According to the practice of chakra meditation, there are seven chakras locate din the different parts of the body. This chakra is located somewhere in the cervix in women and in the perineum in men. It is said to govern the skeletal and the excretory system of the body.
The fourth chakra is the Anahata or "unstruck". This chakra is located in the spinal column somewhere in the center of the chest. If this chakra is afflicted in the body, it is said to lead to respiratory disorders, heart problems, and low immunity.
The Ajna, or "command" chakra is said to be located in the mid-center of the brain somewhere at the top of the spinal cord. It governs the autonomic nervous system, pineal gland, and the pituitary gland. This chakra is also said to be attributed to the sense of intuition, higher level of mind and wisdom that is beyond normal intellect.
Chakra meditation is one of the more popular meditation techniques used today. It is the practice of awakening the charka in the body that is the aim of chakra meditation.
The third chakra is the Manipura or the "city of sparkling jewels". This chakra is located in the spinal column somewhere in the lumbar junction of the L1 and T12 vertebras.
Other bodily systems that this chakra may affect include the reproductive system such as the ovaries, fallopian tube and the uterus in women and the testes and prostrate gland in men. Attributes connected to this chakra include the sense of taste, the ability to analyze, a balanced sex drive, high fertility and no fear of water.
There is also the Vishudh chakra or "purification". Attributes to this chakra include the transformation of thoughts into speech, better ability to sing or speak, and the acute sense of hearing.
The Sahasrara or the "one thousand" chakra is said to have various positions according to different ancient texts but is usually found at the base of scalp. It is said to control no specific bodily system but has the overall control of the brain. The knowledge of the seven chakras is the basic in better understanding chakra meditation.
