Throughout your body you have seven main energy centers called chakras that spin in a circular motion and are located along your spinal column up to the crown of your head. Each chakra radiates a different energy frequency of vibration, and is represented by a different color of the rainbow that resonates at that same level of vibration. Each chakra main center is connected to your being on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. On the physical level each chakra governs a main organ or gland, which is then connected to other body parts that resonate the same frequency. Your chakras are interdependent on each other for harmony and balance.

Medical science has proven that toxins, which include negative thoughts, poor food choices, chemicals and preservatives, lack of sleep, and various other forms of internal and external stress influence your body. These constant forms of “pollution” can cause your chakras to become imbalanced, which may eventually affect you on a physical level. When unbalanced, your chakras can be either too open or too closed. By understanding the chakra system and working to bring it into balance you’ll be able to help improve your own state of health and well being.

Understanding the Seventh Chakra: The Crown Chakra

The crown chakra is synonymous with infinity. It symbolizes self-realization and enlightenment. It is only by working through the other six chakras that you get to this ultimate goal. Achieving balance at this level has been described as “bliss, rapture, and ecstasy”.

The crown chakra  is located at the top of your head. On a physical level, this chakra governs your upper skull, skin, cerebral cortex, and pineal gland. Physical dysfunctions that can result from an unbalanced crown chakra include sensitivity to pollution, chronic exhaustion, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease. Emotional disturbances include depression, obsessional thinking, and confusion.

Is Your Seventh Chakra Balanced?

 Select the group of words that best describe you: 

1. manic depressive, confused sexual expression, frustrated 

2. constantly exhausted, no sense of belonging, can’t make decisions

3. magnetic personality, at peace with self

*If you chose #1, this chakra is too open, meaning it’s spinning too fast.

*If you chose #2, this chakra is blocked, meaning it’s spinning too slowly or not spinning at all.

*If you chose #3, this chakra is balanced, meaning it’s spinning at the correct speed and maintains equilibrium. 

Try the Following Daily Affirmations to Help Balance Your Seventh Chakra:

(from reference below)

“I am starting to accept myself as I am.”

“I am a unique, radiant, loving being.”

“I choose to live my life from a place of love and contentment.”

It’s so easy to get wrapped up in meeting the needs of those we love, that we forget to love and honor ourselves. Take the next couple of weeks to pay attention to how your body is feeling, and determine what your seventh chakra needs are. Feel free to contact us with questions or to learn specific exercises you can do to work on balancing your seventh chakra. For those of you in the area, our Restorative Yoga Class that meets every Sunday incorporates several chakra balancing poses (see events page for more information).

Write in and let us know your feeling or experiences. We’d love to hear your story.

References:

Simpson, Liz The Book of Chakra Healing, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. 1999