The term ‘chakra’ refers to ‘wheel’ in Sanskrit and is a part of an energy system inside our bodies. There are a total of seven points in this system and each point is known as a chakra. Chakra meditation has its origin in ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas. The chakras have been said to be shaped like lotuses and are connected with distinct chakra sounds. Namely, the seven important chakras are as follows.
- Muladhara (Root chakra)
This chakra is situated at the base of our spine and it helps to maintain inner peace and stability.
- Svadhisthana (Sacral Chakra)
With an energetic function of regulating our desires and emotions, this one is located in our pelvis.
- Manipura (Solar plexus chakra)
Situated in our belly button, it provides us with the confidence we require to process things and let go of those that do not serve us a purpose.
- Anahata (Heart chakra)
This one focusus on unconditional love and is located at the middle of our chest.
- Vishuddha (Throat chakra)
This chakra at the base of your throat is going to help you express yourself in the most authentic way.
- Ajna (Third eye chakra)
Knowing ourselves is extremely important. You should strive to know yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually as well. This is exactly what this chakra located in the middle of your forehead helps in doing.
- Sahasrara (Crown chakra)
This point is at the top of our head and guides us in becoming a better version of ourselves by developing a connection with all and functioning in an enlightened manner.
The objective of chakra meditation is to enhance your emotional awareness and to maintain mental balance. Your chakras need to open up and be in line with one another. If all your chakras are not aligned and in sync with one another, there might be some negative physical and emotional symptoms such as excessive sadness, fear, discomfort, headaches, digestive issues, etc. There are three distinct ways to go about chakra meditation. You can begin meditation on energy, meditation on chakra colors or meditation on a specific chakra.
What Is Root Chakra Meditation?
Root chakra meditation is an example of meditation on an individual chakra for improving the emotional or physical areas that are associated with that particular point. When you opt for root chakra meditation, your focus would be to acquire chakra elements such as stability, security, and basic needs in general. You could also be targeting emotional requirements such as responsibility, and interconnection as well as basic needs such food, shelter, water, and safety. Whichever point you decide to focus on, your ultimate goal would be to ensure that your chakras are open, thereby allowing the free flow of energy throughout your body. This would lead to a strong and stable connection between your body and mind.