Red Chakra: Muladhara

The red chakra is the connecting force between people and the earth. It is considered to be the foundation of the chi. Its significance is important to meditation because people who have lost a strong connection with the earth often feel out-of-control, lacking purpose and out-of-step with the world and people around them. Luckily it is as easy as walking to keep the red chakra in good shape.

Keywords: Root, base, earth, passion, physical, material, survival, faith, foundation, lower body, territory

Color: Red

Mantra: Am or Kreem similar to "half"

Note: C

Stone: Rubies, garnets, hematite, obsidian and smoky quartz.

(Red and brown stones work the best with this chakra)

Location: The lowest point on the spine or tailbone.

When meditating to stimulate the red chakra sit with your legs crossed and the back of the hands resting on the knees or near the tailbone. The thumb touches the index finger with the other fingers relaxed. It is also acceptable to lay on the ground with the legs together and bent, so the feet connect with the ground.



The meditation can be intensified by having something red to focus on. Pictures can be purchased in new age or metaphysical bookstores. The pictures are made for the purpose of meditation. The images flow in away to stimulate the mind.

Repeating the mantra kreem or playing music composed in the note of "C" helps open the chakra. Remember to focus on the tailbone, while repeating the mantra. Fear is the opposite of the chakra, so as it opens let go of your fears.

When using the stones you can lay them on the ground near the feet, tailbone or genitals. You may feel more comfortable using a nonmetallic string to dangle the stone near one of the corresponding areas.

All of these techniques can help alleviate fear so a person can understand the world. It also strengthens resolve and improves relationships. The Earth is a large planet and we are all extensions of its existence.

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Violet Chakra: Sahasrara

The violet chakra connects people to the universe. Since the red chakra connects us to the world; the violet chakra needs to be in good health in order to accept new universal energy into the body and feed the soul.

Keywords: Divinity, spiritualism, fellowship, higher-self, global understanding

Color: Violet or Purple

Mantra: Lam, Om, all other mantras related to chakras

Note: B

Stone: clear quartz, danburite, amethyst, Herkimer diamonds, selenite, fluorite, purple tourmaline

Location: Top of the head or crown

This chakra is most easily accessed sitting on the ground. Make sure the tailbone is touching the ground. The red chakra acts as an anchor and encourages the violet energy to flow down through all of the chakras.

Direct your knees outward, so the bottoms of the feet connect. The bottoms of the feet align so the toes and heels touch. The thumb, index and little finger press in together, making pyramids pointing at the crown, chest and universe. The middle and ring finger are folded down so the second knuckles touch. Hold your thumbs close to your chest, while maintaining at least an inch of distance. Point the index fingers towards the jaw. After meditating a few minutes the connection between the crown and index fingers will strengthen. Readjust the direction of the index fingers to point to the crown.



Violet objects, clothing, focal points and classical music written in "B" assist in obtaining this chakra. However, usually people obtain this chakra when their eyes are closed and meditating in silence. Think about energy building around the crown of your head. All images in your mind become violet.

The mantra is repeated differently than the other chakras. You may either repeat "lam" or "om" while exhaling or repeat all of the mantras beginning with the red chakra first. This would be something like: am, vom, ham, yam, ram, vam, lam or kreem, kleem, hoom, hreem, aym, shreem, om.

When using stones, balancing the stone on your head, could work; however, I suggest wearing a loose fitted cotton or yarn cap to keep it in place. Rest the stone near the crown of the head.

The violet chakra assists in achieving a greater sense of self in relation to the world and the soul. It invites new energy to flow through the body and refreshes the mind. Simulating the violet chakra results in that special calm feeling so many people desire.

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