Some Other Types of Meditation:
Here are some other of meditation that can be followed in addition to Antharvani.
- Anapana –Focus on breath
- Chakra Meditation
Anapana Meditation
Anapana should be practice in a quiet hall or room suitable for meditation. Participants sit with their backs straight while maintaining complete silence.
Anapana is basically focusing on your breath, coming in and going out.when thoughts comes in between just cut them and come back to your breath.
Chakra Meditation
1ST OR ROOT CHAKRA
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SIGNS:
The physical problems in the legs, feet, rectum, tailbone, male reproductive parts and prostate gland, issues of degenerative arthritis, knee pain, sciatica, eating disorders, and constipation.
The emotional part of it can be feelings affecting our basic survival needs: money, shelter and food; ability to provide for life’s necessities. If the root chakra is blocked, we may feel anxious, worried or depressed.
When this chakra is correctly aligned, you feel cheerful, supported, a sense of connection and safety to the physical world, and grounded. When this chakra is clear and energy is flowing through it, we feel confident that we can easily fulfill our needs.
Opening The Root Chakra
The root chakra can be activated by being physically active.
Going for a run, swim or any other physical activity or receiving or giving a massage will also help unblock the root.
Root chakra is closely related with the color red, having anything that is red around us will aid in opening this chakra up.
Wearing red and focusing on red items will trigger the energy flow to this chakra. Red gemstones are also known to assist in the opening of this chakra. Examples of this are garnet, ruby and bloodstone
Root Chakra Meditation
The best way to open any of our chakras is through meditation.
Close your eyes and focus on your breath to clear all the mental clutter going on in the head in a relaxed meditative state, focus on bringing energy up through the bottom of your feet, through your legs and into the base of your spine where the root chakra is located.
With each inhale, imagine the energy forming into a bright red ball of energy.
With each breath, the ball of energy gets bigger and bigger and starts to rotate in a clockwise direction. Continue this until you feel the energy at the base of your spine.
2ND OR SACRAL CHAKRA OR SVADHISTHANA
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SIGNS:
Physically, the issues consist of sexual and reproductive issues, urinary problems, kidney dysfunction, hip, pelvic and low back pain.
Emotionally, you may need alignment when your commitment to relationships, and your ability to express your emotions, your ability to have fun, play based on desires, creativity, pleasure, sexuality, are out of whack, or if we are feeling fear of impotence, betrayal, addictions.
When the sacral chakra is out of balance or blocked, we feel emotionally explosive or not emotional at all.
If it’s overactive, we may become manipulative and obsessed with thoughts of sex.
Negative feelings associated with this chakra are shame, jealousy, remorse, disgust and fear.
Block in this chakra results in difficulty to find direction and motivation, and we may feel emotionally distant or overly emotional. A deficiency will lead to poor social skills, fear of sex, lack of desire, passion, excitement, and self-denial of pleasure.
If the sacral chakra is overactive, we may have a sexual addiction, as well as very strong and sensitive emotions and can be obsessive and emotionally dependent on others.
When everything is in order, you have an ability to take risks, be creative, and be committed. Spiritual growth, an ability to transform greediness, lust, anger jealousy and become passionate, sexual and outgoing.
Opening The Sacral Chakra
Ways to open and balance sacral chakra are wearing or eating anything that is the color orange, this chakra is related to the color orange, exposing yourself to this color can help remind you of the chakra and visualizes the orange energy wearing any orange gemstone is said to be a very effective way of healing this chakra, which can include amber, citrine, topaz, carnelian or coral.
Sacral Chakra Meditation
Getting into that meditative state, focus on the energy being brought up through your feet and through your root chakra, then up into your navel.
Imagine a ball of orange energy forming below your belly button which grows larger and larger with each deep inhale.
The orange ball of energy will start to swirl in a clockwise position and you will feel a slight tingle in your lower abdomen and lower back where the chakra is located. Continue working on this until you really feel the energy.
It feels like a tingling or maybe a buzzing of energy flowing through you
3RD OR SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA OR MANIPURA
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SIGNS:
Physically, digestive problems, liver dysfunction, chronic fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, stomach ulcers, pancreas and gallbladder issues, and colon diseases are all among the problems.
Emotional signs cover issues of personal power and self-esteem, such as when your inner critic comes out (i.e. fears of rejection, criticism, concern over physical appearances).
When the solar plexus chakra is out of balance, we may feel a lack of confidence.
We may feel confused and worry about what others think.
We may feel that others are controlling our life and may become depressed.
Since it is the energy center that radiates around digestive system, having this chakra out of balance can even lead to liver, digestive and respiratory problems.
A block in this chakra will lead to having low energy, weak will-power, poor self-discipline, and will feel physically and emotionally cold.
People lacking energy flow to this chakra often feel like the victim and blame others.
People who have excessive energy flow to this chakra are usually overly aggressive. They can be dominating, controlling, manipulative and power hungry.
