How to Exercise the Chakras
When the body's chakras are unbalanced, a wide range of physical, spiritual and mental disorders occur. Everything from headaches to depression to shyness can be corrected by realigning the chakras. One way of correcting the imbalance is with daily exercises designed for each specific chakra.
Things You'll Need:
Area large enough to spread out in
Comfortable clothing
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Figure out is which chakras need balancing. Start by taking one or both of the tests at the links below. The more honest your answers are the more accurate the results will be.
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Centered at the perineum and the spine's base is the root chakra. It's associated with the large intestine, feet, legs and the base of the spine. It's responsible for eliminating waste, feeling grounded, physical vitality, and manifesting desires. Issues regarding physical survival like food, shelter, money, natural and manmade disasters, and relationships are associated with the root chakra, according to Deedre Deimer, intuitive counselor and fitness trainer. Some signs of a misaligned root chakra are money issues, insecurity, survival problems, nervousness and scatterbrained. An exercise Diemer suggested is to stand with feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed out and hands on the hips. Bend the knees like you're doing a squat, pause, inhale and tilt the pelvis forward and hold. Exhale, press the pelvis back and repeat the rocking motion three times on the way down and three times on the way back up to standing. Do the sequence at least three times.
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Know that the sacral chakra, right below the belly button, dominates intuition, creativity, sexuality, emotions, desire and intimacy. It's associated with the skin, genitals, womb, bladder and kidneys. When misaligned, the pelvic and reproductive organs are more susceptible to disease. If unbalanced, you may experience obsessive behavior, hopelessness and be emotionally void. To energize the second chakra Deimer suggested an exercise that is similar to the first. Follow the same steps as above and as you bend down, remember to rock the pelvis back and forth. After the third rock, rotate the hips in a circle. Inhale while rotating the hips forward, exhale as you rotate to the right, inhale as you shift back, and exhale as you shift left. Repeat the circular motion three times and then change directions.
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Remember that above the belly button is the solar plexus chakra. It governs the breath and diaphragm, adrenals and digestive organs. When the third chakra is skewed, there is a tendency to make bad decisions, work too much and be critical and judgmental. Diemer recommended jumping for joy to restore the third chakra. Jump up and down, bringing the knees as close to the chest as possible. Keep the knees slightly bent when landing to avoid stressing the knee joints. A mini trampoline or the assistance of a partner are great tools for this exercise.
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Know that at the center of the chest lies the heart chakra. It's associated with the heart, lungs, immune system, thymus and lymph glands. This is where you give and receive love and have the ability to forgive. When fully open and balanced, one is able to transcend the ego. If distorted, lonliness, invalidation, control issues and difficulty with friendships will occur. To energize the heart chakra, Diemer said to lie on the floor, legs extended, hands at chest level and shoulder-width apart. Gently lift the upper back, slowly arching the spine as far as is comfortable while keeping the hips on the floor. Hold and breathe. Release and lower chest to floor, straighten arms, push hips and buttocks back over heels in a fetal position. Turn head to the side and rest.
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Learn that the fifth chakra is the throat chakra and it maintains the throat, thyroid, nerves, eyes and muscles. It's the center of comunication and relates to artistic accomplishments. If blocked, one could feel shy or have difficulty with self expression. If it is over-balanced, one might tend to be too talkative and not listen enough. Deimer suggested head and neck rolls to clear the fifth chakra. Sit straight with the head facing forward and on an inhale, tilt the head backward. Exhale and lower the chin to the chest. Repeat several times. Next, inhale and gently turn your head over the right shoulder, exhale and look over the left shoulder. Repeat several times.
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Be aware that the third eye chakra is located between the brows and it is the center of higher intuition or psychic power. It rules the pineal and pituitary glands, brain and ears. An unbalanced sixth chakra can lead to a vision problems, a closed mind, lack of clarity and ignorance of intuitive powers. Eye rolls are a good way to open the third eye. Deimer suggested pretending to look at a clock and move your eyes in the following directions while repeating several times: 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock, 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock, 2 o'clock to 8 o'clock, 10 o'clock to 4 o'clock, all the numbers going clockwise, all the numbers going counter clockwise.
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Know that the last of the seven main chakras is the crown chakra located on the top of the head. Like the sixth chakra, it maintains the brain, pineal and pituitary glands, as well as the nervous system. A fully functioning crown chakra is the highest form of spirtitual enlightenment. It allows you to transcend the physical realm. When misaligned, feelings of unhappiness and lonliness pervade. A mock head stand will help recondition the crown chakra, according to Deimer. In a kneeling position, lean forward close to the knees and rest the forehead on the floor. Raise the buttocks into the air until you're on the top of your head. At first, hold for only a few seconds. Ease out of the posture by retuning back to your heels and keep your head low for a few seconds before sitting upright.
Tips & Warnings
Don't do a head stand if you have neck problems.
