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Anahata Chakra and Meditation
Anahara Chakra
The fourth chakra is called Anahata which
in Sanskrit means "unbeater." It is located at the eighth
cervical vertebra of the spine opposite the region of the heart.
By moving beyond the diaphragm, a person begins to recognize that
"self" is beyond definition. . . that it is constantly changing
as it adapts to a constantly shifting spectrum of possibilities. Which
self is predominant at any particular time is determined by the person's
energy level and the circumstances created by the inner and outer
environments to which the person must adjust.
The heart chakra is associated with compassion and healing, and in this
capacity it radiates a bright emerald green color. In its transcendental
aspect, the heart chakra is the source of light and love; not only of
human love, but agape love, the Divine love which the New Testament so
poetically describes as "rivers of living water."
The heart chakra can be thought of as the regulator of a person’s
emotional life. The heart chakra regulates the quality and interaction of
joy, pain, fear and anger. However, for these emotions to flow properly
and to be released normally the chakra must be active and in balance with
the other chakras. If it is blocked in any way, then emotions will be
distorted and the person will become numb not only emotionally but
physically as well as counterfeit emotions replace authentic ones.
Anahata Meditation
In the Anahata meditation you will get in touch with that manifestation of
self which is a function of the heart chakra. To begin this meditation,
find a comfortable position with your back straight. Close your eyes and
begin breathing deeply through your nose without separation between
inhalation and exhalation, and feel yourself relaxing. Take your time and
become conscious of your body by following your breath for about five
minutes. After five minutes, bring your attention to your fourth chakra at
the center of your breastbone. Then bring your breath to your fourth
chakra. On each inhalation feel the energy centered in your heart chakra
grow stronger. You will feel it as a heat and intensity which will grow
more powerful on each inhalation. As it grows stronger, visualize the
energy there as a ball of emerald green light. Experience and visualize it
growing stronger and brighter for about two or three minutes. Feel your
consciousness move downward until it reaches a point at the center of your
chest and feel your consciousness centered in the ball of energy. Then
become the ball of energy and feel yourself radiate outward from that
center through your body and then into the outer environment.
Feel the transcendent love which radiates through the heart chakra and pay
attention to how you feel physically, emotionally and mentally. The more
you are centered in the heart, the more you will feel the "mystic
heart" of Christ in you. And as you surrender to the energy radiating
through your heart, you will experience compassion and unconditional love
for yourself as well as everyone else, and you will experience the
condition which Jesus described as the peace that passes all
understanding.
Take at least ten minutes for this part of the meditation. After about ten
minutes or when you are satisfied, take a deep breath through your nose
and as you exhale mentally repeat, "Every time I come to this level
of consciousness I learn to use more of my mind in more creative
ways." Then let your breath return to normal, release the ball of
energy by your fifth chakra and any imagery associated with it and
mentally return to the room and relax. After a few moments, count from one
to five and when you reach the number five, open your eyes. You will feel
wide awake, perfectly relaxed and better than you did before.
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