How to Do a Jyoti Meditation

Jyoti means light and goodness. This is a very powerful meditation technique which requires a white candle.

The idea is to bring focused concentration to the chakra energy centers - where they become balanced. .

By practicing this meditation you will feel very serene and peaceful. You may also improve or build psychic vision and possibly see auras.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• white candle (lit)
• quiet sitting area
• 30 minutes
• meditation music (optional)

1. SET UP.
   
   Place the candle at a height that is equal to eye level.
   Place your chair or cushion 3-4 feet away from the candle.
   Use music without words if you so desire - but it's not required.

2. BREATHE.
   
   Take 5 deep breaths through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
   Do this slowly and with your eyes open or closed - whichever you prefer.

3. BEGIN THE JYOTI MEDITATION AT THE CROWN CENTER
   
   Look at and focus on the candle's flame.
   Close your eyes.
   Visualize the flame at your Crown Center 6 inches above your head.
   Do 5 deep breaths like before - and each time see the candle in your mind's eye getting brighter and brighter.

4. MOVE TO THE THIRD EYE AJA BROW CENTER
   
   Repeat the sequence in step 3 - take 5 breaths and visualize the flame getting brighter in the brow center each time.

5. MOVE TO THE THROAT CENTER
   
   Repeat the sequence in step 3 - take 5 breaths and visualize the flame getting brighter in the throat center each time.

6. MOVE TO THE HEART CENTER
   
   Repeat the sequence in step 3 - take 5 breaths and visualize the flame getting brighter in the Heart center each time.

7. MOVE TO THE SOLAR PLEXUS CENTER
   
   Repeat the sequence in step 3 - take 5 breaths and visualize the flame getting brighter in the Solar plexus center each time.

8. MOVE TO THE PELVIS NAVAL CENTER
   
   Repeat the sequence in step 3 - take 5 breaths and visualize the flame getting brighter in the Pelvis Naval center each time.

9. MOVE TO THE BASE ROOT CENTER
   
   Repeat the sequence in step 3 - take 5 breaths and visualize the flame getting brighter in the Root or Base center each time.

10. MOVE BACK TO THE CROWN CENTER
    
    Repeat the sequence in step 3 - take 5 breaths and visualize the flame getting brighter in the Crown center each time.
    
    This completes the energy circuit.

11. Chant OM 12 times. Smile and give thanks to yourself for taking time to be centered and balanced.

Tips & Warnings

• Recommend doing this mediation at least weekly.
• Always work with candles in a safe manner. For example: don't place a lit cangel any place where an animal can knock it over. Always think safety first!