Color: violet Location: crown of the head and the cerebral cortex Endocrine gland: pituitary Note: B Developmental stage: is throughout life Element: spirit Crown Chakra Therapy: Shirodhara One of ayurveda’s most divine bodywork treatments, shirodhara—the continuous flow of oil over the forehead. This technique stimulates both the pituitary gland and the third eye, calming the nervous system, releasing stress and negative emotions, improving sleep, and heightening spiritual awareness. Continue Reading
Third Eye Chakra
The Sanskrit name of this chakra is ajna, which means perceive and command. The third eye chakra is associated with our intuitive consciousness. This sixth chakra governs our mind, rational thought, insight and wisdom. It corresponds with spiritual revelations, wisdom and insightfulness. This level of consciousness is associated with the Western notion of the subconscious mind that governs our actions in life. From the level of a clear third eye chakra we are intuitively aware of the Continue Reading
The Heart Chakra
The Sanscrit name of the heart chakra is anahata, meaning un-struck. The heart chakra is associated with the parts of consciousness in respect to unconditional love, compassion and spiritual growth. This fourth chakra includes matters of devotion and forgiveness, and parallels gifts from the heart such as benevolence and empathy. The relationships associated with the heart chakra are with those whom are closest to our heart such as our partners, parents, siblings, children and pets. The parts Continue Reading
Solar Plexus Chakra
The Sanscrit name of this chakra is manipura, meaning lustrous gem. The solar plexus chakra is associated with the fire element and parts of our consciousness having to do with perceptions of power, control, motivation, and ingenuity. This third chakra corresponds with issues related to the ego, personality and creation of self. It also includes gifts of unconditional support, friendship and personal dignity, and the formation of self-esteem. In its clear state, the solar plexus represents Continue Reading
