The third-eye chakra (Ajna) is one of the more well-known chakras. The third-eye chakra is also called the Brow Chakra. It is located between your eyes on the forehead. The color indigo is associated with it. It is the energy center in charge of the imagination, thought, intuition, self-awareness. It aids in helping to regulate energies associated with wisdom and insight.
Signs Your Third Eye is Blocked
- Lack of concentration. Your balance between logic and intuition are off and it may be difficult to find mental clarity.
- Lack of intuition.
- Fear of the unknown. Our intuition can often guide us and when it is working properly we may find ourselves more open to new experiences. We may be less fearful of the unknown because we have an inner guidance system that we trust.
- Anxiety.
- Struggle to see the bigger picture. Without the mental clarity that comes with a balanced third eye chakra, we may have a hard time seeing the overall picture in many situations.
- Lost in your thoughts. Our third eye is in charge of our imagination and if it is not balanced we may find ourselves off in our heads.
- Emotionally reactive.
- Dense and heavy ego. With our thought running wild, our sense of logic and intuition disrupted it may be easy for your ego to take hold.
- Strongly attached to outcomes.
- Physically: Sinus problems, poor vision, and migraines
Ways to Balance Your Third Eye Chakra
- Reiki– A session can help balance your chakras. Above is distant Reiki healing with a focus on balancing the Third Eye Chakra
- Meditation – We love meditation. To use this as a tool to balance your third eye sit comfortably, shoulders back, spine straight, and relax your muscles. Breathe several times slowly. Next, shift your attention to the location of your third eye chakra. Visualize an indigo glow in your third eye chakra that expands slowly throughout your forehead. You may feel a warm sensation. Keep this visualization for several minutes. Use affirmations to support healing.
- Listen to the wisdom of your inner-self and others – Practice truly listening to other people and learning. Practice trusting yourself. Seek out knowledge in all forms.
- Crystals-Wear and meditate with crystals like amethyst, labradorite, lapis lazuli, or sodalite.
- Essential Oils– Light incense or us essential oils like cypress, juniper, or patchouli.
- Affirmations – Meditate with and use affirmations. “I am in touch with my inner guidance.” or “I trust my intuition.”
- Sound Therapy – 852 hz
- Yoga – There are special yoga practices like Savasana and Vrksasana, that have a focus on chakra healing.