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Colour Meditation and Balancing Exercises
What is Colour Meditation?
Colour Meditation is
used to energise the chakras (the Sanskrit word for 'Wheel').
The chakras control different functions of the mind and body and are
found on a line that runs down the centre of the body (called the 'Sushumna')
from the top of the head to the base of the torso. Using colour
meditation to energise the chakras balances and controls the mind and
body functions to maintain and restore health. Each chakra is
represented by a colour. This colour is it's energy and what you
focus on in your meditation. You may find yourself drawn to one
colour more than others. The energy vibration of that colour indicates
what energy you need at that particular moment in order to improve and
balance your emotional and physical state.
There
are seven chakras we focus on in Colour Meditation:
Chakra (English translation)
|
Location on the Body |
Energy Colour |
Associations |
Root |
The mid-point between the genitals and the anus, between the legs |
It's energy is the colour red |
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The root chakra externalises as the adrenal gland and controls the
skeleton, nervous system, sense of smell, the spine, bones, teeth
and nails. It is associated with stability, stillness,
grounding and courage. |
Sacral |
Two centimetres above the waistline, in line with the navel |
It's energy is the colour orange |
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The sacral chakra externalises as sexual organs and controls the
sense of taste, the reproductive organs, kidneys and bladder, feet
and legs. It is also associated with enthusiasm, personal
creativity, sex (including relationships), fear and anger. |
Solar Plexus |
Just below the breast bone, in the centre of the body |
It's energy is the colour yellow |
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The solar plexus chakra externalises as the pancreas and controls
the sense of sight, the autonomic nervous system, lower back and
muscles, liver, spleen, stomach, gall bladder, and digestive system.
It is also associated with self-control, vitality and inner
strength. |
Heart |
At the centre of the chest |
It's energy is the colour green |
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The heart chakra externalises as the thymus gland and controls the
sense of touch, the heart, breasts, vagus nerve, the blood
circulation and the immune/endocrine system. It is also
associated with love, harmony and personal transformation. |
Throat |
At the point of the larynx |
It's energy is the colour blue |
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The throat chakra externalises as the thyroid gland and controls the
lymphatic system, the metabolism, hands, arms, shoulders, mouth,
vocal cords, lungs and bronchial system, sense of sound, the throat,
neck and voice. It is also associated with self-expression,
confidence and truth. |
Third Eye |
At the centre of the forehead |
It's energy is the colour indigo |
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The third eye chakra externalises as the pituitary gland and
controls the left eye, lower brain, nose, ears and endocrine system
and the left part of the brain. It is also associated with
intuition, clairvoyance and peace of mind. |
Crown |
On the top of the skull |
It's energy is the colour violet/brilliant white |
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The crown chakra externalises as the pineal gland and controls the
right eye, upper brain and central nervous system. It is also
associated with unity with the divine and universal consciousness. |
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How Do
I Practise Colour Meditation?
Colour Meditation must be done regularly to top up your chakra
energies and keep you in balance.
Do not exceed the work/rest balance. When you work you expend
energies, both physical and metaphysical (the chakra energies).
We sleep to replenish our physical energies, so we should also
meditate to replenish our metaphysical energies.
Upon waking your mind and body connection is at its optimum, this is
the perfect time to meditate. If you are worried or thinking
about something upon waking, then this issue needs to be resolved
within you. Do not be afraid, as to achieve balance no
emotional impediments must exist.
Also, in this state of awareness, be aware of your chakra points.
Which chakra point is being affected by your thoughts, worries and
issues? Where do you feel weak? These thoughts,
worries and issues drain chakra points, that is why they feel weak.
When they are weak and out of balance, the negative aspects of this
chakra point takes hold and can amplify your worries to the point of
paranoia. You can practise the colour meditation for just that
energy centre alone to energise and balance it, you do not
necessarily have to do all seven all the time.
It is very important to close these chakra points otherwise the
energy will leak out and weaken it. If the chakra point is not
closed you can also find yourself open to psychic attack.
When you are feeling weak, scared, insecure, angry, lonely,
confused, out of control in any amount, then this is a depletion and
imbalance of your chakra energies. Focus on opening that
chakra point and keep it open until you feel that it is filled,
noted by a fantastic warm sensation at that point which feels like
warm oil has been poured upon it.
