Chakra Series: The Third Eye Chakra
Welcome to the second stop in our Chakra Series, where we are exploring each of the seven chakras in depth. Today, we are working with the Third Eye Chakra.
The Third Eye Chakra, (also known as Ajna in Sanskrit), is the sixth chakra, located between the brows. It governs clarity, intuition, understanding, and spiritual insight. It’s associated with the color indigo and the symbol of the two-petaled lotus, representing the balance of duality. Unblocking this chakra fosters intuition, imagination, and wisdom.
Key Aspects of the Third Eye Chakra
Meaning: Ajna (pronounced agya) translates to “foremost” in Sanskrit, signifying the most prominent center of our consciousness.
Location: In the brain, approximately 4 inches behind the center of the eyebrows
Color: Indigo
Function: Intuition, visualization, imagination, and inner wisdom
Sound/Sanskrit Mantra: “Om”
Signs of Imbalance
Blocked: Difficulty focusing, inability to visualize or plan for the future, poor memory, feeling detached from intuition
Overactive: Obsessive thoughts, chaotic dreams, extreme daydreaming, feeling detached from the body
Physical Symptoms: Headaches, sinus issues, poor vision, sleep disturbances
Benefits of a Balanced Third Eye Chakra
Enhanced Intuition and Psychic Abilities: An open Third Eye means you are more perceptive and insightful, and better able to receive guidance from the spiritual realm. Stronger gut feelings.
Greater Clarity: You are more alert, able to focus well on tasks, and make better decisions.
Insightful Dreams: Dreams are more vivid and meaningful.
Greater Self Awareness and Spiritual Awareness: You can better understand yourself, and pay stronger attention to the unseen.
How to Unblock and Balance the Third Eye
Meditation & Visualization: Focus on the space between the eyebrows, visualizing an indigo light.
Affirmations: Use phrases like “I trust my intuition”, “I am connected to my higher self”, and “I follow my inner guidance”.
Yoga Poses: Practice poses that bring attention to the forehead, such as Child’s Pose (Balasana), Forward Fold (Uttanasana), and Dolphin Pose (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana).
Breathwork (Pranayama): Use Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana) to balance the rational and intuitive sides of the brain.
Crystals: Utilize Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite, Sodalite, and Fluorite.