These people are very competitive.
When this chakra is balanced, you feel self-respect and self-compassion, enhancement of viability and healing many diseases, good health, management and organizing capabilities, improvement of speech, assertiveness.A balanced solar plexus boosts self-esteem, calmness, initiative and respect for others.
Opening The Solar Plexus Chakra
The solar plexus chakra is closely related to the color yellow, wearing yellow clothes and eating yellow fruits and vegetables will help to open this chakra. Taking risks will aid in opening this chakra, and so will being physically active. Any sort of physical exertion is good for the chakra, so exercising is a great way to help open this chakra up.
Gemstones associated with the solar plexus chakra are tiger’s eye, yellow tourmaline and yellow topaz. Even wearing gold jewelry is known to assist in opening this chakra. Going out and getting some sun helps, too!
Solar Plexus Chakra Meditation
To meditate on the solar plexus, bring energy up from the ground and through your feet and legs.
Bring it up through your root and sacral chakras first, then allow it to reside in your upper abdomen, where the third chakra is located.
Imagine a ball of yellow energy forming in this area, getting larger with every deep inhale.
Focus on the energy rotating in a clockwise position and getting larger and larger until you feel the slight tingle in your upper abdomen. When you feel this chakra is open, you may move onto the Heart Chakra
4TH OR HEART CHAKRA OR ANAHATA
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SIGNS:
Physical ailments include asthma, heart disease, lung disease, issues with breasts, lymphatic systems, upper back and shoulder problems, arm and wrist pain.
Emotional imbalances are issues of the heart, such as over-loving to the point of suffocation, jealousy, abandonment, anger, bitterness, and an inexplicable fear of loneliness.
This center directs one’s ability to love themselves, others, and to receive love.
The heart chakra brings a deep connection and compassion for other people, animals and the environment.
By learning to be compassionate and accepting of yourself, you balance the heart chakra.
An imbalanced heart chakra leads to being antisocial, withdrawn, shy and judgmentaland brings about depression.
These people lack empathy and are afraid of intimacy and relationships, feel lonely, unloved, afraid of rejection and afraid of being alone.
An over balanced heart chakra may lead you to be manipulative and act overdramatically.
These people are demanding and get jealous easily. They are known to be possessive.
If the chakra is in balance:
You feel joy, gratitude, love and compassion, forgiveness flows freely, trust, self-control, wisdom and inner strength, overcoming obstacles and difficulties, an ability to harmonize intention and action, development of creative inspiration.
Opening The Heart Chakra
To heal and open the heart chakra, work with reaching out to others and give more hugs. This chakra is closely related with the color green wearing green clothes and eating green foods will assist in opening this chakra.
Gemstones associated with the heart chakra are rose quartz, emerald, jade and malachite. Going on a nature hike will help the energy flow to this chakra. Surround yourself with green plants or start your own garden.
Heart Chakra Meditation
Once you’ve gotten into that meditative state, focus on bringing energy up through your body hitting the root, sacral and solar plexus along the way.
With each inhale, this energy grows larger and courses in through your feet and up through your previous chakras.
Imagine a ball of green energy forming in your chest area. The ball of energy will get larger and larger and spin in a clockwise direction with each deep inhale you take. Focus on thoughts of love and compassion on yourself, as well as others.
When you feel the energy in your chest and feel that your heart chakra is open, relax in that energy.
5TH OR THROAT CHAKRA OR VISHUDDHA
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SIGNS:
Thyroid issues, sore throats, laryngitis, ear infections, ulcers, any facial problems (chin, cheek, lips, tongue problems) neck and shoulder pain will tell you if this chakra is out of balance.
Emotional imbalances include issues of self-expression through communication, either verbally or written. You may also fear having no power or choice, no willpower, or being out of control.
It is the center of proper communication, sound and expression of creativity through speech, thought and writing.
This is the chakra you feel when you are forced to speak in front of a large crowd and your throat feels tensed up.
It also is the feeling when you bottle up rage and anger and would like to say something, but choose not to.
Through the throat, we express our opinions, beliefs and truths. This chakra regulates your ability to speak up for yourself and make decisions.
Opening The Throat Chakra
To heal and open the throat chakra, sing loudly!
Take a nice shower and sing your heart out.
You can also start a discussion on any topic with someone else to get yourself expressive and talking.
If you struggle with communication, learn communication skills and practice them. You can also write someone a nice letter.
The throat chakra is related to the color blue wearing blue or eating blue foods will help in opening and unblocking this chakra.
Gemstones that aid in healing the throat chakra are aquamarine, sapphire, blue tourmaline.
Throat Chakra Meditation
Once you’re in a relaxed meditative state, focus on bringing energy up through your feet with every inhale. Flow the energy through each of your four previous chakras and up to your throat.
With each deep inhale, imagine a blue energy glowing around your throat growing bigger and bigger.