It is important to keep your thoughts, worries and anxieties under
control through meditation and rest. Excess thinking and
especially worrying drains the energy centres leaving you weak and
unbalanced, you are then in a state where you are prone to even more
worry, paranoia and fear which drains you even more and therefore
lead to mental and physical illnesses.
Of course, all this focus of meditation and on the other chakra
points, does drain the third eye chakra point, as does excess
thought and worry. As everything you think and feel starts in
the mind, you must ensure that the third eye chakra is replenished
regularly to maintain balance, calmness and focus. A calm
focused and peaceful mind leads to a calm, focused and peaceful
body.
Also you cannot forget the physical aspects of balance. Ancient
Indian and Chinese medicinal arts, Yoga, Tai Chi and Chi Kung state
that physical balance and well-being is rooted in a clean and well-functioning
digestive system. Ingesting foods that are easily digestible,
are high in vitamins and minerals and provide balanced nutrition are
the best ones to target. Regular bowel movements are equally
important, once or twice a day. The removal of solid waste in
the body aids the detoxification process by speeding up the metabolism.
Also very important is drinking plenty of plain fluids to flush out
the bowels, kidneys and liver and the use of laxatives to aid cleansing
is very helpful. Stay away from intoxicants of any kind. Caffeine,
alcohol and nicotine are the most common intoxicants that are ingested,
but these artificially stimulate the body and disturb it's natural
rhythm's thereby making it difficult to rest or relax naturally or
to feel completely balanced without taking another one of these intoxicants
to balance the effects of the other, for example the caffeine-alcohol-caffeine
cycle. It is not easy to release dependency on stimulants as
they become part of our lives and diet. But a gradual reduction
towards non-ingestion is a preferred goal. Give it a try and
see how different it feels. If it is too relaxing, you can always
balance out your intake. It's entirely up to you!
Beginning
Colour Meditation
1. Root Chakra
Visualise the red of a setting sun emanating from your groin, at the
mid-point between your genitals and your anus (don't laugh, this is
serious!). Start to stir this colour anti-clockwise, as you
would stir liquid in a cup. Stir faster and faster, creating a
cone-like vortex of red energy. You have now opened this
chakra. To energise it, visualise drawing white energy in
through the cone as you breathe in. As you breathe out,
continue visualising the vortex spinning, do not breathe out of it!
After a number of breaths, you should feel this area become warm.
When the sensation becomes very warm and you can feel it
spreading across your body in the area of the chakra point, then the
chakra is re-filled. Also, you will receive a mental signal
that this chakra is full. You may find your focus resisting
your attempts to spin the chakra point anti-clockwise.
Continue breathing into the chakra point until you feel the warming
sensation or your focus starts to resist your effort.
Visualise the vortex slowing down, like liquid slowing gradually in
a cup after you stop stirring it. Visualise it stopping and
then fading away. This chakra point is now closed and the
meditation for it is complete.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The root chakra is very important as it is
responsible for grounding you so that you can maintain focus and a
clear mind. Grounding is also important in so you do not get
swept away by any emotions you may release whilst energising and
balancing the other chakra points. While practising this
chakra point meditation you will feel a tingling sensation drift
down your legs to the soles of your feet. This is perfectly
normal and quite correct. You are energising this chakra and
it is doing what it should by grounding you. Now complete the
grounding. Be aware of the energy at the soles of your
feet and visualise white ropes of energy pulling your feet into the
ground. Actually feel the pulling of your feet toward the
ground. This completes the grounding.
2. Sacral Chakra
Visualise the orange of a risen sun emanating from just below your
navel. Start to stir this colour anti-clockwise, as you would
stir liquid in a cup. Stir faster and faster, creating a
cone-like vortex of orange energy. You have now opened this
chakra. To energise it, visualise drawing white energy in
through the cone as you breathe in. As you breathe out,
continue visualising the vortex spinning, do not breathe out of it!
After a number of breaths, you should feel this area become warm.
