March 19 Class Summary -Sacral Chakra-

BRIEF DISCUSSION:

Sunset : tonight we have a wonderful continuation of the upward ascension through the chakras
James : Sunset has provided another wonderful write-up on which I will play into the room once we start. Any questions about meditation. or any experiences you would like to share?
Sunset : well the chakras actually flow upward and decend at the same time haha
James : yes
Sunset : exactly what is required for meditation..fifteen minutes twice a day or thirty minutes?
James : Sunset, twice a day seems to work better because if you end day with meditation, you wake up in a state much easier to jump right back in... But for our purposes, we are recommending at least once per day to sustain the inertia. Sunset, I know you have been trying for twice a day.. does it make a difference for you? over once?
Sunset : yes it does..but there have been days where i end up doing it just once and it feels different
James : The momentum is so important here, so you need to find what sustains that for you.
Sunset : i feel like i missed the boat on those days..it's not the same kind of energy....not as sustaining but my meditations are done at odd hours when kids are in bed or after i get one off to school but i have noticed such a sincere difference in being able to feel more integrated..more focused..a better vibration
James : It really does change the tone of everything.
Sunset : well for someone who never knew what meditation was until i learned about this class it has been a true blessing in my life it's been a fun exploration
Emerging : it makes a world of difference, doesn't it?
James : Very happy to hear that Sun..
Sunsetn : it really does it changes your perceptions..
Emerging : I have to get into doing it regularly..
Sunset : you give your body..your mind..that chance to be silent..to be the observer


SACRAL CHAKRA

I am going to start the presentation on the 2nd chakra now.. this was written by Sunset based on the book.. Wheels of Life by Andodea Judith.

The second chakra is located in the lower abdomen, genitals, or the womb. In sanskrit, the name of this chakra is Svadhisthana, "ones own abode" or dwelling place, or sweetness. (feel free to ask questions as we go.. this is alot of material)

The element associated with the chakra is water, formless fluidity, change, motion, the law of polarity. This chakra is associated with desire, pleasure, sexuality, and procreation, nurturance, and clarisentience.

The celestial body associated with this chakra is the moon, with it's clear glow, and radiating beauty, polarizing the bright glowing contrast from the brilliant sun. This chakra is associated with the nourishing color of orange, which is associatiated with vitality, creativity, and potency.

The law of polarity or the attraction of opposites is central here, representative of yin and yang in our lifes. The attraction of male and female, and the fluidity and consistency of movement. Where the first chakra provides us with stability and grounding, this second chakra builds upon that by the adding the next level of manifestation present in our physical body..the delicate balance of movement, and change.

Consciousness moves from the feeling of one..in unity..to the perception of duality...the realization of difference...awareness for others, and the desire for change..movement. Movement is the creative force in this chakra..overcoming inertia or grounding of the first.

A creative visualization given is seen in the formless movement of water, as it drops from the sky to gently find it's way to the ocean, gaining momentum and force as it reaches it's dwelling place, is representative of the constant ebb and flow of life. The constant movement of blood through your veins and the dying and regeneration of cells througout or bodies. Consciousness experiences the formless nature of emotions. Finding the balance of the pleasure principle, of which is exhibited by finding out personal preference, as well as healthy sexual activity. The build up, intensity,release of creation that cause harmony and release of tension within the physical state.

Pleasure and sensation are essential in this chakra, helping the mind and body to establish better communication. Sensations are the building blocks of our feelings and emotions. Pleasure helps us to relax and release tension. It allows us to tune into our senses. It increases impulsivity within our physical body, which create rhythmic, coherant patterns soothing the nervous system. If desire is the seed of movement, then pleasure is the root of desire. It is essential for the rejuvenation of the spirit, and the healing of personal and cultural relationships. It is also good to point out this chakra is also representative of clarisentience, or empathy, the ability to sense other peoples feelings.

