The Third Eye Chakra
Ajna
"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." Henry David Thoreau
THE THIRD EYE CHAKRA IS THE SIXTH CHAKRA. It is located on the forehead, between the eyebrows, it is the center of intuition and foresight. The function of the third eye chakra is driven by the principle of openness and imagination.
The sixth chakra is referred to as:
- Third eye chakra
- Brow chakra
- Ajna chakra
- Bhru Madhya
- Dvidak Padma
- The most common Sanskrit name for the Third eye chakra is “Ajna”, which means “command” and “perceiving”. This chakra is related to the “supreme element”, which is the combination of all the elements in their pure form. Yogic meaning of the 3rd eye chakra. In yogic metaphysics, the third eye or Ajna chakra, is the center where we transcend duality – the duality of a personal “I” separate from the rest of the world, of a personality that exists independently from everything else.
The third eye chakra is most commonly represented with the color purple or bluish purple. The auric color of third eye chakra energy can also be seen as translucent purple or bluish white. Rather than by its color, it is characterized by the quality of its luminescence or soft radiance that reminds us of the moon light.
The image of the Third Eye chakra symbol contains two elements frequently associated with wisdom: the upside down triangle and the lotus flower.
The most commonly accepted location for the sixth chakra is between the eyebrows, slightly above at the bridge of your nose. Contrary to a common misconception, it is not located in the middle of the forehead, but between the eyes where the eyebrows would meet. It can also be described as being located behind the eyes in the middle of the head. Note that secondary chakras run along the midline of the forehead, but the third eye chakra is typically located lower.
The Third eye chakra is associated to the pineal gland in charge of regulating biorhythms, including sleep and wake time. It’s a gland located in the brain that is a center of attention because of its relationship with the perception and effect of light and altered or “mystical” states of consciousness. It’s positioned close to the optical nerves, and as such, sensitive to visual stimulations and changes in lighting.
The third eye chakra is associated with the following psychological and behavioral characteristics:
The third eye chakra is an instrument to perceive the more subtle qualities of reality. It goes beyond the more physical senses into the realm of subtle energies. Awakening your third eye allows you to open up to an intuitive sensibility and inner perception. Because it connects us with a different way of seeing and perceiving, the third eye chakra’s images are often hard to describe verbally. It puts us in touch with the ineffable and the intangible more closely. Third eye visions are also often more subtle than regular visions: They may appear a bit “blurry”, ghost-like, cloudy, or dream-like. Sometimes however, the inner visions might be clear like a movie playing in front of your eyes.
Sustaining awareness of third eye chakra energy might require focus and the ability to relax into a different way of seeing. When we focus our mind and consciousness, we can see beyond the distractions and illusions that stand before us and have more insight to live and create more deeply aligned with our highest good. The third eye chakra is associated with the archetypal dimensions, as well as the realm of spirits.
When the Third eye chakra has an imbalance, it can manifest as:
- Vision
- Intuition
- Perception of subtle dimensions and movements of energy
- Psychic abilities related to clairvoyance and clairaudience especially
- Access to mystical states, illumination
- Connection to wisdom, insight
- Motivates inspiration and creativity
The third eye chakra is an instrument to perceive the more subtle qualities of reality. It goes beyond the more physical senses into the realm of subtle energies. Awakening your third eye allows you to open up to an intuitive sensibility and inner perception. Because it connects us with a different way of seeing and perceiving, the third eye chakra’s images are often hard to describe verbally. It puts us in touch with the ineffable and the intangible more closely. Third eye visions are also often more subtle than regular visions: They may appear a bit “blurry”, ghost-like, cloudy, or dream-like. Sometimes however, the inner visions might be clear like a movie playing in front of your eyes.
Sustaining awareness of third eye chakra energy might require focus and the ability to relax into a different way of seeing. When we focus our mind and consciousness, we can see beyond the distractions and illusions that stand before us and have more insight to live and create more deeply aligned with our highest good. The third eye chakra is associated with the archetypal dimensions, as well as the realm of spirits.