When the sensation becomes very warm and you can feel it
spreading across your body in the area of the chakra point, then the
chakra is re-filled. Also, you will receive a mental signal
that this chakra is full. You may find your focus resisting
your attempts to spin the chakra point anti-clockwise.
Continue breathing into the chakra point until you feel the warming
sensation or your focus starts to resist your effort.
Visualise the vortex slowing down, like liquid slowing gradually in
a cup after you stop stirring it. Visualise it stopping and
then fading away. This chakra point is now closed and the
meditation for it is complete.
3. Solar Plexus Chakra
Visualise the yellow of a candles flame emanating from just below
your breast-bone. Start to stir this colour anti-clockwise, as
you would stir liquid in a cup. Stir faster and faster,
creating a cone-like vortex of yellow energy. You have now
opened this chakra. To energise it, visualise drawing white
energy in through the cone as you breathe in. As you breathe
out, continue visualising the vortex spinning, do not breathe out of
it!
After a number of breaths, you should feel this area become warm.
When the sensation becomes very warm and you can feel it spreading
across your body in the area of the chakra point, then the chakra
is re-filled. Also, you will receive a mental signal that this
chakra is full. You may find your focus resisting your attempts
to spin the chakra point anti-clockwise. Continue breathing
into the chakra point until you feel the warming sensation or your
focus starts to resist your effort. Visualise the vortex slowing
down, like liquid slowing gradually in a cup after you stop stirring
it. Visualise it stopping and then fading away. This chakra
point is now closed and the meditation for it is complete.
4.
Heart Chakra
Visualise the green of a fresh field of grass emanating from the
centre of your chest. Start to stir this colour
anti-clockwise, as you would stir liquid in a cup. Stir faster
and faster, creating a cone-like vortex of green energy. You
have now opened this chakra. To energise it, visualise drawing
white energy in through the cone as you breathe in. As you
breathe out, continue visualising the vortex spinning, do not
breathe out of it!
After a number of breaths, you should feel this area become warm.
When the sensation becomes very warm and you can feel it
spreading across your body in the area of the chakra point, then the
chakra is re-filled. Also, you will receive a mental signal
that this chakra is full. You may find your focus resisting
your attempts to spin the chakra point anti-clockwise.
Continue breathing into the chakra point until you feel the warming
sensation or your focus starts to resist your effort.
Visualise the vortex slowing down, like liquid slowing gradually in
a cup after you stop stirring it. Visualise it stopping and
then fading away. This chakra point is now closed and the
meditation for it is complete.
5. Throat Chakra
Visualise the blue of the sky on a summer day emanating from the
area of your throat at the larynx. Start to stir this colour
anti-clockwise, as you would stir liquid in a cup. Stir faster
and faster, creating a cone-like vortex of blue energy. You
have now opened this chakra. To energise it, visualise drawing
white energy in through the cone as you breathe in. As you
breathe out, continue visualising the vortex spinning, do not
breathe out of it!
After a number of breaths, you should feel this area become warm.
When the sensation becomes very warm and you can feel it spreading
across your body in the area of the chakra point, then the chakra is
re-filled. Also, you will receive a mental signal that this chakra
is full. You may find your focus resisting your attempts to spin
the chakra point anti-clockwise. Continue breathing into the chakra
point until you feel the warming sensation or your focus starts to resist
your effort. Visualise the vortex slowing down, like liquid slowing
gradually in a cup after you stop stirring it. Visualise it stopping
and then fading away. This chakra point is now closed and the
meditation for it is complete.
6. Third Eye Chakra
Visualise the colour of the sky just after sunset, a dark mix of
blue and purple, emanating from the centre of your forehead.
Start to stir this colour anti-clockwise, as you would stir liquid
in a cup. Stir faster and faster, creating a cone-like vortex
of blue-purple energy. You have now opened this chakra.
To energise it, visualise drawing white energy in through the cone
as you breathe in. As you breathe out, continue visualising
the vortex spinning, do not breathe out of it!
After a number of breaths, you should feel this area become warm.
When the sensation becomes very warm and you can feel it spreading
across your body in the area of the chakra point, then the chakra is
re-filled. Also, you will receive a mental signal that this chakra
is full. You may find your focus resisting your attempts to spin
the chakra point anti-clockwise. Continue breathing into the chakra
point until you feel the warming sensation or your focus starts to resist
your effort. Visualise the vortex slowing down, like liquid slowing
gradually in a cup after you stop stirring it. Visualise it stopping
and then fading away. This chakra point is now closed and the
meditation for it is complete.
