All Chakras Lead To Inner Peace

Identifying what a chakra is should be the first step in completely understanding the process of chakra meditation.

The human body has vital points of energy that are used consciously or unconsciously and greatly influence the experiences that happen in our lives. The term "chakra" is used to mean these critical points.

There are several chakras found throughout the body. Each chakra influences the area in which it is located, and each has a distinctive property.

The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine. This chakra is known to have an effect on the overall health, structure and safety of a person. Also known as the coccyx and traditionally called the muladhara, the Root Chakra is associated with how one's body links to the material world. It is depicted as a red-colored circle surrounded by four golden petals.

The Naval Chakra or svadisthana, a fundamental point located in the lower abdomen, is associated with the feelings of love, passion, sexuality as well as pleasure. People experiencing positive feelings would send feedback to this chakra, which is associated with the orange color.

Positioned just above the navel and below the chest, the Solar Plexus Chakra is a vital point influencing one's force and willpower. This chakra is where our sense of authority, discipline and self-control converge. The color yellow is linked with this chakra.

The Heart Chakra, or anahata, is found in the middle of the chest area. Love and understanding are the focus of this chakra, as well as the feelings that result from these sensations. The Heart Chakra is related to the colour green.

A critical point located in the throat area is called the Throat Chakra or vishuddha. Connected to one's communication, this chakra is also associated with the sky-blue color.

The Brow Chakra or the anja is a vital point located on the forehead, just above the eyes. This chakra is associated with our sensitivity outside the physical sphere and is known to the Buddhists as the region of the "Third Eye." This clairvoyance-related focus point is associated with the color indigo as well.

The final chakra is a central point on top of the head known as the Crown Chakra, or sahasrara. It's not surprising to learn that this chakra is related to the mind and spirit, and focuses on one's consciousness and the items relating to the High Self. The Crown Chakra is associated with the colour violet.

Practicing Chakra meditation can stimulate your vital energy points and bring about important side effects. Take care, as too much mental energy is not wise for those who perform little physical activity. Chakra meditation should only be done under the guidance of an appropriate expert. Otherwise, personality problems may occur due to improper chakra meditation practices.