Cleansing & Balancing the Charkas By Christin Snyder

Cleansing and balancing the chakra system is important to the overall
health of the individual. There are several different techniques that
can be used to cleanse and balance each of the charkas. The
important thing is finding the one that is most comfortable. The
exercise below is simple. It can be done in a few minutes. Practiced
each day, it will leave the individual feeling more energetic and
focused.

The technique that follows can be modified by the individual to suit
his/her own needs. Start off by sitting in a chair or standing
somewhere comfortable with your feet flat on the ground/floor. It is
particularly important to sit or stand if you are new to meditation
practices. Laying down cues the body that it is time for sleep.

Once you are positioned, take a few deep but slow cleansing breaths.
The idea isn't to gasp for air, nor is it to breathe unnaturally, but
to get the blood deeply oxygenated. Breath is a natural healing
mechanism, and many of us in the west will find that we breathe in a
very shallow manner which starves our bodies and brain of oxygen.
Breathe in at a slow steady pace and feel the oxygen enter your body,
continue the slow steady inhale until the breath has expanded the
chest and abdomen just as a balloon fills with air.

Hold the breath for as long as it is comfortable, and then release
and do the exhale at the same slow relaxed pace, blowing through the
lips as though you were blowing out a candle. Be sure to fully empty
the lungs before beginning the next inhalation.

After three of these breaths release tension and relax more deeply.
Take a few comfortable normal paced breaths as you do this. Once you
are comfortable and ready to continue, close the eyes and envision a
golden white ball of light above the head. This is the holy light,
representing the connection between yourself and the Divine.

This ball of light sits a few feet above the top of the head and
begins to expand and stream down. As you allow the light to flow
(don't force or pull it etc) relax even deeper knowing you are safe
and at peace. Be fully present with this light, and as the light
descends down upon the crown of your head take another deep breath as
we did earlier.

As you breathe in say in your mind "I allow the light to heal,
cleanse and balance"". On the exhale say "I release all that is not
for my highest good"". Relax and allow the light to move down to the
third eye (between the eyebrows) when it is ready, then repeat the
breath and mantra on both the inhale and the exhale.

Continue this process slowly and let it flow naturally all the way
down your chakra system until it reaches the soles of the feet. When
it has reached the soles of the feet, envision a ball of energy from
in the Earth rising up slowly into the soles of your feet. Allow this
energy to carry away any residual energies that need to be cleansed
and take them back into the Earth for reprocessing/healing.

As you continue to relax say a prayer of gratitude. Take a few
moments to sincerely reflect on all of your life's blessings and to
show appreciation to Spirit for all the abundance that is housed
within you. The important thing to remember is that you are a channel
allowing these powerful energies to flow through you. You don't have
to have any special talent or abilities to benefit from this healing
as "you" are not doing it, but allowing Spirit/God to do this through
you. It is an exercise of "allowing"

Another variation others enjoy, is to do this meditation while in the
shower. As you feel the water washing over you, you can envision your
energy field also being cleansed and balanced. The water as it goes
down the drain, carries away all negativity and extra energy.

For grounding and healing also participate in activities that put you
in direct contact with the Earth, walk barefoot in the grass, sit
with your back against a tree, plant a garden, (this is healing to
your Earth mother as well) anything that puts you in contact with
nature is deeply rejuvenating and healing.

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Christin Snyder is a personal empowerment advocate and holistic
health practitioner who promotes whole being wellness. Visit her for
personal development resources at http://www.mysticaltreasures.net or
http://www.dailypowerwords.com