Theory in practice
Almost all depictions of chakras are in a two dimensional manner. They don't all Agree, however, on what those two dimensions are. They Do seem to agree that they need to spin, and on certain directions depending on which chakra and your gender... You can find most of that online, and I wouldn't want to mis-quote...
However Comma what I posted this for, by the majority anyways, was to share an experiment, and i am curious to see if it works for others, or if it was a mental effect inacting my theory. That whole subconcious super-giant breaking out because I gave it an excuse...
Sadly, i've only had enough spare time to try this on one of the 7 chakras... I those the third-eye: a mixture of knowing what kind of results to look for and the fact that it was the first to come to mind... (I asked my other-self: Which do I need to work on... The method came to mind shortly after.)
Here's the basic idea, and hopefully I can explain it in a way that makes sense...
Take the traditional spin of your chosen chakra, and continue to increase the speed on that, and at the same time, continue the energy flow at a 45degree tangent. In different dimensional directions. (Instead of a disc, we are working on making a multidirectional ball) Continue making tangents until they all feed one another, and haze into a ball or a sphere. At that point it seems to feed itself.
*** A Warning on the Third Eye: Make sure you have a method in mind for an "on/off" switch... I don't think having it 'on' in this way all the time would be... Healthy.
If anyone has any luck, thoughts or ideas on this... Feel free to share... ^_^
Peace, Luck and Light!
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The chakra meditation that I have generally used imagines that the unactivated chakra is like a little ball. One would then visualize that their hands are kneading and pulling at the ball, like pulling open a dinner roll, until it glows brighter and brighter and brighter, becoming more supple and vibrant.
I asked my other-self: Which do I need to work on... The method came to mind shortly after
Such a good example of intuitive listening! Both your and Quicksilver's methods sound like good exercises. So much has been written about chakras and it's interesting reading but I feel second to personal experience with them as you are doing --- whether alone or with someone guiding a meditation/visualization. I haven't purposefully done that kind of work in quite awhile.
Mind you; this isn't a traditional way, and i only have done this after a lot of work with my chakra's in more... 2d directions... (Most of my discs kind of overlap... alot)
Me and my Higher self 'talk' without 'talking' *shrugs* I will think of a question and an answer (Sometimes the form varies... Widely) pops into my mind's eye. Like a really messed up version of pictionary. ^_^
So far; aside from the changes in vision which are kind of... Profound... I have found i can't keep my third eye in that high velocity ball state for too long at a time...
It starts to throb in the center of the forehead (Traditional center of the third-eye) and then after that your other two eyes start to feel dry and ache... (Like playing video-games or staring at a computer monitor for WAY too many hours) At that point i've kind of taken the precaution of hitting my 'OFF' switch and letting it slow back down to 2d...
If anyone is willing to try it, i'll share my experiences, but i don't want to sabotage the results by spilling to the untried eyes of others... (Not being mean, just a bit scientific..) But not so much as to remove safety...
HIGHLIGHTS!!
1)On/OFF switch for it.
2)Throbbing in the central third-eye or Aching of the two physcial eyes, Turn it Off! From what i've noticed those side effects tend to linger for a few hours.. (Good night sleep remedy - I didn't have the opportunity... But time DOES help)
3) DO NOT Try right before bed... (Hence the no sleepy) I was WAY too distracted to try sleep... hehe
Other than that, The Light Illumine, and Peace Favor You All!!
~Callused
Blessed Be.
~Cryptik Merlin
Hi Merlin! I thought you might like to explore here:
http://www.kheper.net/topics/chakras/chakras.htm This website is extensive.
http://www.eclecticenergies.com/chakras/
Enjoy! Blessed Be ~ MV
Sorry for sucha sluggish reply, i tend to be a bit more preoccupied when state side (Wife and a daughter will do that to a guy.)
When i was first learning, i avoided laying down. Find a big comfy armchair, or couch to sit in, slouch relax etc. Whatever makes it easiest for you. Some find guided meditations easiest, some require a focus (or task to accomplish) while meditating. Others seek Zen, mental blankness. For some, that is as easy as picking a wall and zoning out (Kids are a good example) and other's it is like pulling teeth because their mind won't slow down and cool off.
As a slight addition to this post:
It is much less taxing on the body to have all your chakras at that heightened state, as they feed and build off of one another. It takes a bit of getting used to, but the results are... Nice. I'm the only one in my small group of friends who has done such a thing to my energy body, I'm also the only one who can move the styrofoam ball out of the circle... ^_^ Coinsidence? I think not!
The Light Illumine, and Peace Favor you all!
Love and Light!