When the Third eye chakra has an imbalance, it can manifest as:
- Feeling stuck in the daily grind without being able to look beyond your problems and set a guiding vision for yourself
- Overactive third chakra without support from the rest of the chakra system may manifest as fantasies that appear more real than reality, indulgence in psychic fantasies and illusions
- Not being able to establish a vision for oneself and realize it
- Rejection of everything spiritual or beyond the usual
- Not being able to see the greater picture
- Lack of clarity
HOW TO OPEN THE THIRD EYE CHAKRA
AVOID FLUORIDE
Pay close attention to the water in your life: tap water is a source of fluoride, which contributes to pineal gland calcification. Fluoridated toothpaste is another prominent source of fluoride in modern diets, as are inorganic produce and artificial drinks made with impure water. Consider adding water filters to your sink and shower faucets.
SUPPLEMENT YOUR DIET
The list of supplements that support and detoxify the third eye is long and includes raw cacao, goji berries, garlic, lemons, watermelon, bananas, honey, coconut oil, hemp seeds, cilantro, seaweed, honey, chlorella, spirulina, blue-green algae, raw apple cider vinegar, zeolite, ginseng, borax, Vitamin D3, bentonite clay and chlorophyll are all ingredients that aide purification of the pineal gland.
USE ESSENTIALS OILS
Many essential oils stimulate the pineal gland and facilitate states of spiritual awareness, including lavender, sandalwood, frankincense, parsley and pine. Essential oils may be inhaled directly, added to body oil, burned in a diffuser and added to bathwater.
SUNGAZE
The sun is a great source of power. Gaze gently at the sun during the first few minutes of sunrise and last few minutes of sunset to boost your pineal gland.
MEDITATE AND CHANT
Meditation activates the pineal gland through intention: consider visualizing the decalcification of the pineal gland, as its sacred nature is illuminated and directly connected to source. Chanting causes the tetrahedron bone in the nose to resonate, which causes stimulation of the pineal gland. Considering chanting “Om,” also known as the sound of the universe, 108 times each day.
USE CRYSTALS
Crystals are influential allies in the quest to awaken the third eye. Use crystals and gemstones in the purple, indigo and violet color palette. This color palette serves to awaken, balance, align and nurture the third eye. Try amethyst, purple sapphire, purple violet tourmaline, rhodonite and sodalite.
AVOID FLUORIDE
Pay close attention to the water in your life: tap water is a source of fluoride, which contributes to pineal gland calcification. Fluoridated toothpaste is another prominent source of fluoride in modern diets, as are inorganic produce and artificial drinks made with impure water. Consider adding water filters to your sink and shower faucets.
SUPPLEMENT YOUR DIET
The list of supplements that support and detoxify the third eye is long and includes raw cacao, goji berries, garlic, lemons, watermelon, bananas, honey, coconut oil, hemp seeds, cilantro, seaweed, honey, chlorella, spirulina, blue-green algae, raw apple cider vinegar, zeolite, ginseng, borax, Vitamin D3, bentonite clay and chlorophyll are all ingredients that aide purification of the pineal gland.
USE ESSENTIALS OILS
Many essential oils stimulate the pineal gland and facilitate states of spiritual awareness, including lavender, sandalwood, frankincense, parsley and pine. Essential oils may be inhaled directly, added to body oil, burned in a diffuser and added to bathwater.
SUNGAZE
The sun is a great source of power. Gaze gently at the sun during the first few minutes of sunrise and last few minutes of sunset to boost your pineal gland.
MEDITATE AND CHANT
Meditation activates the pineal gland through intention: consider visualizing the decalcification of the pineal gland, as its sacred nature is illuminated and directly connected to source. Chanting causes the tetrahedron bone in the nose to resonate, which causes stimulation of the pineal gland. Considering chanting “Om,” also known as the sound of the universe, 108 times each day.
USE CRYSTALS
Crystals are influential allies in the quest to awaken the third eye. Use crystals and gemstones in the purple, indigo and violet color palette. This color palette serves to awaken, balance, align and nurture the third eye. Try amethyst, purple sapphire, purple violet tourmaline, rhodonite and sodalite.
