Introducing the 7 Chakras: The Crown Chakra
May 19, 2025
The next and final chakra in our Introduction to the 7 Chakras series is the seventh main energy center, the Crown Chakra, or Sahasrara in Sanskrit. Sahasrara translates to “thousand-petaled,” representing the thousand-petaled lotus flower. Located at the top of the head, this chakra is associated with the color violet and thought or pure consciousness. The Crown Chakra brings a connection to universal consciousness, unity, wisdom, and self-knowledge. With an emphasis on enlightenment, the Crown Chakra relates to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.
Signs of a balanced Crown Chakra
● Feelings of joy
● Peaceful thoughts
● Heightened awareness of intuition
● Purpose and direction
● Positive mindset
Signs of an imbalanced Crown Chakra
● Lack of purpose
● Limiting beliefs
● Difficulty letting go
● Lack of focus and clarity
● Feeling isolated
Ways to Balance the Crown Chakra
Asanas
Poses stimulating blood flow to the brain can bring a sense of grounding and focus. Examples include:
● Uttanasana (Forward Fold)
● Shashankasana (Rabbit Pose)
● Salamba Shirshasana (Supported Headstand)
● Savasana (Corpes 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 and mental clarity, building a deeper connection to oneself. Examples include:
● I am at peace.
● I trust my intuition.
● I live in the present moment.
● I am my most authentic self.
● I am enough exactly as I am.
Activating the Crown Chakra enhances our sense of purpose and connectedness, promoting unity with ourselves and the world around us.
