Location:
Top of the head
Affirmation:
I am attuned to divine energy.
Mantra:
Om
The seventh primary chakra is the Crown Chakra or Sahasrara. Translated as the “Lotus of a Thousand Petals”, this chakra is a source of enlightenment and spiritual awareness. It rules over wisdom, consciousness, and divine knowledge. While the Root Chakra grounds us in the solidity of the Earth, our Crown Chakra channels the purest life force (prana) from the Universe, connecting you to truth and inspiring a sense of oneness. Ever heard of the concept of a “higher self”? Your Crown Chakra is like a bridge to that wiser, more knowing inner sage. Because it’s located at the top of the head, the Crown Chakra controls also higher physical functions like the pineal gland, the upper brain, the cerebral cortex, and the central nervous system.
When the Crown Chakra is in balance, you’re guided by a greater power and live with spiritual awareness. You feel connected to something bigger. Your mind is open to all possibilities, helping you move beyond any self-perceived limitations and material desires. Fears? Doubts? Forget ‘em: you’re ready to fulfill your highest potential.
Out of Balance:
When the Crown Chakra is blocked or out of balance, you may feel lost and without purpose. Life has no meaning and you don’t know who you are. A blocked Crown Chakra can result in a cynical attitude and excessive doubt. Conversely, an overactive Crown Chakra may result in overthinking, anxiety, or frustration. Physical symptoms include headaches, fatigue, memory problems, and mental fog. Having migraines? Feeling flustered? Your Crown Chakra may need some attention.
How to Heal Your Crown Chakra:
The Crown Chakra is all about our spiritual needs. Regular meditation, prayer, and yoga are excellent ways to get in touch with this vital energy center. You can also try activities that fulfill you on a deeper level and spark personal inspiration. This can include dream journaling, a walk in nature, or looking at works of art. The more satisfied your soul, the more balanced the Crown Chakra. You can also meditate with gemstones like Amethyst and Selenite or burn essential oils like Palo Santo and Frankincense.
Gemstones:
Amethyst
Calms the mind and connects you to the divine presence within.
Clear Quartz
Inspires inner clarity and purifies the mind.
Selenite
Enhances spiritual awareness and unites you with your higher self.
Essential Oils:
- Frankincense: Purifying and inspiring. Facilitates meditation and connects you to a higher realm.
- Sandalwood: Uplifting and balancing. Lets you engage with a higher power and nurtures an authentic self.
- Palo Santo: Relaxing and purifying. Clears away negative energy and cleanses the spirit.
- Myrrh: Clearing and inspiring. Calms the mind and restores inner clarity.
- Camphor: Clarifying and focusing. Increases the flow of Prana and diminishes ego.
Mudras:
Anjali: Creates a union with the divine and nurtures spiritual devotion.
Bhairava: Encourages inner stillness and releases fear.
Yoga Poses:
Lotus Pose:
Stabilizes your core to give the body more space for deep breathing. Calms the mind so you can connect to your higher self. Stimulates the spine.
Headstand:
Stimulates the head’s blood flow to deliver fresh oxygen to the brain. Clears the mind for increased focus.
