I got some chakra stones from a lovely shop in town today, and have no idea how to use them, does nyabody know what to do? Also could someone also talk me through those meditation ball things that have little bells inside and they make a nice sound when you shake it? Thanks

Angel x

I know quartz can hold energy...And, I've transferred psi into river rocks b4..But it seeps out...

I've heard rumors of many kinds of minerals that can contain energy. certain types of sapphires and diamonds are some that I've heard, but I've never researched this or tried it myself...

Ok it says chakra set, and these are the stones from Crown to Base;

Seventh=Quartz Crystal
Sixth=Amethyst
FIfth=Sodalite
Fourth=Green Aventurine
Third=Yellow Jasper
Second=Carnelian
First=Onyx

Hope its easier to understand from this! I know i should've looked it up before i bought it. My auntie can align chakras though when she did a course in these sorts of things, so fingers crossed she can teach me!

Angel x

yeah talk to your aunt.
i could give you a rundown.
each of them is used to help open up chakras.
but if you can open them up yourself, then it is kind of redundant.
each stone has properties that will help you explore each of the chackras and energy associated with them.
the quarts crystal has much more use though.
your aunt will fill you in on that one.

Understand the Concept of Chakras

Step 1:
Know that the concept of chakras dates back thousands and thousands of years, pre-dating science and therefore using "ways of knowing" that differ from modern scientific techniques.

Step 2:
Understand the 7 basic chakras: Sahasrara (crown), Ajna (third eye), Vishuddha (throat), Anahata (heart/lung), Manipura (solar plexus), Swadhisthana (genitals) and Muladhara (root).

Step 3:
Locate each of the 7 basic chakras on your own body. Consult the ChakraEnergy Web site (see Resources below) for a good overview and diagrams with their locations.

Step 4:
Familiarize yourself with the type of bodily energy associated with each chakra.

Step 5:
Learn each of the 7 basic chakra's corresponding color. Following the order given previously, these are white or violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red, respectively.

Meditate Using Stones
Step 1:
Obtain a set of chakra stones. A basic set includes 7 stones, with one corresponding to each colo.

Step 2:
Stretch before you begin to meditate. Many practitioners find yoga exercises useful.

Step 3:
Assume your meditation posture. Make sure to keep your back straight to ensure energy can readily flow throughout your body.

Step 4:
Regulate your breathing. Some adherents prefer to both inhale and exhale through the nose, some prefer to use the mouth, some inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Whatever you choose, keep it consistent.

Step 5:
Take the first colored meditation stone in your hand. Imagine its color as vividly as you can, focusing on the chakra it corresponds to.

Step 6:
Visualize the color entering you through its corresponding chakra, and penetrating the totality of your body.

Step 7:
Use the stone to touch any part of your body in particular need of that chakra's healing energy.

Step 8:
Repeat this process for each of the 7 chakras. Perform as often as necessary to invoke a sense of relaxed awareness and replenished bodily energy.

Link - How to use Chakras


Chakra Chart

I don't use stones to align my chakras but there are many books on that. I do use crystals for focusing and self healing. I also use them when meditating I find they aid my concentration and if you become skilled, you can actually feel the crystal vibrating.

Maybe this link will aid you also:

http://www.crystalinks.com/chakras.html

Thanks everyone, especially Tom! This is really helpful, hopefully i can keep it up long enough for me to be able to do well, i did NOT waste £8.95 for nothing!

Angel x

You are welcome AoM! I myself have never tried anything with chakras but I do find it all very interesting.

I hope you manage to get something out of these stones, I feel if you believe enough, you will be happy
with the results you get.



Regards,
Tom

Ya good luck! Tell us how it goes!

Tommy- excellent post . Thanks!!

Here is my Meditation/ Chakra techiques.

I believe everyone has things that do and don't work. It's a personal thing. What works for onr may not necessarily work for another. There was a lot of fine tuning in my mediation techniquea before I got it down being comfortable. I think that is why some tend to get frustrated and stop trying. Everyone has to find what works best for their own mind, body and soul.

With regards to opeing the chakra's I have found by picturing a flower opening helps. At first chakra, I imagine a bud and with each color the bud progressively opens until finally, at the end, it is a fully open flower. For me, I think that just helps me remember to open as I concentrate. This may or may not help others out.

We were just talking about this in chat last light. I will post some information that has helped me for those interested:

Exploring Chakra Colors
By Rita Fae

Chakra is the Western version of the Sanskrit ‘cakra,’ which means ‘wheel’ or ‘circle.’ Chakra is based on the idea that the energy of the body is centered through seven main points in the middle of the body that move in a circular pattern, creating the aura of the body. These seven chakras have specific functions and chakra colors that develop and promote energy for a healthy life. Each chakra has its own specific chakra color and energy.

The first of the seven chakras is Muladhara. This is the root chakra located at the base of the spine and pelvic area. This chakra energy point is the basis of human survival, it is the foundation of primitive needs such and the foundation of the human spirit. Muladhara’s chakra color is red. The color red has long been used to show passion and desire. As the chakra color, red governs the basic human desire: to survive. The Muladhara chakra energy signifies the desire to eat, to have warmth and shelter and to feel protection from strife. These are the strongest and most basic of human desires and balanced chakra energy here will create calmness. This is also the chakra color that is related to bone strength, blood circulation, the immune system and the lower intestines. The chakra color of red can bring passion and desire into a bland or melancholy life. Minerals that represent the base chakra color of red are red garnet, black obsidian and smoky or red quartz.

