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We’ve all heard the saying . . . “the heart grows fonder” or “you change your life by changing your heart”. Our emotions play a significant role in our lives and come right from the heart. The heart is the center of love and energy in our body. You can use heart chakra meditation to heal emotionally and physically.

What is Heart Chakra Meditation:

The heart is one of seven chakras that are believed to have healing powers. The heart chakra is located in the center of our chest. It not only affects the heart but the circulatory system along with the lungs, breasts, shoulders, arms and esophagus.

The heart chakra meditation deals with emotions like love, joy, hope and inner peace. It also handles and can release negative emotions like fear, anger, doubt and jealousy.

Using heart chakra meditation will aid in the process of learning to love yourself and give you emotional strength.

Benefits of Heart Chakra Mediation:

Physical Benefits of Heart Chakra Meditation:

• Increased memory
• Relieve muscular tension
• Boost immune system
• Reduce high blood pressure
• Ability to sleep more deeply and restfully
• Increased energy levels
   

Emotional Benefits of Heart Chakra Meditation:

• Expand problem solving abilities
• Confidence increases
• Become more positive
• Reduce irritability and moodiness
• Boost creativity 
• Greater ability to give and receive love
• Smile more often!
   

Spiritual Benefits of Meditation

• A greater sense of purpose in your life
• Improved intuition
• Feeling increased LOVE
• An openness to higher power

Who wouldn’t pay big bucks for the benefits of Heart Chakra Meditation! I know I would! The great thing is you can do it right in your own home with a little practice and determination. Experiment with Heart Chakra Meditation and see the benefits for yourself!

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If you want to recharge your body, mind and spirit give Chakra Meditation a try. It is an excellent way to rejuvenate from the inside out. Chakra Meditation promotes well being and positive energy flow through the body.

What are Chakras

Chakra Meditation has seven energy centers located throughout your body. Each has their own color, power and uniqueness. Chakras are used to revitalize the physical body and at the same time tap into our self consciousness to promote a sense of well being.

The Seven Chakra Meditation Elements:

1. Root Chakra: Represents our foundation and the feeling of being grounded.

Location: Base of the spine.

Emotional issues: Survival such as food and money.

Color: Red

2.  Sacral Chakra: Our ability to connect with others, to make connections and accept new experiences.

Location: Lower abdomen, about two inches below the navel.

Emotional Issues: Sense of well being, abundance, pleasure and sexuality.

Color: Orange

3. Solar Plexus Charka: The ability to be in control of our lives and confident.

Location: Upper abdomen, stomach area.

Emotional issues: Self confidence and self esteem.

Color: Yellow

4. Heart Chakra: Our ability to love.

Location: Just above the heart.

Emotional issues: Love, joy and inner peace.

Color: Green

5. Throat Chakra: Our ability to communicate.

Location: Throat

Emotional issues: Truth, communication and express our emotions.

Color:  Blue

6. Third Eye Chakra or Brow: Our ability to focus and see the big picture.

Location: Forehead between the eyes.

Emotional issues: Ability to make decisions, intuition, imagination and wisdom.

Color: Indigo

7. Crown Chakra: This is the highest Chakra. It represents our ability to fully connect spiritually.

Location: The very top of the head.

Emotional issues: Our spiritual connection, our inner and outer beauty.

Color: Violet

How to start a Chakra Meditation:

Step 1: Sit or lie down, Chakra meditation is one of few meditative forms that you can do either. Make sure your back is straight either way.

Step 2: Take deep breathes and fill your lungs with air.

Step 3: Notice your breath traveling up your spine as you inhale and down your spine as you exhale. Repeat several times, you will begin to feel energized.

Step 4: Begin with your Root Chakra at the base of the spine. Imagine the color red. Feel the energy intensify. When you have fully visualized your Root Chakra, move up to the Navel Chakra and so on until you have completed all 7 Chakra’s.

When giving Chakra Meditation a try you don’t need to go through all seven Chakra’s to feel the benefits. Choose a Chakra Meditation you want to focus on like the Heart Chakra and focus on that for the time being then move on from there.

Here are a couple of Chakra Meditation resources to check out:

Chakra Meditation: Discover Energy, Creativity, Focus, Love, Communication, Wisdom, and Spirit

Chakras for Beginners: A Guide to Balancing Your Chakra Energies (For Beginners (Llewellyn’s))

The Mysteries of the Meditation Gong

Before we recommend anything, it’s fun to take a moment and look at the history and a few interesting facts about meditation gongs as well as a few different types of gongs.

History

The Meditation Gong plays an important role in the musical and spiritual culture of Asia. They have been used for thousands of years. Meditation Gongs are an important tool used in mediation and healing. Meditation Gongs first recorded use go back to around 500 AD.

The Use of Meditation Gongs

Gongs are used for celebrations, religious ceremonies, festivals, healing and meditation. You will also see gongs used as part of a symphony or musical production.

Types of Mediation Gongs

Gongs are a musical instrument most commonly known to be round, flat and rounded at the edges. There are a variety of gongs to choose from. They come in different sizes from hand held to massive. Gongs are typically made of brass or copper. The sound that you get from a meditation gong will vary depending on the size and the metal it’s made from. The larger gongs will produce a deeper pitch and the sound will carry for a longer period.

This meditation gong is available and easy to buy. Read more about it.

The Chao Gong

The Chao Gong (bulls eye gong) is traditionally used for meditation and music. The Chao gong has a traditional dark spot in the center and a dark ring around the trim. To many the Chao gong has the true gong sound that most are familiar with.

The Wind Gong

The Wind Gong (Lion gong) is used for healing and the lion dance. This meditation gong has strong overtones and sounds like the wind thus its name wind gong.