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Eye Yoga For Ajna Chakra:
You can do the essential eye yoga which would help you relax and assist you in healing of third eye. All you need to do is rub your palms together constantly and vigorously to generate the heat and then place the warm hands softly over both your eyes. You can also do one more form of eye yoga where you need to move your eyeballs up, down and left right as far as they go. Move them both in clockwise as well as anticlockwise direction slowly all 360 degrees.
Visualization Meditation To Open Third Eye Or Ajna Chakra:
This is the most beneficial and effective meditation to open the third eye. Close your both the eyes and imagine the third eye as a big round eye at the center in the forehead just above the two eyebrows. Imagine it is expanding to both the sides and behind you. Imagine the third eye stretches all around your head to grow up with the ability to dream and to visualize things in a broader way. Imagine the third eye is of indigo color and this is expanding all through your head and giving you ample amount of chance to visualize, imagine and grow up with wisdom and inspiration towards a higher self reflection.
Mandala Meditation To Open Third Eye:
This is one more meditation which can help you open the Ajna chakra when done properly. In the first stage of this meditating procedure, run on the spot with open eyes, getting your knees up as high as you can and let you keep a deep and even breathing meanwhile. This moves the energy flow within. Do it for 15 minutes.
In the second stage which is again to be done for 15 minutes, close your eyes, keep your mouth loose and open and then gently sway. This gets the awakened energies to the naval.
The third stage of Mandala meditation runs for 15 minutes where you need to lie back and rotate your eyeballs in a clockwise direction. Make the eyeball rotation vigorous and fast. Keep the mouth relax and open and place your head absolutely still with soft and gentle breathing. This helps you get your centered energies to the Ajna chakra or the third eye. Do this for 15 minutes.
In the forth stage all your need is close your eyes and be still.
Dream Meditation For Third Eye Or Ajna Chakra:
This is one more crucial forms of mediation which helps you in opening up the third eye. To maintain this, all you need is have a writing pad or keep a voice recorder near your bed. As soon as you awaken from a dream in the night, quickly write it down or record it on. This would help you remember your dreams. You can decode your dreams which are the images and voices arising from the subconscious mind and help in improving your wisdom and knowledge vividly.
Exercise That Helps In The Flow Of Life-Force Energy In The Body:
There is a wonderful exercise where you need to maintain a posture which allows the life-force energy to flow all throughout your body and scope you to do whatever you want to do with your mind and body. At first sit on the edge of a chair keeping your spine straight and head erect. Join your feet and take them back until they remain directly below your spine. Now raise your heels so that your feet are resting on your toes touching the ground. Start bouncing your feet up and down, keeping your toes on the ground itself. Allow you arms hang straight down the two sides of your body. Open your fingers, keep your hand relaxed and shake your hands and arms gently. Place the crystal or gemstone between and slightly above the brow during meditation.
Essential Oils To Be Used For Opening The Third Eye Chakra or The Ajna Chakra:
There are some essential oils which can be applied over the forehead where the third eye is known to be located so as to help in cleansing and balancing the third eye chakra. This is one of the most essential part in healing of third eye chakra. You can prefer any of the essential oils like Marjoram, Juniper, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Sandalwood
Beneficial Diet To Open The Third Eye Chakra Or Ajna Chakra:
Diet can help you in healing the third eye or the Ajna Chakra. Eating dark fruits and dark chocolates can be beneficial in opening the third eye(Ajna) chakra.
Some Other Essential Things To Introduce In Your Routine To Open The Third Eye:
Introduce the indigo color to your home interiors and also prefer wearing this rich color for it belongs to the 6th chakra and gets you the light by working for healing of the third eye.
Go for a gazing at the stars during night time.
Look for some healing stones that help in clearing away negativity and help you to restore proper energy flow. Amethyst, Quartz, Moonstone etc., are some of the most crucial healing stones used to open the third eye.
Encourage daydreaming more. Allow your imagination flow free in your mind. Imagine things and keep enough room for the healing of your third eye.
Follow your instinct and do whatever you love to do.
Express the world your unique creativity and know that your life and your living is an art to be expressed and flourished.
