Review: Journey Through the Chakras
While we can learn to get centered and be in the present moment on our own through practice, attending workshops, taking classes, etc., I find that the more tools I have at my fingertips, the easier it is to practice being in the present (or any skill for that matter).
One of my favorite tools for getting in the moment is Colette Baron-Reid’s “Journey Through the Chakras” CD, filled with 7 meditations set to music as well as her song “Love is the Answer.” These chakra meditations are powerful, as they combine Baron-Reid’s soothing voice guiding you through an experience, along with the added elements of color (associated with each chakra), visualization, and music. She helps draw you in with different senses – sight, sound, and touch. When I use these meditations, I notice myself able to slow down, focus on my breath, and get to a more centered place. And that feeling seems to last me throughout the day, helping me balance the ups and downs of day to day life.
When I have time, I listen to each of the 7 meditations consecutively, traveling from the root chakra at the base of my spine to the crown chakra at the top of my head. But that only works if I have 35+ minutes to spare, which I don’t most of the time. I also pick and choose based on what chakra I’d like to focus on. Each meditation lasts from 4 to 6 minutes, a much easier, bite-sized chunk of time to spare.
For help in choosing which chakra meditation to focus on in your spare time, here’s a guide:
- Chakra 1: associated with self preservation and survival
- Chakra 2: associated with sexuality and creativity
- Chakra 3: associated with personal power, identity, and individuation
- Chakra 4: associated with compassion, love, and healing
- Chakra 5: associated with self expression and communication
- Chakra 6: associated with psychic perception, imagination, and intuition
- Chakra 7: associated with consciousness and spirituality
Enjoy your journey through the chakras.
