(Concluding Part 7) Understanding the Spiritual Connection of Our Energy System
Feeling depressed? Insomnia or other Sleep Disorders? Fatigue? Its time to connect with your Crown Chakra.
The Crown Chakra (Sahasrar Chakra), is the source of enlightenment, Spiritual connection. It represents spirituality and is the basis for mindfulness. It acts as a bridge between our physical selves and the spiritual world.
Situated at the Crown of the Head, the Beej Mantra is ‘AUM’ & the sound frequency is 963 Hz. It governs connection to our higher selves, the universe, bliss, peace, spirituality, letting go and consciousness. The associated colour Violet represents Purity, Spirituality and Enlightenment.
Positive affirmations like “I am at peace”, “I honor the divine within”, “I am open to divine wisdom”, “I am guided by inner wisdom”, & “I trust my intuition” are connected with Crown Chakra
With a balanced Crown Chakra, you’ll be able to look beyond yourself, will be inspired and energized, feel a sense of bliss and inner harmony. A balanced Crown Chakra can lead to Mental balance, Mood stabilization, improved sleep patterns, boost in energy alongwith improved heart health.
An imbalanced Crown chakra can lead to depression, fatigue and migraines When imbalanced or blocked, it can cause feelings of disconnection, lack of purpose in life, lack of inspiration or spiritually disconnected. It can also lead to more serious problems like mental illness or sleep disorders or more physical issues like sensitivity to light or neurological disorders.
Let’s explore various ways to strengthen our Crown Chakra:
Crystals
Crystals like Selenite, Clear Quartz ( aka Master Healer), Amethyst, Sugilite are associated with the Crown chakra.
Yoga Poses
Yoga poses like Head stand, Corpse pose, Half lotus pose are some poses effective in activating & strengthening the Crown chakra.
Symbol
The solar chakra is represented by a 1000-Petaled Lotus.
Deity
The presiding deity for the Crown chakra is Shiva (in dancing form known as Nataraja).
Mudras
Lotus Mudra is one of the effective mudras for the Crown chakra.
Essential Oils
Essential oils such as Jasmine, Rose, Rosewood, Lavender or Cedarwood are beneficial for strengthening the Crown chakra.
Organs/Glands
The Crown chakra is associated with the functioning of Endocrine system, which includes the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and pineal gland in the brain.
By using techniques such as affirmations, visualization and yoga, we can balance the Crown Chakra and enhance its energy.
As this chakra helps to connect with the Divine Within and the Divine in the Universe, Meditation & Prayer can also be very effective & powerful tools for healing and balancing the Crown chakra. Connecting with the natural world & spending time in nature or water-bodies, getting soaked in the Sunlight can help balance this spiritual chakra.
Balancing our Chakras can lead to emotional stability, better health and overall well-being and a deeper spiritual connection with our Mind, Body, Soul and the world around us.
The author is a Reiki Grandmaster, Author, Numerologist, Researcher, Counselor, Crystals & Spiritual Guide, Switchwords Practitioner.
