Here are three meditations from my Book of Shadows. I'm afraid I no longer know where they came from (or even if I created them myself!). If you have information regarding the author(s) please let me know so I can give credit.
Concentrative
Re-charging
Cleansing
Enjoy!
Ma'at
copyright 2000
There
is a special type of concentrative meditation which we
will call 'Chakra meditation'. This is basically
Kundalini yoga -- the
practice of causing psychic energy (kundalini) to
flow up sushumna,
energizing the various chakras along the way. The
practice, considered
dangerous by some, will produce definite physiological
sensations and
psychological effects if continued long enough.
It should not
be attempted by epileptics or persons with an unstable
mental
or physical condition, or with heart disease. Certain
drugs and
medications, such as those used to treat epilepsy
may retard
progress. Although the technique is very simple,
it may
eventually produce powerful results. Results may
at first appear
hours after the practice during sleep. As each chakra
is
energized by this practice, it is said to add occult
powers
(sidhis), until at last the crown chakra is reached,
and with
it, full enlightenment is attained. Sometimes kundalini
awakens
all by itself.
To
practice this chakra meditation, you simply concentrate on
the chakras, beginning with the root chakra, and
moving progressively
up, as you visualize psychic energy from the root
chakra traveling up
shushumna and vivifying each higher chakra. As we
mentioned the chakras
have certain properties associated with them, so
that this type of
visualization may 'raise consciousness', promote
astral projection, and
other things -- once you have reached ajna and eventually
the crown
chakra. You might typically meditate in this fashion
for 15 minutes to
a half hour a day. It might help to practice some
hatha yoga or other
physical exercise in an effort to make the spinal
cord 'more flexible'.
Diet may also affect the process. The technique
is also similar to the
Tibetan 'Tummo' meditation. The rise of kundalini
is sometimes
experienced as a 'vibration' or buzzing, as light,
or as heat.
I use this type of meditation whenever I need to "recharge" and when beginning astral projection practice and sometimes when beginning psychic readings. More commonly I used a grounding meditation when performing readings. Both are effective and powerful.
Lie or sit in a relaxed and comfortable position, as you would for any meditation. Your spine should be straight and your head in alignment with your body. This meditation is in script mode, should one want to tape it and listen to it while performing the meditation. It is preferable to learn about energy and the methods of balancing, cleansing and charging the chakras and allow one's own inner voice to lead the meditation. The following is just one way of performing this balancing. Allow your meditations to evolve and to reflect your individual values and beliefs. If taped, a slow, deliberate pace should be used with a mild voice and the appropriate pauses. The body should already be relaxed and the mind tranquil when beginning this meditation. Eyes are closed.
"Now that you are relaxed and feeling very much at peace, take a moment to ground yourself here in this moment, in this body, in this place, in this time......Take some deep breaths....In.... and out....In....and out....Follow the breath as it flows toward your nostrils, as it enters your nose, as it fills your lungs and then as it is expelled. That's it, just relax into this quiet moment. Breathe in...follow your breath... and out. In....and out.
Feel where your body meets the (chair/bed/floor). Become aware of your body from head to toe, of your weight, of the heaviness of your limbs. Now focus on the area at the base of the spine, the area between your legs. This is the root chakra. It's energy is red, and it governs your physical body, your physical health and vitality. In your mind, study the appearance of this chakra...note it's color and vitality. Mentally envision the chakra and note any symbolic symptoms of dis/ease. Have you been caring well for your body? If your chakra is dusty, dirty, torn, or otherwise less than a perfectly brilliant red whirling vortex, imagine your hands (or those of a guide) working on the chakra. If it is dirty, clean away the dirt and throw it into an imaginary pail with a lid. Allow those hands to repair any imperfections, and when the chakra is clean, mentally take the pail and hurl it into the sun. Watch it as it travels through space and then bursts into a zillion bits of energy upon solar contact.
Allow the sun to recycle this energy back into the universe.
Now turn your attention back to the root chakra. It is a
clean and
red. You are surrounded by infinite root energy.
Imagine
the room glowing red with this energy, feel it's strength and
power.
See red swirls of energy flowing to your root chakra. You
can feel this as a tingling as the energy fills your root chakra.
As
the energy swirls in your chakra grows large and deep red and
strong. Allow the energy to fill your chakra until it is
so vital that
it extends several feet out from your body. In your mind
you
can see your root chakra, a brilliant red swirling vortex
of physical
energy.
