Introducing the 7 Chakras: The Third Eye Chakra
April 21, 2025
The next chakra in our Introduction to the 7 Chakras series is the sixth of the seven main energy centers, the Third Eye Chakra, or Ajna in Sanskrit. Ajna translates to “command” or “perception.” Located at the center of the forehead, in the space between the eyebrows, this chakra is associated with the color indigo and the element light. The Third Eye Chakra is associated with intuition, insight, and self-realization. With an emphasis on a high level of awareness, the Third Eye Chakra relates to mental clarity, understanding, and spiritual wisdom.
Signs of a balanced Third Eye Chakra
● Mental clarity
● Self-awareness
● Creativity and imagination
● Hightened sense of intuition
● Feeling emotionally balanced
Signs of an imbalanced Third Eye Chakra
● Lack of clarity and focus
● Disconnectedness
● Lack of creativity and imagination
● Lack of intuition
● Feelings of anxiety or depression
Ways to Balance the Third Eye Chakra
Asanas
Meditative poses help balance and activate the energy of the Third Eye Chakra. Examples include:
● Balasana (Child’s Pose)
● Sukhasana (Easy Seat)
● Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog)
● Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand Pose)
Breathwork
Nadi Shodhana pranayama, or alternative nostril breathing, is a breathing technique to balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain, promoting mental clarity and focus. To practice:
1. Find a comfortable seated position.
2. Plug the right nostril with the right thumb and inhale through the left nostril.
3. Close the left nostril with the ring finger, release the right nostril, and exhale through the right nostril.
4. Inhale through the right nostril, close the right nostril, and exhale through the left nostril.
5. Continue alternating nostrils for several rounds.
Affirmations
Repeating specific affirmations helps heighten intuition, mental clarity, and self-awareness. Examples include:
● I trust my intuition and follow my inner guidance.
● My mind is clear, focused, and sharp.
● I am at peace with myself and trust the process of life.
● I manifest my ideas and dreams.
● I trust my vision and follow my path with purpose and meaning.
Activating the Third Eye Chakra enhances intuition and mental clarity, allowing deeper insight into oneself.
