By Robert Stevens


Fifty years ago, the only people who meditated were monks living on mountain tops and a few New Age individuals who primarily kept to themselves. Today, it is a popular way to relieve stress and focus one's mind. There are convincing studies showing that meditating has a positive effect on those afflicted with Alzheimer's. Color meditation is practiced by many. It involves improving the mind body connection by focusing on the colors of Chakra.

Chakra is an essential part of many Indian religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. There are seven Chakra in Hinduism. They are each specific energy sources, and each one has a color associated with it. Focusing on a Chakra and its tone while meditating is meant to bring balance to your mind, spirit and body. In the physical, the Chakras run from the top of your head to the base of your spine.

The root Chakra, located at your spine's base, is associated with red. This is your life force, and meditations that focus on red will release bottled up anger and frustration. Red is stimulating to your mind and body. It improves circulation. The sacral Chakra is orange. You will find it around your naval. Orange is the tone of physical pleasure and creative energy. It stimulates your nervous system.

Just below your breastbone you find the solar plexus Chakra. Yellow is associated with it, as is vitality and mental alertness. By focusing on yellow you will come out of your meditation with optimism and happiness. The heart Chakra, in the middle of your chest, is green. This is the healing Chakra. You will feel a sense of love and peace when you concentrate on green.

The throat Chakra is found where you would expect it and is associated with blue. This is the area that gives you confidence and encourages self-expression. The third eye Chakra, represented by indigo, is at the center of your forehead. Concentrating on indigo promotes peace of mind. At the top of your skull rests the violet crown Chakra. This is the place of universal consciousness.

When you first start this form of meditating, you probably should concentrate on one specific area. Experts suggest before you begin that you think about the things that of most concern to you. If you are having trouble in a relationship for example, you need to focus on red. People who have a specific physical issues need to meditate on the tone that represents that part of the body.

When you are ready to try all the colors, begin by visualizing a gold light over you. Draw it down and all the way through your body. Once you are completely relaxed, and the light is illuminating your whole being, you can begin to concentrate on the individual Chakras. Start at the root, which is red, and work your way up.

Meditating is a great way to quiet your mind and get relief from the stresses of everyday life. People have been convinced of its value for hundreds of years. It's no wonder that a discipline the focuses the mind, benefits Alzheimer's sufferers.




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