Sunday 2 October 2016

Part of the practice of yoga is recognizing the chakras, which are a fundamental aspect of achieving inner peace and balance.

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Part of the practice of yoga is recognizing the chakras, which are a fundamental aspect of achieving inner peace and balance. Chakra is the Sanskrit word for ‘wheel’ and there are seven chakras arranged vertically in the body from the base of the spine to the top of the head. Chakras are thought of as spinning vortexes of energy that, when balanced, lead to higher consciousness and peace.
Third eye chakra is located on the head between the eyebrows and is associated with imagination, intuition, concentration and focus. Ajna, the Sanskrit word meaning ‘to perceive’, is symbolized by an indigo lotus flower with two petals. This chakra is where two nadi, or energy channels, Ida and Pingala merge with the central nadi, Sushumna. This intersection becomes the centre that controls all higher mental activities, including emotional and mental intelligence, psychic abilities, and insight.
The third eye is the body’s centre of command for thinking and perceiving. Its balance is important for everyday function and meditation. Because the third eye chakra governs the brain, ears, eyes, nose, pituitary and pineal glands, and the neurological system, the physical dysfunctions associated with imbalance or blockages can be severe. Headaches, eyestrain, panic, depression, and nightmares are all linked to the ajna chakra primarily because the pineal gland is in charge of producing the hormones serotonin (mood) and melatonin (sleep patterns). These brain chemicals, when unbalanced, cause such dysfunctions. The third eye chakra deals with self-knowledge, action of ideas, detachment, intuitive reasoning, visualisation, wisdom, intellect, and understanding. A person with a balanced third eye chakra has a keen intellect, strong intuition, active imagination, and deep spiritual awareness. 👁🌀🙏🏻🎨
Hari Om Tat Sat ~ Jai Trayambaka Mahadev! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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