Ajna Chakra: The Sixth Chakra (Third Eye)

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Discovering the Third Eye Chakra

A Chakra is an energy center in the body. The Third Eye, or Brow, Chakra, the Purple lotus of energy, is located in the middle of the forehead. It is the Chakra that controls intellect, intuition and inner sight. It helps us with exploring and understanding the world around us and getting in touch with out inner voice.

This lens will highlight the primary attributes of this sixth Chakra, Ajna, then describe how to recognize and work with issues based in the Third Eye.

What is a Chakra?

A Chakra is an energy center in the body. There are seven primary Chakra points located in key areas of the body that regulate the flow of energy (prana, chi, qi) through the system.

All About the Third Eye

The Chakra of INNER VISION


    Demon of the Fourth Chakra: ILLUSION

    Specifics of Ajna

    Location: Third Eye / Brow
    Color: Purple
    Sounds: Woodwinds
    Mantra: Ke-sham
    Yantra/Symbol: 2 petaled lotus
    Element: Command-center of the elements
    Glands: Pituitary
    Meridian: Bladder
    Sense: ESP (Extra-sensory perception)
    Planet: Uranus

Chakra Healing Resources

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The Reign of the Third Eye



    Emotional Arena:

    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Truth
    • Ability to learn from experience
    • Self-evaluation
    • Intuition
    • Dreams


    Physical Arena:

    • Brain
    • Nervous system
    • Pituitary gland
    • Sinuses

Sounds of the Third Eye

Track Artist Album  
Ajna - Third Eye Chakra Namaste True Chakras
Brow / Third Eye Chakra Aaditya Chakra Healing (Balancing and Tuning)
Owl Song, Third Eye Chakra Steve Wyse - Sleeps By Deer Sound Healing
Brow - Clarity of Truth and Wisdom, Third Eye (A Tonal Center) Elizabeth Byrd: Cellist - Breath and the Chakras The Healing Cello CD Series Vibration and Tonal Therapy: Body Balancing

What does "Blocked" mean?

Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning "wheel" or "vortex" which reflects the shape and motion of the Chakra energy. A healthy Chakra is open in the center and spins smoothly in a clock-wise manner.

Is your Third Eye Blocked?


    Some of the most common questions to ask about Third Eye Chakra issues involve our concentration, intellect, and our inner voice.

    Consider these Questions:

    • Do you often get headaches?
    • Do you get the sense there are memories you are blocking?
    • Do you experience frequent nightmares or not dream at all?
    • Do you suffer from frequent depression or anxiety?
    • Do you have difficulty focusing your thoughts leaving you feeling scattered?


    Symptoms of a blocked 3rd Eye Chakra can manifest through the body or personality - sometimes a combination of both.


    Emotional Imbalances:

    • Hallucinations
    • Delusions
    • Obsessions
    • Nightmares
    • Intrusive memories
    • Difficulty concentrating
    • Excessive fantasizing
    • Lack of imagination
    • Problems visualizing
    • Insensitivity
    • Excessive skepticism





    Physical Imbalances:

    • Headaches
    • Sinus issues
    • Seizures
    • Learning disabilities
    • Brain tumors
    • Brain hemorrhage
    • Stroke
    • Poor or blurry vision

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Methods to Connect to the Third Eye

Chakra Yoga, Gemstones, Mantra & Dreamwork



    Yoga Postures:The practice of yoga helps to unblock and circulate the prana energy in the body. Regular yoga practice will help maintain healthy chakra flow. If you feel you are blocked in a particular chakra, a sequence designed specifically for that chakra will help open and regulate its energy circulation.



    Balasana (Child's Pose)
    Cat (Marjaryasana) / Cow (Bitilasana) Poses
    Dolphin Pose
    Nadi Shodana Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing)



    Mantra Chanting:The sounds of unique mantras stimulate different energies of the body. The mantra for each chakra helps invigorate the spin of energy.

    • First thing in the morning, take 5-10 minutes to chant 108 repetitions of Ke-Sham



    Gemstone Therapy:The composition and vibration of gemstones is used to help promote and regulate specific energies in the body. Every stone stimulates one or more chakras.

    • Amethyst, Purple Lepidolite, Labradorite, Opal, Purple Pearl





    DREAMWORK: Take some time every morning to write down and reflect on your dreams!

Delving in to Dream Work!

Exploring the world of your dream land is a fascinating journey and the BEST method to connect with your Intuitive Self!

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Amethyst & White Quartz Mala - 3rd Eye Chakra Mantra Chanting 

Third Eye Meditation

Third Eye Chakra Meditation (Ajna)
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Want To Learn About Other Chakras?

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Want More?? Chakra Balancing References

Lotus Malas
Your source for high-quality, hand-crafted Japa Mantra Malas to assist with your Chakra Practice. Malas available for all Chakras!
EHow: How to Balance your Chakras with Crystals
Describes how to use crystals and gemstones to open and balance the chakras.
Yoga Journal
Your BEST resource for descriptions of all Yoga Postures and Yogic Health articles.

Thoughts about the 3rd Eye Chakra?


How do you experience the Brow Chakra? Have more questions about Ajna? Do you have a great Chakra Exercise? Share here please!



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    WriterBuzz Nov 1, 2010 @ 3:44 am | delete
    Hi there, I just found your lens and really liked it. I gave it a thumbs-up and liked it, because the information is so relavant in today's high stress world. Thanks for providing it, and keep on lensing . . . I just did one on Migraine Headaches that might interest you.

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