Now turn your focus up to your abdomen, to the area of the "womb."
(Or
where the womb would be if you're a man). This is
the orange chakra, that which controls clear thinking and creativity.
Take a moment to observe the chakra. Note it's color, it's
vitality. Is it clean and strong? Or is there work
to be done here?
Allow those invisible hands to cleanse the chakra, to repair
or heal it. Discard any imperfections in the pail, and
send the pail to
the sun to recycle the energy. Now focus on the orange
chakra again. It is now clean and whole, and a bright orange.
Call out
to the universe for orange creative energy and feel the
space around you begin to glow orange. With a tingle you
feel the
energy begin to swirl into your chakra, charging it with
vitality, with creativity, with clear thought. Watch as
your orange
chakra grows and whirls, until it extends out from your body
for several feet, just as the red root chakra is still whirling
and
strong.
Now, turn from the red chakra, up through the orange chakra, to
the
solar plexus. This is the heart of the yellow chakra, that
which governs will and ambition. Take a few moments to
examine this
chakra. Note it's color and appearance. Have you
been lazy of late, or perhaps too driven? Examine your
will through
this chakra. Allow the invisible hands to cleanse the chakra
and heal it, discarding any imperfections or impurities in the
pail.
Send the pail to the sun for recycling.
Now return your attention to the yellow chakra, that of will.
It is now
clean and a bright yellow. 'Universe, send me yellow
energy, will energy, energy to achieve my goals, to work for
that which
I value and desire.' Feel the yellow energy surrounding
your body, and with a tingle feel the energy swirl into your
solar
plexus. In your mind you can see your red/root chakra
glowing, whirling, your orange/womb chakra pulsing brilliantly,
and your
yellow/solar plexus chakra glowing strongly, extending
several feet out from your body.
Now turn your attention to the middle of your chest, to the heart
chakra, the green chakra. You may feel an instant wave
of
emotion. This chakra governs your feelings, your emotional
connections
to others and to the universe, to life itself. Examine
this
chakra. Note it's color, vitality, any impurities.
Gently allow those
invisible hands to cleanse and purify the chakra. Reflect
a
moment on how you've been feeling emotionally lately. Are
there
bindings holding in pain? Or is the chakra tight and hard
with
anger? Release any tensions, imperfections or impurities
to the pail.
Send them to the sun for recycling. They are still yours
if
you choose to hold them, but for now, release any pain or anger.
Now focus back on the heart chakra. It is clean and a beautiful
green
color. It whirls strongly and evenly. 'Universe,
send me
green energy for my heart! Open my heart to the world,
to all beings
big and small, with compassion for our shared experiences
and journey. Fill my heart with love energy, that I may
in turn give
love to others.' Feel the green energy whirling into your
heart. Watch the chakra grow and glow and spin with this
new energy.
From the red chakra through the orange chakra
through the yellow chakra through the green chakra, your chakras
are
cleansed and charged and huge with energy.
Now focus on the throat, center of the blue chakra which governs
communication and personal magnetism. Examine the
chakra, noting the color and any imperfections... Perhaps
you haven't
been honoring your own beliefs and speaking out when
you should. Or perhaps you've been talking over others,
or not
listening well. Perhaps you've been feeling shy and afraid
to
extend your energy in communication. Allow the hands to
heal and
cleanse the chakra and when finished, send the impurities to
the sun for recycling. Now the chakra is clean and
strong and bright
blue. Feel the air fill with blue universal energy.
Feel the
throat open as this energy swirls into the throat chakra.
This energy
charges your aura with magnetism, drawing others to you.
Feel your throat open with this swirling, strong blue
energy.
Now focus on the middle of your forehead, the third eye.
This chakra is
indigo and governs psychic vision and intuition.
Examine the chakra for imperfections. Perhaps it is locked
up due to
fear. Perhaps it no longer spins out of neglect/stagnation.
Allow the hands to cleanse the chakra, to heal any imperfections
and
recycle them in the sun. Now look at the chakra.
