (EYE) or in the Vedic tradition AUM.
Crystals and Gemstone for this chakra are Diamond, White
Tourmaline, White Jade, Snowy Quartz and Celestite.
Journeying through the Seven chakras
We start with the Root chakra; this is all about survival,
food and shelter. Once we have this sorted in our lives we
move onto the second chakra where we experience sex and life
energy. So having moved from a state of survival we then move
into a state of sexuality. We then move up into a sense of
‘self’ with the Third chakra. This is an ‘I will’ or ‘I
want’ mentality. Having connected with our ‘selves’ and our
ego’s, we can then to move to the heart chakra where we can
love and move beyond our selfish motives. Moving up to the
throat chakra we experience communication, not only spoken
but also telepathy. Naturally we then move up to our Third
eye which is all about insight and meditation. This is the
point where we transcend our physical and emotional needs
and move beyond to experience meditation. This leads nicely
onto the crown chakra where we experience Nirvana or
enlightenment.
Experiencing Your Chakras
By singing the chakra tones we are literally singing
ourselves back in tune with existence. To feel and
experience your chakras, you will need to sit in a quiet,
meditative space and chant the relevant tones for each
chakra. It is a good idea to start at the First or root
chakra by chanting ‘UH’. Some find it easier to visualise
the colour of the chakras while chanting. Repeat the ‘UH’
chant for several minutes before moving on to the Second
chakra, chanting ‘OO’. Continue to move up through all the
chakras, and after several minutes chanting the ‘I’ for the
Crown chakra, move back down through all the chakras to the
First or Root chakra.
You will experience each chakra as a swirling, circular
energy, hence the name ‘the wheel of light’. After chanting
up and down through your chakras, it is a good idea to sit
quietly. This is a fantastic meditation that relaxes and
replenishes our being.
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