Exhale all negativity and blocks from the throat and replace them with vibrant blue energy.
You may feel your throat muscles loosening up and might even burp.
This is perfectly normal. Focus on breathing energy into your throat as long as you feel necessary and your throat feels open and relaxed.
6TH OR THIRD EYE CHAKRA OR AJNA
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SIGNS:
Signs of physical imbalances include headaches, blurred vision, sinus issues, eyestrain, seizures, hearing loss and hormone dysfunction.
Emotional problems include issues with moodiness, volatility and self-reflection.
You may also experience an inability to look at your own fears, and refuse to learn from others.
You may day dream and live in a world with exaggerated imagination rather than being present.
You may be easily fooled.
People who have a strong third eye are able to sense future events, receive messages, can astral travel, experience telepathy and gain insight from past lives.
A strong third eye also helps with reading other people.
When the third eye is out of balance, we may feel non-assertive and become egotistical.
An unbalanced third eye may cause fatigue, problems with sleeping, inability to listen to others and may cause us to feel disoriented.
A weak third eye can result in poor vision and memory, difficulty visualizing and trouble remembering dreams.
Excessive energy flow to the third eye may cause hallucinations, nightmares, obsessions, delusions, difficulty concentrating and cause headaches.
Emotional imbalances include issues of self-expression through communication, either verbally or written. You may also fear having no power or choice, no willpower, or being out of control.
It is the center of proper communication, sound and expression of creativity through speech, thought and writing.
This is the chakra you feel when you are forced to speak in front of a large crowd and your throat feels tensed up.
It also is the feeling when you bottle up rage and anger and would like to say something, but choose not to.
Through the throat, we express our opinions, beliefs and truths. This chakra regulates your ability to speak up for yourself and make decisions.
Opening The Third Eye Chakra
To heal and open the third eye, creating visual art like coloring, painting and drawing can help.
The third eye is related to the color indigo, or a deep purple, wearing deep purple clothing and eating purple foods will help in healing the third eye.
Gemstones known to assist with this chakra are amethyst, azurite and tanzanite.
Third Eye Chakra Meditation
Meditation is by far the best way to go about opening your third eye.
Get yourself in a calm and relaxed meditative state.
Start focusing on energy coming up through your feet with each inhale.
Bring this energy up through each of the five previous chakras, before focusing the energy on your third eye chakra in the center of your forehead.
With each inhale, imagine a purple ball of energy growing larger and larger where the third eye is located.
With each exhale, release any negativity or blocks that may be associated with your third eye.
Continue this pattern until you feel a tingling sensation or a warmth on the center of your forehead.
7th OR CROWN CHAKRA OR SAHASRARA
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SIGNS:
Bodily ailments include depression, inability to learn, and sensitivity to light, sound, and environment.
Emotional imbalances include problems with self-knowledge and greater power.
Imbalances may come up from rigid thoughts on religion, spirituality, and constant confusion.
You might carry prejudices like “analysis paralysis.”
You may also feel a fear of alienation.
The lesson of this chakra is live mindfully.
This chakra will not open until all of the previous chakras are opened.
It is said that the soul comes into the body through the crown at birth and exits through the crown at death. The crown chakra is the door to universal energy. It allows us to see ourselves and to accept as a part of the universe. It is located just above your head.
Someone who has a closed or blocked crown chakra will be cynical towards spirituality. They will be greedy and apathetic.
People who have an excessive energy flow to this chakra seem to be addicted to spirituality, confused and have a dissociation from their physical bodies.
An imbalance of this chakra will make your life harder and bumpier, since you will lack direction and focus. These people feel bored, frustrated and lack joy.
When the crown chakra is open and balanced, you will have a sense of spiritual connection.
You will be more open-minded and wiser.
Opening The Crown Chakra
To open and heal the crown chakra, we must establish a physical, emotional and spiritual connection–The mind, body and spirit.
Go into an area of silence with no distractions and allow yourself to listen to the sound of the universe.
Connect with yourself through yoga, meditation and contemplation.
The color associated with the crown chakra is white. Wear clothes of these colors to strengthen this chakra.
Gemstones that aid in the opening of the crown are diamonds and clear quartz.
Crown Chakra Meditation
Meditation is the best way to open the crown chakra. Get into a meditative state and focus on bringing energy up through your feet and through each of the previous six chakras.
Focus placing the energy slightly above the top of your head and imagine a ball of white light forming, getting larger and larger with each deep inhale you take.
Focus on this ball of energy until you can start to feel it. At this point, you will feel the energy coursing through your being.
When the ball of energy is large enough, and you can feel a slight tingle on the top of your head, allow the energy to shower around your entire body.
Surround yourself entirely with the white light.
Imagine it flowing out of the top of your head and covering your entire body where it flows back through you from the bottom of your feet.
Your chakras are now all open, balanced and aligned.
You are pure energy radiating throughout your entire body.
ANTHARVANI
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