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