It is a
beautiful deep indigo, clean and whirling. There is psychic
energy
available to you beyond measure. Feel it charge the air,
swirl
in and around and fill your third eye chakra with deep, vital
indigo
energy. Feel the third eye open, and note any mental visions
as this occurs. Now is a good time to pray for increased
psychic
power. Note the red/root chakra, the orange/womb chakra,
bright, strong, big! Move your attention up to the yellow/solar
plexus
chakra, to the green/heart chakra, open and brilliant, to
the blue/throat chakra and the indigo/third eye chakra.
Your chakras
are huge, whirling, and fully charged.
Now focus your attention at the crown of your head. This
chakra is
violet near the body, fading to white further away. This
chakra governs your connection to the universe/God/Goddess/The
Creator,
etc... This chakra is like an umbilical cord to
"home." Reflect on your spirituality of late, examine the
chakra and
allow any healing needed. In my experience this chakra
generally needs much less work than the others. Allow the
hands to
heal, to cleanse, and recycle the discarded energy in the
sun. Now examine the chakra. It is brilliantly violet,
glowing white
around the outside. Mentally reach out to that which you
consider your "source..." to "God" or the Universe. Feel
the response,
the energy flowing back to you. Pray for the peace and
joy of a strong crown chakra connection. Feel the violet
energy flowing
in, a loving embrace of your whole self, of your soul.
See the crown chakra grow enormous, and the white energy surround
your
body.
All your chakras are now clean, charged and in balance.
From the
red/root chakra, to the orange/womb chakra, to the
yellow/solar plexus chakra, to the green/heart chakra, to the
blue/throat chakra, to the deep purple/third eye to the violet/crown,
your chakras are spinning and whirling, full of energy and vitality.
See the white energy that extends up and out from the crown
chakra enveloping your whole body in a egg of white energy.
You are
completely refreshed, calm, and peaceful. Your energy
is balanced. You are full of vitality.
Sit in a chair. It is important to have both feet on the ground.
You may choose to be barefoot. Let your arms rest comfortably
by you
resides. Take several
deep breaths. While letting your breathing becomes deeper and
even, picture
yourself standing with
your feet apart hands by your sides with your fingers naturally
open. Keep
this picture in your mind
as you continue.
Inhale Exhale
Allow your breathing to relax your body and clear your mind.
Picture a circle of energy near the base of your spine. This
energy is
strong. It connects you to the
earth. This energy generates instinctive feelings of survival.
It urges you
to love and care for
yourself.
Move up to the next circle of energy in your pelvic area this
is the
center of your emotions. Your
acceptance of pleasure springs from this energy source. Accepting
the joy
and contentment derived
from physical pleasure will contribute to overall balance in
life.
The energy of the third Chakra is near the naval area. Your creativity
will
flow from here. The
essence of your spirituality begins with this positive energy
source. Your
heart Chakra energy is
about love. It is the source of active love that is in everything
you do.
Your ability to love comes
from here and includes your capacity for empathy, sympathy,
forgiveness and
allows the
abundance of all life to be available to you. The positive essence
is an
overwhelming sense of
fullness felt as love.
The throat Chakra involves the energy of your own inner voice
guiding you
to be open and
honest with yourself an others. This is your voice of wisdom.
When listened
to this will lead you to
take actions that will keep you balanced and true to yourself.
The next energy level near your forehead will guide you to awareness
of
your soul. Imagination is
the magic of this Chakra. Let yourself free your mind and as
you accept the
power and the awe of
your own soul, so will you realize the soul within everyone
and everything.
Finally to the top of your head, the energy flows out and above
you. It is
directly connected to your
spiritual self and all spirituality in the world. With this
Chakra, flashes
of enlightenment will occur --
moments of true understanding of the world and all it contains.
All events
and emotions are clear
and during those moments, everything makes sense. This highest
energy
source is the essence of all
life and existence. It is true magic and it is yours.
Envision your whole being fully energized through your having
focused on
the Chakra points. The
body connection to each energy source will guide you to heed
its request
for attention through
physical sensations a headache, a stiff back, butterflies
in your
stomach.
Think
what is going on in your life that may be blocking the
positive
energy flow are you so
busy with tasks that you must do that you have no time to be
playful and
enjoy the day? Are you
so involved with the technical side of daily activities that
you have no
time for fantasy? Are you so
busy taking care of everyone elses needs that you ignore your
own needs
and desires? Trust that
these sensations mean something. Think about it
Permit yourself
to
realize that as you notice
these connections, you will naturally save yourself, your soul
your spirit.
You will be more vital in all that you do.