Meditation

There are many forms of Meditation, scores of books, CD's, and classes are available to those who wish to learn. The word 'meditation' means 'awareness'. It also means 'to be still', 'to be silent', 'and to be in harmony with oneself'. There are those who meditate through the use of Music, water, silence and prayer, it is one of the most practised of the Ancient Arts. It soothes, calms, heals, relieves stress, it has been acclaimed for healing many illnesses such as Cancer. We use the various methods of sound (music), wind-chimes, flowing water and simple silence to enable us to be silent and to go within.

We use our breathing techniques to help us reach the level of the Masters, The use of the Seven Chakras. Each Chakra (which means 'wheel' in Sanskrit) are energy vortices in the body through which pass the meridians which carry the life-force (called Prana by Hindu Ayuvedics and Ch'i by the Chinese). This life-force also flows all around us in an energy field which is called the aura.

The Chi's energy is responsive to thoughts and feelings. It is affected when we accept, either consciously or unconsciously, negative thoughts or feelings that we may have about ourselves. These particular thought forms will attach themselves to our energy field (Aura) and cause a disruption of the flow within the life force; it can also diminish the function of our bodily organs in several areas within the body and mind. There are a number of ways to restore the flow of the life-force. For example, Reiki heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy. It clears and heals the energy pathways, allowing the Chi to flow unimpeded.

Similarly, certain stones and crystals are considered to be in tune with the chakras, and can be used to cleanse the chakra and restore balance.
The seven major charkas are:

01: Muladhara, Root

First or root (muladhara) chakra - located at the base of the spine.
It deals with survival, security, safety, becoming grounded, presence, confidence.
Its colour is red, its element is earth.
It is associated with the mineral kingdom.

02: Svadhisthana, Sacral

Second or sacral (svadhisthana) chakra - located about two inches below the navel.
It deals with creativity, sexuality, intimacy, sensuality.
Its colour is orange, its element is water.
It is associated with the plant kingdom.

03: Manipura, Solar Plexus

Third or solar plexus (manipura) chakra - located in the solar plexus region.
It deals with power, accomplishments.
Its colour is yellow, its element is fire.
It is associated with the animal kingdom.

04: Anahata, Heart

Fourth or heart (anahata) chakra - located in the centre of the chest.
It deals with love, acceptance, compassion, surrender.
Its colour is green, its element is water.
It is associated with the human kingdom.

05: Vishuddha, Throat

Fifth or throat (vishuddha) chakra - located in the throat.
It deals with communication.
Its colour is blue, its element is air.
It is associated with the angelic realm.

06: Ajna, Third Eye

Sixth or third eye (ajna) chakra - located in the forehead.
It deals with intuition.
Its colour is indigo; its elements are air and water.
It is associated with the Masters and Archangels.

07: Sahasrara, Crown

Seventh or crown (sahasrara) chakra - located at the top of the head.
It deals with the so-called cosmic consciousness.
Its colour is violet or a brilliant white.
It is associated with the Creator.

We can simply close our eyes, breathe and envision something pleasant, even during stressful time's, and relax both the mind and the body. In turn we receive a healthy body and a healthy mind. Stressful situations are unlikely to affect you as they once did, when you begin to use the Ancient Art of Meditation. Please feel free to download our Yoga and Meditation books that we offer freely to all of you.