Opening the Chakras

[sleepingnomore]

I hope that this elementary information will help those who are having difficulties with blockages and other problems opening up their chakras. I know in the past these mudras have helped me and would like to pass on the information. Hope it helps.

http://www.eclecticenergies.com/chakras/open.php

[Connecting with Sauce]

I found that site a week or so ago also...

I also use a chakra crystal set when I put meditation CD's on... it helps get the energy flowing...

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/__chakra+set_W0QQ_dmdZ2?rvr_id=&crlp=1083785582_228459_228460&UA=WXI6&GUID=cc903f871150a041b4477ec7fffd9dc5&agid=565350722&MT_ID=10&keyword=chakra+set&ff4=228459_228460

My set is a 10 crystal set and is the round disc type... each is flat and is ~35-40mm in diameter.

There are various CD's for opening the chakra's: I have a Beau Miles art of alignment which is very good.

[cosmictexan]

Thanks for the information. I'm working hard on getting all my chakras open. Any information is greatly appreciated.

[Luminari]

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww178/luminari_2009/57a18039-892b-46a8-a08f-132d97b0011.jpg

[nagual]

(posted before, re-posted here hoping it will help)


Throughout the Chakra tuning and balancing process the energy moves in a dual polarity, just like electricity moving between positive and negative polarity.
For the Kundalini energy become dynamic, the anti-pole is needed.
Breathing creates the dual polarity, that’s why breathing is so important in the process. Also when you focus your attention on your breathing, you will suddenly turn to the present, and this will help you to stop the thinking process. The mind only can ‘exist’ in the past or in the future, there is no place for the mind in the present.
During the Chakra activation and balancing, thinking is an obstacle.
You need relaxation, no concentration. Concentration comes from the mind, while relaxation comes from the heart. At the beginning the mind will try to get in control (that’s what she like). Do nothing, simply become an observer. By becoming an observer you are no longer asleep, you are awake.

So breathing, relaxation and no-mind are needed for the Kundalini energy become dynamic.

When dealing with relaxation and no-mind there are many complex techniques available, but I find that making things as simple as possible is the best.
For example, there is a very simple ancient technique to achieve both relaxation and no-mind, simply close your eyes and stop their movements, don’t allow any movement and your thought process will stop immediately.
Ok, I know is not that easy, it cannot be done at first try, some practice is needed but don’t push it, do it at your own pace and remember: simple and easy is right.

Find ‘the correct place’ where you can be undisturbed, indoors or outdoors, turn off the cell phone. If indoors use music, it’s a great help.
I personally found natural places to work the best for me, sitting under a tree or by the beach.
Sit in a comfortably position, don’t try to do any kind of yoga posture unless you can be comfortable for 30 or 40 minutes.
You can sit on the ground or in a chair, that’s not the point. Just remember that comfort of the body is a basic need.

Begin with breathing.
Breathing is directly connected with the source of life. It has two functions, one is physical and the other is spiritual.
When you breath with awareness, a subtle quality of silence will enter in you and sooner or later you will come upon love.
There are many methods you can use for controlling your breathing, but when comes to rise the kundalini energy a natural and relaxed breathing from the belly is the most effective.
Breathing from the belly is natural, breathing from the chest is forced. In the night when you sleep you don’t breath from the chest, you breath from the belly, that’s why the night is such a relaxed experience and you wake up fresh and full of energy, because the whole night you were breathing naturally, from the belly.
So the best time to do it is early in the morning, just after you get out of bed.
Women are more aware of the belly so is easier for them, man has chosen to breathe only up to the chest, shrinking the belly, that gives him a more ‘athletic-macho’ look.
The technique: always start by exhaling! Exhale as deeply as possible pulling the belly in and hold for a few seconds, don’t breath in. Then inhale pushing the belly out. Again stop for a few seconds.
Repeat the process until you make a rhythm. (dizziness at the beginning due to higher oxygen levels is normal, will go away soon). Don’t start thinking about breathing, don’t let in the mind, just breath naturally and be aware of the energy (prana) coming in with each breath. When breath coming in is rebirth, when comes out is death, so with each breath you are dying and being reborn. The real meaning of this experience has to be known from the inside, nothing to be scared of, though.
The connection between breathing and the Divine is a mystery, and mysteries are beautiful, they are to be lived!

Your innermost being is of the nature of light. Consciousness is light. Is the only light.
For chakra activation and balancing, you have to fill them with light, with energy.
Beginning with the sex chakra and ending on Sahasrar, the seventh chakra at the top of the head. These are the two polarities. The energy must flow upwards through the vertebrae, through the spinal column.
Now, the Kundalini energy –just like everything else- is affected by gravity, and the whole effort is to move it against gravity. The Earth is pulling down and this is natural since most of the energy we use comes from the Earth.
There are many techniques (more or less complex) on how to raise your Kundalini and move it vertically, but then again, one of the simplest methods is the most effective: Imagination!
We have done it many, many times… Just observe your first Chakra, your sexual energy. With only a slight thought of sex the sex center starts functioning.

This is the way I learned it and worked very well for me:
sit in a comfortable position but with the spine straight, close your eyes and try to keep them still, relax and start breathing slowly and rhythmically from your belly.
Imagine you are just light, then move your imagination to the sex center. At this point you may experience erections or sexual sensations, don’t you worry, it is just a sign that energy is working there.
Focus all your attention and visualize the sex chakra as if has become a source of light and light rays are moving upward toward the second chakra (navel). Imagine the energy like a river of light, something fluid, ‘alive’.
Soon you will feel the navel becoming warm (even others can feel the warmness if touch you). Keep sending light from the base chakra towards the navel chakra until you feel that now the second center at the navel has become a source of light, then repeat the exercise and move to the next chakras.
Gradually your breathing will become deeper and the warm feeling will reach your heart, your heartbeat will be slowed down. Keep going on upwards.

When the kundalini energy passes through the chakras you will feel the centers warm and experience different sensations associated with each one of them (sounds, colors, etc.)
I still remember as if was yesterday (happened +20 years ago) the first time my kundalini crossed through the troth chakra I heard a colossal sound, I thought it was an earthquake and the building was collapsing, so I got up and ran away half naked!!

When you reach the seventh chakra… well, you will know…
You have started in the first chakra, the sex center, the base of the physical orgasm, and now you are in the seventh chakra, the center of the psychic orgasm or Sahasrar (the lotus of thousand petals).
But this is not the end, one more step is needed, the most important one. You have to open your seventh chakra and move the energy to the cosmos, this is absolutely necessary, and is also an act of love with the Divine.

When the energy really reached the peak of your head for the first time you will feel dizziness or nausea, this is normal.
Also you may feel your lower chakras becoming cooler and cooler, specially the base chakra, this is normal, too.
If for some reason you become unconscious don’t be afraid (is rare but may happen when so much energy moves suddenly and fills the head).
That unconsciousness cannot last more than 30-40 minutes, because the kundalini energy falls back automatically within one hour (or is released).

Remember: whenever you use this technique, do not leave the energy half way up. You have to complete it.
This is very, very, very important.

[peaceandlove]

Great thread! Blessings sleepingnomore and contributors!

Here is another technique on the EFT thread:

Chakra Clearing ~ Emotional Freedom Technique
By: MAGNUS

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