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Chakra Series-Third Eye (Brow)
August 6, 2020
Third Eye Chakra (Brow)
The 6th Chakra is the Third Eye (Brow), aka Ajna, which means "to know or to perceive" and relates to one's intuition. It governs one's vision, intuition, memory and imagination. It is located in the forehead between the eyebrows. The associated endocrine system is the pituitary gland.
Imbalances to this Chakra can create a sense of being out of touch with reality or feeling "out of it". One may experience frequent migraines, insomnia, high blood pressure, sciatica, depression or anxiety. The mind can tend to go into either overdrive or being under-active which makes it difficult to concentrate. One may experience an inability to remember information or difficulties with falling into a deep sleep or being able to dream. A person can become indecisive, procrastinate, or become fearful of the unknown. One may struggle with life choices and experience mental fog, paranoia or delusions.
A balanced Third Eye results in a life of clarity and self-awareness. Intuition is clearer and more readily trusted/followed. A person will also experience a greater emotional balance and insight into one self and their path in life.
Yoga Poses:
1) Balasana (Child's Pose): Kneel on the floor, big toes touching and sit on your heels. Separate your knees slightly wider than your hips. Exhale and lay the torso down, in between your thighs. Slowly place your forehead on the mat. You can extend the arms forward, palms facing down or behind you, palms facing up. Lengthen your tailbone away from the pelvis, while you lift the base of the skull away from the back of your neck. With every exhale, sink deeper into the floor. Feel the weight of the shoulders pulling the shoulder blades across your back. Connect with your breath and stay for a few minutes.
2) Uttana Shishosana (Extended Puppy Pose): Come onto all fours with your knees under your hips. Start walking the hands forward as you exhale and pull the pelvis towards your heels. Keep the arms active and gently place your forehead on the mat and allow your neck to relax. Press the hands down, stretch thru the arms and back while pulling the hips back. Breathe into your back and feel your spine lengthen in both directions. Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drop your buttocks on your heels to release the pose.
3) Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog): On all fours make sure your hips are above your knees and your shoulders above your wrists. Spread your fingers and press the palms into the floor. As you exhale, lift the knees up and the sit bones towards the ceiling. Lengthen the tailbone and press it slightly towards the pubis. Exhale, push the thighs back and the heels towards the floor. Straighten your knees and turn the thighs slightly inwards. With every inhale, lengthen the back and with every exhale press the heels down. Gaze towards your navel. Breathe steadily and exhale bending your knees and release to Child's Pose.
4) Parsvottanasana (Pyramid Pose): Standing, step the right foot forward, one leg length in between your feet. Rotate your left foot 45 degrees and check that your heels are on the same line. Firm your thighs, lift the knee caps and keep the hips leveled. Inhale, grab the opposite elbows behind you or place your hands in reverse prayer position, behind your back. Inhale, press into the feet and lengthen the back. Exhale, lean the torso forward above your right leg. Keep the hips square. Slowly work towards bringing your forehead to your knee or chin to shin. Breathe steadily through the nose and hold for 15-30 seconds. Inhale, come up as you press thru the heels. Repeat on the other side.
5) Janusirsasana (Head to Knee Pose): Sit with your legs straight in front of you. Inhale, bend your left knee and place the heel close to the perineum, the sole of the foot of your inner thigh. The left shin should be perpendicular to your right leg. Inhale, lengthen the torso and suck the belly in. Exhale, slowly walking your hands towards your right foot as you bring the torso closer to the thigh and your chest towards your knee with a straight back. The lower belly should touch the thigh first. If you can come forward comfortably, grab your feet, or your wrist behind the foot. Hold for 1 minute as you turn within. Come up on an inhale and switch sides.
6) Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend): Sit with your legs straight in front of you. Find your sit bones. Engage your legs and flex your feet. Inhale, lift the sternum and draw the belly in. Exhale and bend from the hips not the waist, and lean your chest and torso forward. Lengthen the tailbone away from the pelvis. The lower belly should touch the thighs first, then the stomach, then the chest and the head last. Keep breathing steadily from where you are. If possible, grab the sides of your feet. To go deeper, grab the wrist behind your feet. Inhale, keep lengthening the torso. Exhale and release deeper in the bend, without forcing it. Stay for 30 seconds to 1 minute. To come up, inhale and lift torso slowly.
7) Apanasana (Knees to Chest Pose): Lie on your back. Exhale and bring both knees to your chest. Grab your forearms or opposite elbows over your shins. Slightly tuck the chin in. Inhale, draw the tailbone and sacrum towards the mat, flatten the back on the floor, especially the lower back. Exhale and press the knees towards your chest, while keeping the sacrum on the mat. Stay for a few deep breaths. To deepen the stretch, bring your forehead to your knees. Breathe smoothly and stay here for as long as comfortable and enjoyable. To release, exhale and extend your legs to the floor. Repeat a few times and notice how your body and mind feel in between each practice.
8) Savasana (Corpse Pose)
Not a Yogi:
-Essential Oils: Marjoram, Frankincense, Palo Santo, Angelica Root, Vetiver, Juniper, Clary Sage, Rosemary & Sandalwood.
-Gems/Stones: Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Purple Flourite, Moonstone & Quartz.
-Wearing Indigo or keeping something with that color in your space.
-Foods: Eggplant, Plums, Purple peppers/cabbage/kale, Goji Berries & Acai.
-Practice mantra OM
"I am open to the wisdom that dwells in my eye.
I trust my intuition. I use my imagination to create my reality.
I see".
~Lady Scorpio
I quiet my mind to hear the whispers of intuition.
"OM"
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