Ajna, "to perceive," third eye chakra

The Sixth Chakra: Perception

Published on August 14, 2008

Ajna, meaning “to perceive,” is also known as the third eye chakra and is located between the eyebrows, just above the bridge of the nose. It is represented by a deep indigo blue and a lotus with two petals. Ajna is thought to be the point at which the two nadis (energy channels), Ida and Pingala, merge becoming the center that controls all higher mental activities including psychic, emotional, and mental intelligence, and insight. Someone with a healthy and balanced sixth chakra would have a keen imagination and intellect, strong intuition, and deep spiritual awareness. It is related to the pineal gland which produces the hormones serotonin and melatonin.

Affirmation:

May I see and perceive clearly on every level and seek only the truth.

Yoga Poses to Activate this Chakra:

Child
Seated head to knee
Pyramid
Side seated angle

Yoga Practices to Activate this Chakra:

Mudra: Hakini
Mantra: Om
Meditation: Third Eye Meditation
Yoga Path: Raja (Meditation)

 

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5 responses to “The Sixth Chakra: Perception”

  1. mikilyn000 Avatar
    mikilyn000

    are these yoga asanas correct? They’re the same as those for 1st chakra and I am having trouble figuring out how these pertain to perception/the 3rd eye.

  2. Timothy Avatar
    Timothy

    mikilyn000 – yes they were incorrect. I’ve fixed the list, thank you for pointing that out.

  3. mikilyn000 Avatar
    mikilyn000

    Thank you =)

  4. emil Avatar
    emil

    Do you have a vision of two lotus petal when you open sixt chakra or third eye?

  5. Meliza-Marie George Avatar
    Meliza-Marie George

    I had my attunement done by my Reki Master and I saw the color indigo and symbols.

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Timothy Burgin is a Kripalu & Pranakriya trained yoga instructor living and teaching in Asheville, NC. Timothy has studied and taught many styles of yoga and has completed a 500-hour Advanced Pranakriya Yoga training. Timothy has been serving as the Executive Director of YogaBasics.com since 2000. He has authored two yoga books and has written over 500 articles on the practice and philosophy of yoga. Timothy is also the creator of Japa Mala Beads and has been designing and importing mala beads since 2004.
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