The essence of this dynamic meditation is that it contributes to the passage of energy through all the energy centers of the human body - the chakras. As a result, energy can move freely through the body without stagnating and not turning over time into changes on the physical level, such as diseases.
According to ancient eastern practices, chakras are energy centers in the human body. The meditation called Chakra Breath is also known as the meditation of Osho , the Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher.
He is known including the fact that he created a series of dynamic meditations, which suggest not traditional static being in one pose for a long time, but meditation in motion, which contributes to a greater emancipation of the body.
Training and Tools
In order to get the maximum benefit from meditation, it is advisable to first study the information about the chakras.
Briefly, chakras are human energy centers. In the event that they are blocked or do not work properly, energy will not flow through the body. This can lead both to physical exhaustion and illness, and to emotional recessions: lack of strength, depression. Often this is due to the fact that any of our negative emotions are reflected in the body in the form of blocks.
If you have never before come across the concept of chakras and have not worked with them, chakra breathing is a good way to get to know them.
You can offer this method. Close your eyes and feel the place where the chakra is located. You can start from the bottom and move up. Just watch what you feel there for a few minutes. Then move on to the next point. This is necessary so that when you go directly to breathing, each point is familiar to you. Some chakras feel better, this suggests that they are more energetically healthy and this area of your life is more prosperous. Sometimes you can even see the color in which the chakra is painted - there are seven of them, as well as the colors of the rainbow. If you do not feel the energy in the places of the chakras, it is not scary. Just remember where it is in order to know in which area you will need to focus your attention and breathing.
After you get acquainted with the sensations with such an energy scan of the body, you can proceed to the practice of chakra breathing.
It is performed standing, with eyes closed. In its classic form, Osho's “Chakra Breath” meditation lasts about an hour and consists of two parts. If possible, it is better to darken the room or put on a blindfold, thus reducing sensory perception. Clothing is free and does not constrain movements.
One of the main components of meditation is special music, which is a kind of chronometer, indicating that we need to go to the breath in the next chakra. This signal is the ringing of a bell, which sounds one or three times, depending on the stage of chakra breathing.
Technique of execution. The initial position is feet shoulder width apart, and the posture is loose and relaxed.
First phase
With the beginning of music, begin to breathe rhythmically with your mouth, directing inhalations and exhalations to the area of the lower chakra, which is located at the bottom of the spine.
When the bell sounds, go on breathing in the second chakra - the lower abdomen. Thus, it is necessary to move attention and breathing along the remaining five chakras, namely: the areas of the solar plexus, heart, throat, middle of the forehead and crown of the head, changing the focus of concentration when the bell sounds. Each such phase of breathing lasts about 1.5 minutes. When it comes to the top of the head, the bell will ring three times, after which, moving the breath point from top to bottom at a faster pace, for about two minutes, go through all 7 chakras back down the spine. There should be three such cycles of ascent and descent, after which proceed to the second phase.
Second phase
The second phase, in fact, is a classic meditation, when you turn on the internal observer and consciously follow the changes in the body, noting, but not evaluating thoughts, feelings and sensations. It can be performed while sitting or lying down, and this is a kind of summing up the results of practice. It lasts 15 minutes.
Operating principle
Where our attention goes, energy appears. This applies not only to the chakras. If we pay attention to something negative in our lives, it begins to multiply for us. The same thing happens when working with the chakras through breathing. Those important energy centers in our body that did not receive our attention in ordinary life begin to come to life, we begin to feel them, literally breathe life into them.
By directing the breath into the chakras in ascending and descending order, pumping energy three times in each direction, the correct energy flows are built.
Recommendations
Osho practitioners of Chakra Breathing advise the first time to do meditation under the guidance of a teacher so that he can adjust the practice if necessary. But if this is not possible, you can just do meditation to the music.
Since the process of meditation involves active breathing, the first time you may feel dizzy, slightly sore muscles. There is nothing wrong with that, then at the beginning of classes it makes sense to reduce the active phase of the chakra breathing technique and start with one full passage through the chakras, further increasing the readiness.
There are no restrictions on the number of repetitions, you can do it at least every day.
To accomplish this, neither special training nor special equipment is required, the main thing is that there is free time and no one bothers to immerse yourself in practice.
You can do it at any time of the day, but it is best to do it at dawn, while the thoughts and worries of the day do not interfere with concentration.
If you often practice chakra breathing, the energy circulating throughout the body will feel better. There is no need to specifically make efforts for this, just follow the sequence of actions without expecting anything, and everything will work out by itself. Our high expectations very often reduce effectiveness, especially spiritual practices.
Reviews
People practicing the “Chakra Breathing” meditation note improved health, increased creative activity, muscle relaxation after practice, they feel a surge of strength. They manage to stay in the moment longer, the constant “word mixer” in the head stops. Meditation promotes better interaction with other people, allows you to be in harmony with yourself.