Activities To Empower Your Seven Chakras

The Chakras is the term used for the main energy centers of the human body. There are many more but we tend to work with the major Seven, these are found from the base of your spine right to the top of your head.

These centers are constantly regulating your energy, not just the energy of your body itself but also from the environment around you. There are many ways to empower your Chakras and what suits one individual may not appeal to the next, what is important is that you find something you enjoy and that works for you.

Each of these activities I mention to empower your Chakras can only be even more effective when you harness the power of your mind. By that I simply mean, really focusing on the activity and your enjoyment of it, knowing it is done with the intention of empowerment. When you are fully present in the activities and are conscious of enhancing your energy, they truly become a much more powerful process. Your energy and Chakras can only benefit.

Most of these activities work on more than one Chakra at a time;

* Exercise. One of the best known activities directly associated with the Chakras is of course Yoga. The word itself is translated as meaning to unite or make whole, the ultimate aim being to unite your body, mind and spirit.

You do not have to go to any extremes though, to benefit from yoga. There are many simple exercises that are very beneficial and empowering without having to tie yourself in knots. Personally I have found Pilates a fabulous alternative. It is very beneficial for your back and strengthening your stomach - a very important energy center. It works on your deeper core muscles. It does not involve the meditation aspect of Yoga as such, but I find that as I am fully focused on the slow and controlled movements, alongside the appropriate breathing, it serves a very similar purpose.

Just about any form of exercise can be empowering for your chakras. Anything from walking, to tennis, to swimming and basketball. Physical exercise benefits all of the chakras, as it has an affect on your circulation and coordination and is by its' very nature moving your energy.

* Singing. Singing is probably an unusual activity to be mentioned but it is very important. "Finding your voice" can be a very profound part of your journey, whether you regard life as a spiritual journey or whether you simply view communicating clearly as a healthy way of functioning.

You do not need to sing in public - unless you have a desire to do so! Just singing away in the car with the music on loud can be very stimulating and invigorating. The words in songs mixed with the melody can create so many different atmospheres and realities in your mind. No doubt you have favourite love songs that can easily move you to tears!

Music itself can take you to different parts of the world without leaving your living room! Each Chakra resonates at a different frequency and Sound Therapy can be very effective and healing. Many people will chant or make deep resonant sounds in some meditative practises. This of course will not appeal to everyone but singing is universally accepted and can be very empowering and uplifting.

Dancing; You do not need a partner for dancing to be enjoyable and effective at empowering your chakra energy. It directly affects the Base Chakra as it is a form of physical movement but the Sacral Chakra loves dance too. It does not have to be a rigorous afair, some simple, swaying movements can be just as useful. Ideally though it should not be something you feel self conscious about. It's about you and your own personal rhythm.

No set routines are necessary just fluid movement; in fact any movement will help the energy flow. This can be of great help with those experiencing some form of creative block or hurdle. It can bring a much needed injection of fun into your life. Belly dancing is a great way of moving your body and when you really concentrate on the new moves not only are you exercising your body you are also stimulating your brain too. It can also have a wonderful affect on your levels of confidence and speaking as a woman it can ignite your sensual nature in a totally positive way.

Gardening; This is a naturally physical and 'grounding' activity. It can be immensely empowering and too easily underated. It keeps you in touch with the powerful energy of Mother Nature herself. Outdoors you can exchange your pent up, stressful energies and tensions for the calming, soothing vibrations of the organic world. This can be particularly useful during times when you may find yourself 'too much in your head',full of worry and concern. Simple tasks such as tidying bedding plants and borders, even sweeping leaves can really shift your energy to a far better place.

Losing yourself in your favorite hobby; This can be any activity, you just have to LOVE it.It can be, painting, pottery, sewing, trainspotting - anything goes. It is in these times we let go of our worries and immerse ourselves in the sheer enjoyment of something. This is so stimulating for your spirit and your inner child, as well as your energy as a whole.

It is at these times you allow your natural creativity, your sense of wonder and fun to shine through. The trouble is many of us consider this to be a luxury that is all too easy to forego in the busy schedule of the modern world. It is vitally important though to your wellbeing and happiness levels. This can positively 'feed' the energy of the Heart Chakra in particular as well as others. It is important to spend time valuing yourself.

* Visualization. The real power of your mind lies in your ability to visualize and your imagination. Through listening to guided meditation or visualization recordings you can direct energy with your mind; you can actively cleanse and re-energize your Chakras this way.

Relaxation; OK, this is the least 'active' activity but it can be immensely beneficial in many ways. Your body cannot be relaxed and tense at the same time - that seems obvious but it is a physiological fact.

That may seem obvious but many people do not deeply relax, they wrongly assume sitting in front of the television equates to relaxing. On a surface level it does - you can turn off to a degree but until you have enjoyed deep relaxation it will be hard for you to comprehend the difference.

Eventhough you may be sitting, you will probably still be holding tension in your muscles. In deep relaxation, it is not just your muscles that relax but also your mind and emotions can too. It is often in this deeply relaxed, calm state that you can more easily reconnect with your Spiritual Self, your Higher Self.

The energy of the chakras is not a strictly physical entity it is very much about the energy of your emotions and beliefs as well. An empowering activity in energetic terms first and foremost will be one you enjoy and can immerse yourself in. Obviously the more you enjoy it, the more you are likely to try and incorporate it into your daily routine.

This way you will reap the biggest benefits as any activity, regardless of how empowering it may be, is not of much use done only once on the odd rare occasion. Balance is a key factor, so much of our daily life can easily pull us out of sync that it is important for us to be able to easily redress that by using simple and effective methods such as those listed above.