7. Crown Chakra
Visualise the brilliant white of a bright star at night emanating from
the top of your head. Start to stir this colour anti-clockwise,
as you would stir liquid in a cup. Stir faster and faster, creating
a cone-like vortex of white energy. You have now opened this chakra.
To energise it, visualise drawing white energy in through the cone as
you breathe in. As you breathe out, continue visualising the vortex
spinning, do not breathe out of it!
After a number of breaths, you should feel this area become warm.
When the sensation becomes very warm and you can feel it spreading
across your body in the area of the chakra point, then the chakra
is re-filled. Also, you will receive a mental signal that this
chakra is full. You may find your focus resisting your attempts
to spin the chakra point anti-clockwise. Continue breathing
into the chakra point until you feel the warming sensation or your
focus starts to resist your effort. Visualise the vortex slowing
down, like liquid slowing gradually in a cup after you stop stirring
it. Visualise it stopping and then fading away. This chakra
point is now closed and the meditation for it is complete.
8.
Ending Your Meditation Session
Gently bring your awareness back to the world around you. Allow
your ears to hear the sounds inside and outside. When you feel
ready open your eyes. The meditation session is complete.
Meditation
and Intuition
Meditation is a
necessary step in developing your Intuition. What is
Intuition? Intuition is the practice of reading guiding energy
from the Universe and your Spirit Guides through the energy of your
Aura. It is not 'gut instinct', nor does it relate to any
emotion of any kind. An Intuitive connection is achieved only
through a calm mind, calm emotions and a relaxed body. Without
mental, emotional or physical energies disturbing your Aura, you can
literally feel the energy around you and it's subtle embrace - like
a blanket! The gentle energy which influences your Aura, sent
by your Spirit Guides or the Universe, will leave you in no doubt
about the sign or path to follow, or answers to your questions. You
will know, definitely, if it feels right or not. There is no
thought involved in Intuition. Intuition is the ability to
read the energy influences around you. It's worth noting that
it does take some practice! Below is a method for developing
your Intuitive connection:
1. Prepare Your Surroundings
Find a quiet place to meditate where you won't be disturbed.
Use earplugs and a sleeping mask, if necessary, to assist in
reducing external noise and distractions.
2. Prepare Your Body
Find a comfortable spot to sit or lie down, such that your body will
be free from all tension. This is important, as the body must
be completely relaxed to allow your Aura to expand and for you to
sense the gentle influences.
3. Prepare Your Emotions
After you have made yourself comfortable, let go of your emotions.
Relax your emotional centres and think of nothing. This may
take a short time. If this proves difficult, try
mentally drawing your emotional self out in front of you and
observe it from a distance, essentially viewing yourself from the
calm detachment of your Spirit. Put the detached emotional
self aside for the next few seconds, clearing a space for your
Spirit, or Intuitive self, to surface.
4. Prepare Your Mind
In this state of meditation you are more able to 'read' the energy
around you: your Aura. Focus, one at a time on relaxing your
head, your brain and then your mind - just focus of those
three things, keeping them relaxed and calm.
5. Expand your Aura
Feel, not think, feel your Aura expanding out of you, like an
invisible balloon. Visualise this, as if you are enclosed inside the
balloon from the neck down. 'Reach out' with your Aura and
expand it about a metre, then let it go. Remain in this state
of calmness and expanded Aura for a short while.
6. Verifying Your Intuition
Note what you felt during your Intuitive sessions. What did
you feel? How did you feel? Intuition strongly detects
the cosmic forces that are influencing you, therefore you can confirm
your Intuitive readings by comparing them against the astrological
influences on your zodiac sign. But, please, read a reputable
astrologer. We recommend the free online resources of Indian
Astrology at www.Indastro.com,
and Susan Miller at www.Astrologyzone.com.
Over time, and with practice, you should be able to feel the subtle
influences that are there to guide you without the need for external
guidance - just as it should be! Good luck!

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