Of situations where you might feel the feelings of others rub off on you, or their state of joy harmonize with your own. Typically if negatively influenced, it can take energy away from your central focus causing confusion or distress. Other distresses to this chakra would be the lack of nurturance. The fundament needs of this chakra are touch, feeding with energy, love, and caring for the body. Denial of these basic needs can cause circulatory, kindey, bladder, and reproductive issues.The stones associated with this chakra are Carnelian, Moonstone, and coral, representative of the color yellow, and the celestial body. The demon of this chakra is guilt. The orientation is self-gratification. The seed sound of this chakra is Vam.

DISCUSSION:

James: I was thinking today that we went from beginning meditation to some pretty intense stuff here, but its wonderful information and I think it is practical too.
Flow: How can our awareness of these chakra traits help us?know what I mean?
James: Yes. Sun, you want to take that?
TESLA: Very...and I an so tickled to see this info shared here...and glad I can be here tonight
Flow: I mean, what can we do with it?
James: There are meditations that can be done to bring these aread into balance.
Sunset: i can
TESLA: yes, personally I meditate on the information
James: But being aware of the traits can help you see where you may need work.
Flow: sure, makes senseSunset: basically as we know
TESLA: <-can see more exactly now...today especially
Sunset: energy travels through our chakras.. the information you heard all is relative to this chakra to put it into more usable knowledge would be to see where polarity and awareness are either active or latent in this chakra overcoming inertia is a big theme..which means..understanding difference and movement and how those apply to your daily life..and what you hold as your beliefs
TESLA : Sunset, a passive aggressive nature would benefit from this work, yes?
James : Maybe after we cover all the chakras we can see about doing something on chakra balancing.
Sunset : like a person who doesn't have active boundaries who denies themself pleasure in any wayor has a lack of desire or passion in thier life
TESLA : Pardon..are we doing them all this session?
James: No Tes.. one per weekSunset: no tesla..next week is chakra 3. excessives in this chakra would be addiction weather sexual or physical :) emotional dependancy..co dependancy
TESLA : Hey this is the chakra for me this week :x
COOL: what a chakra
James: Cool, chakra is an energy point... there are 7 major chakras aligned with the spine.
Emerging: How many Chakra's in all?
James: I found the part about going from the grounding of the first chakra to overcoming inertia with movement in the second interesting.
Sunset: seven i think
James: 7 major ones
Emerging : 7 major's..
James: many many others
Flow: all mine are vibrating now
Sunset: actually as i am learning..chakra therapy is really important...
James: Tesla was my cohost (and boss) when this chat was in the alternative medicine forum
Sunset: i am sure you are just a weath of information too tesla
TESLA: I agree Sunset...waiting to hear more of your perception!
James: Sun, Tesla knows so much on so many subjects, I am in awe.
Sunset: well anodea judith wrote another book called eastern body..western mind..which goes more into healing therapies associtated with chakra balancing so perhaps in another forum we will do a class on that
James : Yes Sun, I was thinking about that.
Sunset : i think it could be very powerful in allowing healing aspects into different chakras that may be blockedEmerging : I want to get this book. :)
TESLA : I would like to hear more too
Sunset : how exciting!
TESLA : chakra healing is very important to me....personally
James : We are thinking of starting a study group separate from this class that would delve into some books like that one. Sunset would be our host on that.. :-) she has done such a wonderful job with the chakras.
Sunset: if you missed part of the discussion or presentation we are going to post it aren't we james?
James: Meditation Paths primary purpose is to promote and teach meditation, and offer support towards that end. yes, it will be posted.
Sunset: well you can focus on different chakras during meditation..the mantra is the seed word
James: Other related topics like this one are going to be covered but an in depth study would be more appropriate in another setting.
TESLA: Mantra? Must there be a mantra?
James: Yes, and we listed the mantra for the 2nd chakra
Sunset: i think meditation is key to initiate healing in every chakra
James: Vam
Emerging: The kind of discussion I have been longing for on here.
TESLA : I agree Sunset...but..must it be a mantra?
James: So we had Lam and Vam for the 1st and 2nd chakra
Sunset: you can meditate simply on the colors represented in each chakra to bring awareness and energy into that chakra as well
James: Are there any other thoughts and questions?
Papa: i need to learn how to meditate better i dont zone out just close my eyes and breathe
James: Papa, our site has a complete set of instructions from the first 8 weeks.
Papa: ok ill check it out thank you
TESLA: I simply need to redirect my own energies into self again...I am depleated and chakra therapy is the best way
Sunset: oh you might want to put up the link james
James: Email me to get on our mailing list.. but here is the link just in case you want to just go there....http://meditationpaths.blogspot.com/Meditation Paths
Sunset: can i mention something really fast james?
James: Its so nice to have you all here.. and thanks SO MUCH for this presentation Sunset.. it was wonderful. yes, go ahead
G4: This information is covered in a book entitled "The Serpent Power" by Arthur avalon
Sunset: was that i picked up a meditation cd with music..that is done by deepak chopra that goes through each energy center if anyone likes a guided type of thing
Emerging: I love Deepak.
Sunset: she mentions that book g4 in her bibliography
James: Yes.. I bet that is good.
Sunset: as well as other tantric teachings
TESLA: I have that Sunst...the vedic one?
James: There is also a chakra meditaion online that can be found at one of the links on our web page..
Emerging: I would like to get that..
Papa: can i always go to your classes????
Sunset: i don't have a copy but she gives credit to it
James: yes Papa and we will let you know when we add the study group
TESLA: the CD is done by your veidic onstitution
James: or book group or whatever Sunset wants to call it.
Sunset: oh no..it's put out by ..... rasa. it is called chakra balancing: body, mind and soul. it's actually very good..the backgroud music is very .. different
Papa: i just wanna heal others but mostly my wives CRohns Disease
James: Papa, you might want to try looking into more specific healing techniques like Reiki.
Sunset: woo that would be next weeks discussion papa on the third chakra and that too
Emerging: Crohns is a very tough illness... so sorry, Papa.
Papa: ty
TESLA: best to you and yours Papa
James: ok.. we like to end with a meditation.. which is a group focus.
Papa: ill check into Reiki but someone told me you have to get someone to do it for you
TESLA: May I say......
James: www.reiki.org will give you alot of good info
TESLA: choose your practioner VERY carefully
Papa: ok thank you very much
Emerging: I can't say enough about Reiki... it works wonders.
Papa: testla seems pretty expensive