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When the body's chakras are unbalanced, a wide range of physical, spiritual and mental disorders occur. Everything from headaches to depression to shyness can be corrected by realigning the chakras. One way of correcting the imbalance is with daily exercises designed for each specific chakra.
Things You'll Need:
Area large enough to spread out in
Comfortable clothing
1
Figure out is which chakras need balancing. Start by taking one or both of the tests at the links below. The more honest your answers are the more accurate the results will be.
2
Centered at the perineum and the spine's base is the root chakra. It's associated with the large intestine, feet, legs and the base of the spine. It's responsible for eliminating waste, feeling grounded, physical vitality, and manifesting desires. Issues regarding physical survival like food, shelter, money, natural and manmade disasters, and relationships are associated with the root chakra, according to Deedre Deimer, intuitive counselor and fitness trainer. Some signs of a misaligned root chakra are money issues, insecurity, survival problems, nervousness and scatterbrained. An exercise Diemer suggested is to stand with feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed out and hands on the hips. Bend the knees like you're doing a squat, pause, inhale and tilt the pelvis forward and hold. Exhale, press the pelvis back and repeat the rocking motion three times on the way down and three times on the way back up to standing. Do the sequence at least three times.
3
Know that the sacral chakra, right below the belly button, dominates intuition, creativity, sexuality, emotions, desire and intimacy. It's associated with the skin, genitals, womb, bladder and kidneys. When misaligned, the pelvic and reproductive organs are more susceptible to disease. If unbalanced, you may experience obsessive behavior, hopelessness and be emotionally void. To energize the second chakra Deimer suggested an exercise that is similar to the first. Follow the same steps as above and as you bend down, remember to rock the pelvis back and forth. After the third rock, rotate the hips in a circle. Inhale while rotating the hips forward, exhale as you rotate to the right, inhale as you shift back, and exhale as you shift left. Repeat the circular motion three times and then change directions.
4
Remember that above the belly button is the solar plexus chakra. It governs the breath and diaphragm, adrenals and digestive organs. When the third chakra is skewed, there is a tendency to make bad decisions, work too much and be critical and judgmental. Diemer recommended jumping for joy to restore the third chakra. Jump up and down, bringing the knees as close to the chest as possible. Keep the knees slightly bent when landing to avoid stressing the knee joints. A mini trampoline or the assistance of a partner are great tools for this exercise.
5
Know that at the center of the chest lies the heart chakra. It's associated with the heart, lungs, immune system, thymus and lymph glands. This is where you give and receive love and have the ability to forgive. When fully open and balanced, one is able to transcend the ego. If distorted, lonliness, invalidation, control issues and difficulty with friendships will occur. To energize the heart chakra, Diemer said to lie on the floor, legs extended, hands at chest level and shoulder-width apart. Gently lift the upper back, slowly arching the spine as far as is comfortable while keeping the hips on the floor. Hold and breathe. Release and lower chest to floor, straighten arms, push hips and buttocks back over heels in a fetal position. Turn head to the side and rest.
6
Learn that the fifth chakra is the throat chakra and it maintains the throat, thyroid, nerves, eyes and muscles. It's the center of comunication and relates to artistic accomplishments. If blocked, one could feel shy or have difficulty with self expression. If it is over-balanced, one might tend to be too talkative and not listen enough. Deimer suggested head and neck rolls to clear the fifth chakra. Sit straight with the head facing forward and on an inhale, tilt the head backward. Exhale and lower the chin to the chest. Repeat several times. Next, inhale and gently turn your head over the right shoulder, exhale and look over the left shoulder. Repeat several times.
7
Be aware that the third eye chakra is located between the brows and it is the center of higher intuition or psychic power. It rules the pineal and pituitary glands, brain and ears. An unbalanced sixth chakra can lead to a vision problems, a closed mind, lack of clarity and ignorance of intuitive powers. Eye rolls are a good way to open the third eye. Deimer suggested pretending to look at a clock and move your eyes in the following directions while repeating several times: 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock, 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock, 2 o'clock to 8 o'clock, 10 o'clock to 4 o'clock, all the numbers going clockwise, all the numbers going counter clockwise.
8
Know that the last of the seven main chakras is the crown chakra located on the top of the head. Like the sixth chakra, it maintains the brain, pineal and pituitary glands, as well as the nervous system. A fully functioning crown chakra is the highest form of spirtitual enlightenment. It allows you to transcend the physical realm. When misaligned, feelings of unhappiness and lonliness pervade. A mock head stand will help recondition the crown chakra, according to Deimer. In a kneeling position, lean forward close to the knees and rest the forehead on the floor. Raise the buttocks into the air until you're on the top of your head. At first, hold for only a few seconds. Ease out of the posture by retuning back to your heels and keep your head low for a few seconds before sitting upright.
Tips & Warnings
Don't do a head stand if you have neck problems.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2151615_exercise-the-chakras.html
