Third Eye Chakra: Clear Intuition

What are the Chakras?

The Sanskrit word chakra translates to a “wheel” or “disk.” In yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, this term refers to wheels of energy throughout the body. There are seven main chakras that align along the spine, starting from the base of the spine to the crown of the head.1

Chakras store the energy of thoughts, feelings, memories, experiences, and actions. Chakra healing refers to the idea that when all of our chakras are open, energy can run through them freely, and harmony exists between the body, mind, and spirit, creating a sense of overall well-being.

Don’t worry if this sounds “woo-woo” to you at first. Honestly, it did to me, too. Now that I’ve done more research, though, I understand that this is all about holistic connection. Let’s dig in.

Third Eye Chakra

The Sanskrit word for Third Eye Chakra is “Ajna” which means “command” and “perceiving.”

Universal Color: Indigo

Element: Light

Location: Center of the forehead between your eyebrows

Associated Body Parts: Head, eyes, pituitary gland, pineal gland 

The Third Eye Chakra is the center of openness and imagination.

Open Chakra: Your intuition is your constant guide that you trust. You have a strong sense of your own inner truth and you listen to and follow it as it guides you on your life path. You act in confidence based on your intuition. 2

Closed Chakra: You feel disconnected from your intuition. You feel lost when it comes to your own spiritual purpose and path in life. You turn to others for validation and permission to move forward in your life. You get headaches and often feel tension in your brow area. 2

When our Third Eye Chakra is not in balance, we may experience the following physical & emotional manifestations:⁠ inability to see the bigger picture, lack of vision for the future, a feeling of being stuck, indulging in fantasies, and lack of clarity. ⁠⠀

The following MANTRAS can help open and balance the Third Eye Chakra.

• I am healing my mind, body, and soul.
• I trust my intuition.
• I am open to inspiration.
• I see clearly.
• I think clearly.
• I flow with the universe and trust its guidance.
• I am able to forgive and learn from my past. ⁠
• I love and accept myself. ⁠

Following are ACTIVITIES that help open and balance the Third Eye Chakra:

• Meditate outside in natural sunlight
• Practice light therapy
• Practice breathwork
• Take a break from tv, phones, and screens
• Pay attention to your dreams
• Journal

Third Eye Chakra Journal Prompts

• Practice Yoga, especially these poses: Child’s Pose, Downward Facing Dog, Forward Fold, Low Lunge, Crescent, Eagle, Dolphin

30 min Third Eye Chakra Yin Yoga & Affirmations for Intuition and Insight

Third Eye Chakra Balancing Flow l Alo Yoga

• Listening to Music that corresponds to the Third Eye Chakra (426 Hz) 

OPEN THIRD EYE CHAKRA - Powerful Pineal Gland Activation Music

THIRD EYE CHAKRA OPENING MEDITATION MUSIC

Third Eye Chakra - Beautiful Chorus

Following are HEALING FOODS that help open and balance the Third Eye Chakra:

-Purple Foods: Figs, Grapes, Raisins, Blackberries, Prunes, Eggplant, Purple Potatoes, Purple Cabbage, Purple Carrots, Purple Asparagus
-Chocolate
-Nettle, Ginger, Passion Flower

Following are ESSENTIAL OILS that help open and balance the Third Eye Chakra:

Clary Sage, Lemongrass, Frankincense, Jasmine, Lavender, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Spruce, Patchouli

Following are CRYSTALS that help open and balance the Third Eye Chakra:

Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Sodalite, Celestite, Blue Aventurine

Our special Third Eye Chakra blend contains Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Spruce, and Lapis Lazuli Crystals, which help to heighten consciousness and see your highest self more clearly.

Namaste.

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