GROUP MEDITATION:

Ok... lets all get comfortable so we can do a short meditation.

Sit with head, neck and trunk aligned.. sitting on edge of chair may give the best balance. hips higher than knees seems to help. Then relax... top down. let stillness settle over you like a blanket.

Relax forehead, jaw, neck , shoulders Breathe deeply and smoothly while you do this Relax torso, hips. legs, find a place to rest your arms, hands by kepboard on on thighs, palms up.

Then breathe deeply and smoothly... feel the energy of this group all around you.. breathe in the warm peaceful feeling of it. Exhale all tension.

Breathe in peaceful energy... breathe out all heaviness.

Let the stillness settle over you ...think of a pond becoming a mirror as it becomes still. Let the breath be gentle... moving through your heart space like a warm summer breeze in the trees.. rippling not the pond. Feel this stillness surround you, envelop you.

Let the heart open to the feeling of peace as you inhale this peaceful energy. Breathe out all tension, and anything that is blocking that feeling of peace.

Close your eyes for a minute and feel the peaceful feeling of the breath moving throught the heart space, caressesing it from the inside...Breathe peace

Taking one final deep breath and releasing.. let us bring this meditation gently to a close.


ENDING DISCUSSION:

James: any questions or anything anyone wants to share?
Stu: has anyone ever seen or can elobrate on the halo around one's head
Emerg: Aura?
James: Stu, that could be a visual of the 7th chakra
Stu: yes
G4: the halo around the head of a saint
Stu: some people can see it
G4: that is an artistic expression of an idea that we "could " develop a subtle body within the physical body
Stu: they try to photograph it
James: the crown chakra extends like that
Emerging: Yes, I have read that James.
James: we will get to that in about 5 weeks :)
G4: the aura is an occult term to denote the atmosphere around the physical body
Stu: I went to an EE prof group where that was discussed