6.
THIRD EYE CHAKRA –
AJNA CHAKRA
The third eye chakra is located
between the eyebrows and at the very top of the spinal cord at the same height
as the area between the eyebrows. The Third Eye Chakra, also known as the Third
Eye, is frequently used as a focal point during asana practice to improve
attention and awareness. Meditation on this chakra is thought to eliminate
past-life karma and offer emancipation and intuitive insight.
OM is the beeja mantra, representing
the seat of the mind.
The white-coloured circle represents
shoonya, or the void.
There are 2 white or silvery petals
with the letters,
HAM
KSHAM
The inverted red triangle is the
symbol for Shakti, or the energy for creativity and activity.
The black Shiva lingam represents the
astral body
Lord Paramashiva is the presiding
deity- The Supreme Shiva.
The Third eye or Ajna chakra is
related with the mind
Mind is the Jnana-indriya or organ of
knowledge
Mind is the karma-indriya or organ of
activity
Ajna or the Third eye chakra is the
seat of the Vijnanamaya kosha along with the Vishuddha chakra
FACTS
Location on the body
Eye-brows – between the eyes, fore
head
Lesson it gives to us
Intuition – the right to see
Having faith in one's intuition and
insights
Developing one's ESP (extrasensory
perception)
Self-realisation
Negative thoughts that have been
concealed
Removing negativity from us
If this chakra is in imbalance
condition, we get
Disabilities in learning
Problems with co-ordination
Sleeping disorders
If we get depressed, this chakra is
in weak condition so we suffer from..
Thyroid gland imbalance
Swollen glands
Fevers and flu
Infections
Problems associated with mouth, jaw,
tongue, neck and shoulders
Hyperactivity
Disorders related with hormonal such
as Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Swings in mood
Bloating stomach
Menopause in women
To stimulate the Third eye chakra, we
have to do
Observing the stars
Mediation
Eat Indigo colour cuisine and
beverages
Use Indigo colour gemstones
Wear Indigo colour garments
Using indigo essential scents such as
patchouli or frankincense
YOGASANAS
6.1 SHIRSHASANA
Stand by head in the floor
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