Crown Chakra Awareness Leads To Full Enlightenment

The 7th chakra, the Crown Chakra, is known as the “thousand-petaled lotus,” a symbol of purity and spirituality. It is our highest energy center, both in terms of physical location and rate of vibration. This chakra brings great knowledge, deep understanding, inner-wisdom, and a connection to the highest state of enlightenment and spiritual growth. It represents union with the higher self, the cosmos, and the divine.

Crown Chakra Basics:

Color: white or violet
Element: energy
Location: top of head
Associated body parts: center of the head, brain, fontanel
Basic issues: wisdom, intuitive knowing, spiritual development, humanitarianism, selflessness, connection to the Divine, universal higher consciousness
Gemstones and crystals: black opal, diamond, quartz crystal, sunstone
Flower essences: lotus, star tulip, yarrow
Essential oils: frankincense, geranium, sandalwood
Food: none (fasting: ingest only water, juices)

Signs of Imbalances in the Crown Chakra:

Major issues of an unbalanced Crown Chakra are lack of purpose, loss of meaning, indifference and depression. An attachment to materialism is central, and ethical and moral beliefs may be weak. We may feel disconnected from the flow of life and nature. Spirituality is nonexistent, or we may have an unquestioning adherence to religious dogma.

The Crown Chakra can be a dangerous place for imbalance, as some become vulnerable to anxiety and depression, or even possibly to a psychosis. Physical manifestations of an imbalance include cranial and cerebral illnesses; diseases of the musculoskeletal system; skin problems; chronic exhaustion; hypersensitivity to light, sound, and environment. Mind-altering drugs and material acquisitiveness are common addictions.

Crown Chakra Balancing Techniques:

When the Crown Chakra is balanced, you will experience a profound awakening: like the lotus blossom when it opens. You feel completely connected to your innate spiritual nature, and to divine or cosmic consciousness. The knowledge that higher powers prevail brings assurance that you are fulfilling your true destiny. This assurance often creates a sense of bliss. Activities that promote and maintain Crown Chakra include:

Silent meditation, chanting, conscious breathing.
If you are desperate, try to completely let go, allow divinity to intervene and fate to take its course. You have nothing to lose, but stand to gain significantly.
Holding or wearing black opals, diamonds, quartz crystals or sunstone.

For more information about the chakras, please see Chakras for Beginners: at The Yoga Dojo.

By: Jenn Anthony

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Jenn Anthony is a Cleveland, Ohio writer and yogi who has been practicing both at home and in local studios for over 12 years. Jenn’s favorite yoga pose is Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon); least favorite is Utkatasana (Chair). She lives with her family, which consists of her husband, 2 kids, and recent adoptee, Carmine, a 5-year-old Terrier-Beagle mix. Jenn’s blog, www.TheYogaDojo.com features yoga news and tips plus special offers on yoga props, accessories and chakra jewelry.