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What are Chakras? The Chakras are simply spinning 'wheels' of energy located in the body from the Crown to the Base as shown in the picture below. These are the 7 main Chakras, but other minor Chakras exist in the body, including the palm of the hands. Chakras help to maintain your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance. Associated crystal gems, colours and scents are often used in Chakra Healing. When using crystals with the Chakras, usually you lie on your back and place the appropriate crystal on the Chakra points shown in the picture below. You will see that several different crystals are listed for each Chakra, and some crystals may also be used for different Chakras. For example, an Amethyst is a good choice for the Crown Chakra because of its violet colour, but the same crystal can also be used for the Third Eye because of the spiritual properties of Amethyst. Chakra crystal kits are available complete with the appropriate gemstones, from MMM GEMS. These also include details and a small guide explaining how to work effectively on the various Chakras. Further details can be found below that explain how to work with the Chakras. Many good books are available covering the Chakras in greater detail. Please see our book section for more information on this fascinating subject. What do the Chakras do? Sacral Chakra (2nd) (ORANGE) This is said to be helpful when relating to people, and also for sexual energy and eating disorders. Solar Plexus Chakra (3rd) (YELLOW) Said to help clear thought and for establishing your Power Centre. Heart Chakra (4th) (GREEN/PINK) Responsible for both giving and receiving universal and unconditional love. Also for feelings of self-worth. Throat Chakra (5th) (BLUE) This is the communication Chakra and is said to encourage the ability to express oneself in an honest and clear way. Third Eye Chakra (6th) (INDIGO/VIOLET) The centre of intuition and psychic abilities. Crown Chakra (7th) (VIOLET/WHITE/GOLD) This Chakra is associated with opening up to infinate energies and developing a link to your own higher self and mind.
The 7 Chakras 7th (Crown) 6th (Third Eye) 5th (Throat) 4th (Heart) 3rd (Solar Plexus) 2nd (Sacral/Spleen) 1st (Root/Base)
Working with the Chakras When using crystals with the Chakras, you will need to lie on your back and place the appropriate crystal on the Chakra points shown in the image above. You should choose a time and place where you will not be disturbed and will be allowed to completely relax and meditate for about 15-20 minutes. You might want to listen to some meditation or relaxation music during this process. When you start the exercise and once you've placed the crystal gems on the appropriate places on your body, make sure you are comfortable and close your eyes. Spend a few minutes performing some deep, controlled breathing exercises. Breathe in slowly and deeply, hold for a few seconds and then slowly breathe out. Do this for several minutes. While doing so, clear and calm your mind and imagine that each time you breathe out you are releasing all stress, worries and negative energies within you. Spend as long as you need to relax and clear your mind, but 5 minutes should be long enough. While doing this, imagine yourself being surrounded by a pure, bright white, loving light. This is your protective energy which will remain surrounded around your body during the exercise.Now, starting from the 1st (Root/Base) Chakra, start to focus and concentrate on the stone and its associated Chakra colour (red) and imagine that area being bathed in a pure, clean, strong red colour. Imagine this as a small vortex of red spinning energy, swirling from and around the stone and within you. See and feel the beneficial energy from within the gemstone being absorbed by the body. Spend around 30-60 seconds concentrating and visualising this red colour energy. Now move onto the next stone and Chakra point (Sacral/Spleen) and repeat the same process with its associated colour. Complete this process in turn with each stone and Chakra point, always starting the exercise from the 1st Chakra moving upwards to the 7th (Crown) Chakra. Once you have completed the exercise with the final (7th) Chakra, briefly imagine each Chakra, in turn, from the 1st to 7th Chakra, along with its associated colour, and imagine the coloured energy being absorbed into the body until gone. Understand that this will close down each of the Chakras so they can return back to their normal functional state. Once you have completed closing down each of the Chakras, take a few deep breaths, move your fingers and toes, open your eyes and gently stretch. You have now completed your Chakra meditation. Remember to cleanse and charge your Chakra crystals regularly for the best results. Thanks to http://www.crystalgems.co.uk/ for the wonderful information. Visit their site for more details on crystals.
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