Eye Yoga For Ajna Chakra:
You can do the essential eye yoga which would help you relax and assist you in healing of third eye. All you need to do is rub your palms together constantly and vigorously to generate the heat and then place the warm hands softly over both your eyes. You can also do one more form of eye yoga where you need to move your eyeballs up, down and left right as far as they go. Move them both in clockwise as well as anticlockwise direction slowly all 360 degrees.
Visualization Meditation To Open Third Eye Or Ajna Chakra:
This is the most beneficial and effective meditation to open the third eye. Close your both the eyes and imagine the third eye as a big round eye at the center in the forehead just above the two eyebrows. Imagine it is expanding to both the sides and behind you. Imagine the third eye stretches all around your head to grow up with the ability to dream and to visualize things in a broader way. Imagine the third eye is of indigo color and this is expanding all through your head and giving you ample amount of chance to visualize, imagine and grow up with wisdom and inspiration towards a higher self reflection.
Mandala Meditation To Open Third Eye:
This is one more meditation which can help you open the Ajna chakra when done properly. In the first stage of this meditating procedure, run on the spot with open eyes, getting your knees up as high as you can and let you keep a deep and even breathing meanwhile. This moves the energy flow within. Do it for 15 minutes.
In the second stage which is again to be done for 15 minutes, close your eyes, keep your mouth loose and open and then gently sway. This gets the awakened energies to the naval.
The third stage of Mandala meditation runs for 15 minutes where you need to lie back and rotate your eyeballs in a clockwise direction. Make the eyeball rotation vigorous and fast. Keep the mouth relax and open and place your head absolutely still with soft and gentle breathing. This helps you get your centered energies to the Ajna chakra or the third eye. Do this for 15 minutes.
In the forth stage all your need is close your eyes and be still.
Dream Meditation For Third Eye Or Ajna Chakra:
This is one more crucial forms of mediation which helps you in opening up the third eye. To maintain this, all you need is have a writing pad or keep a voice recorder near your bed. As soon as you awaken from a dream in the night, quickly write it down or record it on. This would help you remember your dreams. You can decode your dreams which are the images and voices arising from the subconscious mind and help in improving your wisdom and knowledge vividly.
Exercise That Helps In The Flow Of Life-Force Energy In The Body:
There is a wonderful exercise where you need to maintain a posture which allows the life-force energy to flow all throughout your body and scope you to do whatever you want to do with your mind and body. At first sit on the edge of a chair keeping your spine straight and head erect. Join your feet and take them back until they remain directly below your spine. Now raise your heels so that your feet are resting on your toes touching the ground. Start bouncing your feet up and down, keeping your toes on the ground itself. Allow you arms hang straight down the two sides of your body. Open your fingers, keep your hand relaxed and shake your hands and arms gently. Place the crystal or gemstone between and slightly above the brow during meditation.
Essential Oils To Be Used For Opening The Third Eye Chakra or The Ajna Chakra:
There are some essential oils which can be applied over the forehead where the third eye is known to be located so as to help in cleansing and balancing the third eye chakra. This is one of the most essential part in healing of third eye chakra. You can prefer any of the essential oils like Marjoram, Juniper, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Sandalwood
Beneficial Diet To Open The Third Eye Chakra Or Ajna Chakra:
Diet can help you in healing the third eye or the Ajna Chakra. Eating dark fruits and dark chocolates can be beneficial in opening the third eye(Ajna) chakra.
Some Other Essential Things To Introduce In Your Routine To Open The Third Eye:
Introduce the indigo color to your home interiors and also prefer wearing this rich color for it belongs to the 6th chakra and gets you the light by working for healing of the third eye.
Go for a gazing at the stars during night time.
Look for some healing stones that help in clearing away negativity and help you to restore proper energy flow. Amethyst, Quartz, Moonstone etc., are some of the most crucial healing stones used to open the third eye.
Encourage daydreaming more. Allow your imagination flow free in your mind. Imagine things and keep enough room for the healing of your third eye.
Follow your instinct and do whatever you love to do.
Express the world your unique creativity and know that your life and your living is an art to be expressed and flourished.
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