AJNA - THIRD EYE CHAKRA
Element: LIGHT
Sensation: ENLIGHTENMENT
Color: INDIGO
Location: CENTER OF HEAD BETWEEN THE EYEBROWS
Organs: PINEAL, PITUITAROTY
Mantra: SHAM
Ajna is our 6th chakra and is associated with our 'sixth sense' - our ability to tap into the spiritual realm, our intuition, and wisdom. While our two eyes provide vision into the present everyday life, Ajna chakra allows us to see into the future and cross the barrier into the mystical. Anja means ‘perceive’, ‘command’, or ‘beyond wisdom’ in Sanskrit.
Strengthening the energy of Anja gives us clear vision. It reveals what is true, authentic, and important. It removes illusions. Ajna enhances our natural intuition and helps guide us forward, revealing the path we are meant to walk.
The seed sound of Anja is Sham which is believed to be the sound of the universe. Changing the sound of Sham creates vibrational energy which activates the Third Eye.
When our Ajna Chakra is out of balance we experience things like:
Headaches
Migraines
Insomnia
Close-mindedness
Cynicism
Attachment to material objects
When in balance we experience:
Gratitude
Open-mindedness
Clairvoyance
Lucid Dreams
Dissolution of Ego
How to balance your Ajna Chakra:
There are a number of ways that you can work to bring balance to Ajna Chakra. You can chant OM, meditate or do yoga asanas.
Healing Stones: Amythest is the best stone for Ajna Chakra.
Essential oils: Lavender, Palo santo, myrrh, sandalwood, sage
You can use affirmations:
I trust my intuition
I see and honor my true nature
My gut will guide me
My thoughts are calm and peaceful
I am connected to the divine
Finding balance in the Third Eye Chakra through movement and action.
Some of the best Yoga poses for activating Ajna:
Handstand
Childs Pose
Humble Warrior
Lotus or Easy Pose
Other action-oriented ways of grounding and bringing balance to Ajna:
Mediation
Prayer
Chanting
Nature Immersion
Our bodies are made up of 7 powerful energy centers called Chakras. The chakra system starts at the base of our spine and moves up toward the crown of our head. In Sanskrit, chakra means ‘wheel’ or ‘disc’. The spiraling vortex of energy in each chakra center corresponds to different organs, functions of the body, or emotions. When our chakras are ‘open’ the energy can move freely but if an energy system is disrupted, it becomes ‘blocked’ and we suffer disease. The energy of your chakras influences your mindset, behavior, and wellbeing. You can help bring the energy of these powerful meridians into alignment through practical action.