The Bao Gong

The Bao Gong (nipple gong) is found in temples in many Asian countries. The Bao is the most sacred and spiritual of all the gongs. The name comes from the rounded bell shape at the center of the gong. When struck on the nipple it has a beautiful bell like sound.

Gong Meditation is Powerful

The gong is a very unique instrument in that it sends off vibrations and can play hundreds of notes at the same time. When a gong is played your whole body responds. You can feel the vibrations physically and emotionally. Your body and mind are stimulated by the vibration waves. For example in only 3 to 90 seconds sound waves help to open the mind and promote a meditative state. The gong vibration and sound also opens up the chakras (energy centers). Overall the gong creates a deep relaxed state. Now that is amazing!

Meditation Gong CD’s or iTunes Download

So, should I go shopping for a gong?

Not necessarily, you can simply purchase prerecorded meditation audios with gong sounds.

Try this one as an example. Read more about this mediation gong and sample it’s sound. Click here.

I highly recommend that you try meditating using gong vibrations in the background and you will soon find yourself focused and relaxed!

Learn more about meditation audio CD’s here.

Does Meditation mean sitting in a quiet room focusing on thoughts alone?

Meditation may have started out that way but over time meditation certainly has evolved.

Meditation and Music

Of course, music too has been around from the beginning of time. Music has been used to honor spiritual gods, bring rain and it plays a big part in celebrations all over the world.

It stands to reason that music and meditation go hand in hand. They enhance each other.

Music has a strong influence on one’s mind and mood. For example, most agree that classical music can help you relax when stressed. Rock-and-roll can give you an energy boost or it can make you irritated.

What we want for our purposes is something that calms and relaxes.

The benefit to good meditation audio is the soothing and relaxing affect it has on the mind and body. Including Meditation Audio as part of your routine will help you stay focused and relaxed.

Meditation Audio Loved by All Ages

Meditation music audios are growing in popularity among all ages. In fact, today there are many schools that are implementing meditation music in the classroom. They have found meditation audio helps students to improve their concentration. Interestingly, this makes for a more tentative class and gives the students a better learning environment.

Exploring Meditation Audio

The style of meditation audio you choose will obviously vary from person to person. There are many different sources of meditation audio: CD’s, mp3’s and downloads. The internet has a vast selection. You may want to try the iTunes website. They have a great variety! Fortunately, when shopping online you can sample many different types of music before you buy. You may also find free downloads to add to your collection.

Here Are Some Types of Meditation Audio You May Want to Explore

* Mozart
* Tai-chi
* Nature Sounds
* Visualization Audio
* Mantra Audio (repeated words or affirmations)
* Native American/drums
* Rural India
* Ancient Chinese Instruments
* Chakra Music

Let the Music Take You Away

When using meditation audio the music should be quietly heard in the back ground. You don’t want the music to be distracting. You want your focus on breathing and relaxing. Let the music calm and sooth you. Let your mind travel to a peaceful place. Sit in the stillness of the moment.

Have Fun with Meditation Audio

Of course, you don’t have to be meditating to receive the benefits of meditation audio. It can be played in the background while at work to help you focus or in the car to relax. Play music designed for meditating in the morning to set the tone for the day or at night to unwind. You may even play it while your kids are doing homework to help them focus.

Give different types of meditation audios a try and notice your tension melt away and your mood improve.

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Now you can because we now offer OUR meditation online blogs posts as a podcast.

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Don’t just read our posts, from now on you can listen to the meditation audios.

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Revive Your Senses with Meditation Audio

Music can play an important role in your meditation routine so consider using a good meditation audio for meditating.

For example sounds of nature like a waterfall, the ocean waves, chimes and birds singing will aid you into a state of relaxation. You may also enjoy meditation audio with piano, violin or a symphony.

You will discover that different sounds will have a strong influence on your emotions and mood. Experiment and find what meditation audio and sounds work best for you.

Music and Healing

Did you know that well selected audios and meditation when used together have a healing effect on both the body and mind?

Music, for example along with meditation can generate and release endorphins. These endorphins give your body the power to heal. Meditation audios create a harmonic relationship between body, mind and spirit.

Another benefit to using meditation audio is its ability to relieve anxiety and stress. Two amazing results!

Meditation Audio In the Form of Music

There are many different types of meditation audios. The meditation music that you choose for your morning meditation maybe calming and rejuvenating. If you are listening to a mediation audio during the day you might try something with a faster tempo to increase energy and keep you focused. During the evening you may want an audio meant to help relieve stress from the day and aid you in a good night sleep. Whatever your mood there is plenty of options for you.

Type of Meditation Audios

Classical Music for Meditation

Classical music audios has been proven to calm and sooth. There is a wide range of music meditation audio out there. Find your favorites; you may be surprised how different arrangements can change your mood. For example classical music played with only the piano can be relaxing, while music meditation audio played with the full orchestra can be more dramatic and uplifting.

Sounds of Nature for Meditation

Meditation audios sounds of nature can be very relaxing. There are many options. Sounds of nature may include rhythmic ocean waves, birds, rain, thunder and wind or a running creek.

Ambient Music Audios for Meditation

Ambient, or sound based audio has become very popular for relaxation. Ambient audio is subtle instrumental audio. It focuses more on sound than melody. I really enjoy the audio of Paul Collier and he has an inspirational story as well. Here is a link to his website  http://www.paulfromstokeuk.com/

Ethnic Music for Meditation

Try audios designed for meditation that are songs and sounds from around the world. Here are a few suggestions; native tribal drums, ancient Chinese instruments, audio from rural India or African rain dance audio. Different types of meditation audio can produce a new meditation experience.

For more, see Meditation Audio and You

Also visit our post on Meditation Gongs here.