| Dear Ones, | | | | is very strong. The second chakra is three fingers |
| First, we need to realize that we are fine tuning | | | | above the naval and the first chakra is the root |
| the physical, astral, and causal bodies when we | | | | center at the base of the spine representing |
| meditate. We understand quite easily the healing | | | | self-preservation. |
| of the body; however, we have a somewhat | | | | Now that we know the chakras ie. root, naval, |
| lesser understanding of the other two bodies | | | | solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, thousand |
| involved. We begin to work with the energy | | | | petal lotus, we can begin to do the Om Chakra |
| centers in the physical and astral bodies when we | | | | Meditation. |
| perform our yoga postures and meditations. We | | | | Om represents the cosmic vibration that is within |
| should realize that we are sending energy to body | | | | every created thing. ( We will go into more detail |
| parts and chakras (energy centers). The object | | | | about Om in a future discussion.) |
| of the yogi is to awaken the cerebrolspinal | | | | Right now, we will vocally say "OM" seven times |
| centers in the cerebrolspinal axis (spine). | | | | on each chakra beginning at the root chakra and |
| Let me show you the location of the chakras. | | | | going up the spinal column. At the top of the head |
| The seventh center, called the "thousand petal | | | | where the thousand petal lotus is located, we will |
| lotus," in the brain is the seat of Infinite | | | | say Om seven times and then descend the |
| Consciousness and is located at the top of the | | | | cerebrospinal column in reverse order of chakras, |
| head. The sixth center is called the Third Eye, the | | | | vocally saying Om seven times on each chakra |
| polar opposite of the Medulla Oblangata. The | | | | center. |
| physical eyes of the yogi should be focused at | | | | Please note, that you should not rush or |
| the third eye during meditation. | | | | uncomfortably slow down the saying of Om. Feel |
| (The point between the eyebrows). The fifth | | | | relaxed in a meditation posture and allow the Om |
| chakra is by the throat, and represents | | | | to resonate throughout the room. |
| self-expression. The fourth chakra is the heart | | | | Some devotees find this meditation to be quite |
| center and the third energy center is the Solar | | | | rewarding and have experienced a greater feeling |
| Plexus representing fire and ego. This is a very | | | | of wellbeing in this practice. |
| large center of nerves and the core energy here | | | | |