The second of the seven chakras is Svadhisthana. This chakra energy exists at the belly button or navel. This is where the human center of sexual desire and emotional connection exists. The Svadhisthana chakra color is orange. The chakra color of orange represents vitality and celebration. Orange chakra energy reflects the desire for feelings, discovery and sexual appetite. The body organs governed by this chakra color are the reproductive and urinary organs. Orange stones such as tiger (or cat’s) eye and carnelian can help one feel revitalized and strong.

The third of the seven chakras is Manipura. This chakra energy is located at the solar plexis and is colored yellow. The Manipura is the center of the human will, integrity, personal empowerment and identity. This chakra color is yellow. The chakra energy for the Manipura is related to the digestive system, upper intestines and liver. This chakra color signifies the physical energy of the sun manifested as self-will, intentions and self-direction. The stone associated with the yellow chakra color is citrine.

The fourth of the seven chakras is Anahata, which exists above the heart. This chakra color is green or pink and is significant of love, inner balance, compassion for others and emotional expression. The chakra colors of green signify personal ideals, inner nurture and forgiveness of the self and of others. The Anahata chakra is responsible for the heart, arteries, blood circulation and breasts. The chakra color green can bring calmness in times of turmoil, which helps lessen stress on the heart. Minerals associated with this chakra color are malachite, jade and quartz.

The fifth of the seven chakras is Vishuddha, which is located at the throat. Vishuddha chakra energy is related to speaking, expression and communication. This chakra color is blue. This chakra rules over the throat and glands of the throat, the mouth and the ears. The Vishuddha chakra energy is used for personal expression in speaking, such as during speeches and communication. It is the manner in which people connect through communication. The minerals involved in the throat chakra are sodalite, azurite, azanite and kyanite. The chakra color blue can help one express inner thoughts and emotions, as well as increase interpersonal communication.

The sixth of the seven chakras is Ajna, which is located on the forehead between the eyebrows. This is the third eye and chakra energy here is colored violet. It is responsible for the mind, foresight, self awareness and intuition. This is the third eye and the violet chakra energy can bring inner peace, visions and develop the imagination. The third eye chakra energy rules over the brain, central nervous system, pineal and pituitary glands. The chakra color violet can help meditation, thinking, uplift low spirits and develop spiritual awareness. The common mineral for the chakra color violet is lapis and fluorite. ((Note: Here I use Indigo))

The final of the seven chakras is Sahasrara, also called the crown chakra. This chakra energy is located at the crown of the head and is the point of wisdom and understanding. This chakra color is white, which signifies that it is the culmination of all the chakra colors. Weak chakra energy here may cause indifference and general malaise. The crown chakra energy develops the musculoskeletal system and skin health. The white chakra color is transcendent. It is the chakra color of high levels of spiritual enlightenment, physical strength and higher consciousness. ((Note: Here I use Violet))

The chakra color white can help induce faith, inspiration, courage and spirituality. The minerals that represent this chakra color are amethyst, opal and clear quartz.

Chakra color healing can come from identifying the weaknesses of the body’s chakra energy. Quiet meditation is used to identify weak and pure chakra energies within the body. This does not have to be an extensive practice. Instead, practice quiet and short times of meditation to gain understanding of the body’s chakra colors and energy. This develops chakra energy awareness and thus allows one to explore the chakra colors that are specific to the body and spirit. Once one is familiar with the chakra colors of the body, visualize the body and the specific chakra colors that are attached to the center line. Understanding personal imbalances in chakra colors comes with time and patience. The mind, spirit and body must be patient to develop understanding of personal chakra colors. If one is really interested in chakra color therapy, contact a chakra healer or read about chakra healing online. Websites such as chioshealing.com and colourtherapyhealing.com are great resources to start a personal chakra energy journey.

Wearing chakra colors in their base form and various gems and minerals that match accordingly can help lift the chakra energy and general feeling of dispirit. For example, if one is frustrated about speaking at a public engagement, wear the chakra color blue to increase the physical and spiritual ability to speak. If one feels weak and tired, revitalize the spirit with the chakra color orange. Another way to gain benefits from chakra colors is painting a room or decorating it with the accompanying chakra colors. For example, when the body and mind is feeling constricted or when you are suffering from low spirits, bring the color violet into the home through flowers, wallpaper and paints. This does not have to be an entire room, or even an entire wall. Try painting just the doorframes from room to room in a soft violet.

Chakra colors have been around for a very long time. They have helped lift spirits, increase the mind and improve bodily functions. Meditating on the inner chakra energy can help identify weaknesses in chakra colors. Combating weak chakra colors takes patience and sometimes outside help, as well as placing the corresponding chakra color around the body.

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I know some had questions last night before the parachat crashed briefly. We all got disconnected. If anyone in chat still has questions, feel free to PM me.

Take care ♥ Jody