Chakra is the Sanskrit word for circular wheels of energy, which are in and around our bodies. The 7 chakras line up in the center of our bodies. Chakras 8 through 12 are connected to the soul, the divine and the cosmos (www.energymuse.com). The 6th chakra is the third eye chakra.
Third Eye Chakra
Sanskrit name: Ajna
Association: intuition, foresight
Imbalances: headaches, dizziness, depression, addictive behavior, eye problems
Symbol: Om inside an inverted triangle within a circle with 2 lotus petals
Color: indigo
Element: light
Location: forehead, between eye brows
Healing Stones to balance, heal and cleanse Ajna: agate, kyanite, cordierite, labradorite, lapis lazuli, larimar
Essential Oils to support Ajna: vetiver, rosemary, angelic root, frankincense, cypress, sandalwood, bay laurel, patchouli, clary sage, marjoram, helichrysum, juniper
Organs connected to Ajna: eyes, cerebrum, pineal gland, ear, nervous system
Strengthening Ajna: Child’s Pose (Balasana), Head to Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana), Dolphin Pose (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana)
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It’s always so interesting to learn more about the world of yoga and its different aspects. I find the head to knee pose very hard to do.
Keep practicing…it will get easier:)
I love stuff like this. While I am still new to learning all about it, I believe we as human beings certainly have intuitive ways that not everyone can hone into as their minds are just too busy 😉
I agree:)
I have never heard of this. I do know some people who use healing stones and essential oils.
I am totally unfamiliar with chakras. Thank you for teaching me about the third eye chakra. I learned a lot and I need to start doing more yoga!
Yoga is so good for you…give it a try
This was a very interesting read. I don’t know much about chakras but I’ve been hearing a lot more lately.
Thank you Ada
Wow this is very interesting. I never thought something like this really happens in real life, I only know chakra in animes. Cool stuff
I also heart that eating raw cacao helps with strengthening 3rd chakra…Great article will use your tips for the future
Thanks for the info:)
I suffer from a lot of headaches and migraines and have been thinking about trying out some essential oils. I have heard amazing things about them!
Definitely give it a try…I make beaded malas and I’ve made one for headaches and migraines.
Always great to learn something new! This post was definitely an interesting read. I’m going to have to look into this topic some more!
Thanks Tim
Everyone is always mentioning essential oils, so I’m happy to see essential oils can support 3rd eye chakra! Very interesting.
I don’t know much about Chakra, but this is very interesting!
I enjoy reading your posts so much! It is like opening up an entire world I had no idea existed!
Thanks Debra
I’ve been interested in learning about Chakras before but never fully explored it. I love reading your posts about the different kinds of Chakras.
Thanks Peachy
I’m so fascinated by chakras, so I appreciate you posting all this great information. 🙂 Thank you for that! 🙂
Thanks Sara
Interesting post!
I’ve just started practicing yoga, and I am so excited and fascinated by the different chakras. Thanks for sharing this great post!
Don’t you just love yoga??? So glad you liked the post.
This is very interesting. I’ve always wanted to start up yoga! Thanks for the insights!
This is really interesting! I love yoga but don’t know anything about chakras.
Thank you for this. I really need to learn more about Chakras and integrating that into my yoga routines.
This is so interesting! I don’t know much about chakras but would love to learn more. Thanks for sharing
This is so interesting! I always get headaches and I wonder if I try the essential oils if it’ll help ease my pain.
Give them a try…they may help:)