Articles: Chakra Balancing Meditation

This meditation is effective for clearing our energy centers of blockages and bringing in healing. You may want to use music designed to stimulate the chakras, stones and essential oils to create a multi-sensory experience.

The stones and essential oils recommended for each chakra are:

Crown: Clear Quartz, lavender
Brow: Amethyst, eucalyptus
Throat: Lapis Lazuli, ylang ylang
Heart: Malachite and Rose Quartz, lotus flower
Solar Plexus: Tiger Eye, lemongrass
Sacral: Carnelian, jasmine
Root: Garnet, cedarwood

Recline on a comfortable surface and position the gemstones above each energy center. Place a drop of essential oil in your hands and breathe in the fragrance as you say the affirmations. You may even want to apply it directly to your body at each chakra. It is a good idea to do a sensitivity test before beginning to make sure you skin does not have a reaction to the oils.

MEDITATION

The crown chakra at the top of the head is white and it contains all of the colors of the spectrum. It is related to your connection with the divine, freedom and spiritual wisdom. Breathe in the lavender and picture the white light radiating in to cleanse and balance this center to help you connect to your purity and bring you spiritual expansion. Affirm: "I live in the present moment." "Love is eternal. "I am willing to take the next step towards growth in my life. "I am divinely protected and guided. "I am open to the goodness and abundance of the Universe." "I am at one with God." "I am at peace."

The third eye chakra between the eyebrows is a deep indigo violet. It is related to your mind, intuition and insight. Breathe in the eucalyptus and picture the violet light radiating in to cleanse and balance this center to open you up to true spiritual perception. Affirm: "I seek divine truth." "My purpose in light is becoming clear to me." "I open myself to my intuition and deepest knowing." "I rethink all negative thoughts about myself and others and change them to positive energy."

The throat chakra in the neck area is blue. It is related to mercy, judgment, will and self- expression. Breathe in the ylang ylang and picture the blue light radiating in to cleanse and balance this center to help you express your truth and bring peace and order to your communications. Affirm: "I surrender personal will to divine will." "I can harness my will for my creative and spiritual development." "I release the fear and doubts which block the way to my creative expression." "It is now safe for me to express my feelings."

The heart chakra in the center of the chest is green. It is related to unconditional love, forgiveness and compassion. Breathe in the lotus flower and picture the green light radiating in to cleanse and balance this center to bring in harmony and healing. Affirm: "I transmit and receive divine love." "Love is the purpose of my life." "I forgive others and I forgive myself." "I am confident that the healing power of God's love will heal my mind, heart and body."

The solar plexus chakra near the diaphragm is yellow. It is related to personality, integrity, endurance and self-esteem. Breathe in the lemongrass and picture the yellow light radiating in to cleanse and balance this center to bring mental clarity, emotional stability and personal power. Affirm: "I honor myself." "I am worthy of the very best in life." "There are no failures, I learn from everything I do." "I love and respect myself at all times."

The sacral chakra below the navel is orange. It is related to sensuality and bonding through trust with others. Breathe in the jasmine and picture the orange light radiating in to cleanse and balance this center to bring health to the reproductive organs, the immune system and your personal relationships. Affirm: "We honor one another." "I allow pleasure, sweetness and sensuality into my life." "I allow abundance and prosperity into my life." "I trust God to give me everything I need for my growth and development."

The root chakra at the base of the spine is red. It is related to security, survival and the will to live. Breathe in the cedarwood and picture the red light radiating in to cleanse and balance this center to bring in life force and physical vitality. Affirm: "All is one." "I am safe and secure at all times." "I have a strong foundation in life." "I trust the process of my life to unfold for my highest good and greatest joy."

Amy Garcia is a writer, teacher and healer who coordinates festivals and programs for the Southern California metaphysical community. Please feel free to contact her at (951) 688-7441 or AWaterlily444@aol.com to receive information on upcoming events.

Chakra Balancing Meditation

By Amy Garcia