Chakra Activation
1st chakra - Muladhara Base Or Root Chakra Endocrine Gland:
Adrenal Glands – Supra
Related Body Parts: Prostate Gland (men), Bladder, Elimination System, Lymph System, Skeleton System, Teeth, Sacral Plexus, Lower Extremities Chakra Activation
posture
The Wheel—Chakrasana
Half Locust —Ardha Shalabhasana
Locust—Shalabhasana
Head to Knee Pose
Yoga Nidra
Root Chakra Exercises - Chakracise your root chakra by stomping your feet upon the ground, marching, and doing squats.
Daily Exercise: Breath in, arms up, on your toes, and connect with the stars and sky; Br eath out, arms down, connecting the sky to the center of the earth. Chakra Activation
Mudra
Open the Root Chakra
Let the tips of your thumb and index finger touch. Concentrate on the Root chakra at the spot in between the genitals and the anus. Chant the sound LAM.
Root Chakra - Pran Mudra
The mudra that i discussed previously for the root chakra has a dual effect in that it activates extremities of the energetic system. Not only does it help clear the leg and foot channels channels it also helps activate some of the upper more spiritual regions as well.
In this post i will discuss another extremely effective root chakra mudra w hich is called the pran mudra. This has a much stronger grounding effect than the previous mudra we discussed as it channels all of the energetic force through the root channels and really activates the chakra's on the souls of the feet, allowing life force energy to enter your bioenergetic system and allowing the release of that which is no longer healthy for us, out. Chakra Activation
Color
Root Chakra color Chakra Activation
Red
Nature Experience
Barefoot, Dawn, Sunset Chakra Activation
foods
Some that stimulate the base chakra are: • red meat • animal fats • coffee and cola • peppers and hot spices • spinach (because of its iron content)
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Aromatherapy
Base (Root) Chakra : Patchuli, cedarwood, sandalwood, vetiver
Aromatherapy and Root or Base Chakra This is the first chakra that roots the subtle divine consciousness in the material life. This chakra is the basis for human existence in the physical world. This chakra also reflects a person's connection with their mother, and with Mother Earth. Symptoms or tensions in the parts of the body controlled by this chakra indicate tensions in the parts of the person's consciousness related to this chakra. Tension here is experienced as insecurity, fear, terror, or a threat to survival. Now we will see the use of aromatherapy in this chakra. Mentioned below are some essential oils and their uses. Black Pepper - It is used for proper blood circulation, aching muscles, low blood pressure and lethargy. It can cause irritation to sensitive skin so do not use undiluted in baths.
Rosemary - Due to its analgesic and antidepressant properties it eases acid in the joints It is not recommended during pregnancy or by those with epilepsy. Cedarwood - It is antiseptic, good tonic and aids regeneration. Other essential oils like Vetiver, Angelica, Ginger, Frankincense and Lavender also help.
Aromas:
Patchouli, Cedar and Clove
Root Stimulants Physical exercise and restful sleeps, gardening, pottery and clay. Red food & drink. Red gemstones, red clothing, bathing in red, etc. Using red oils such as ylang ylang or sandalwood essential oils.
2nd chakra - Svadhisthana or Sexual or Spleen Chakra or Sacral Chakra Endocrine Gland:
Gonads
Related Body Parts: Reproductive System, Sexual Organs, Lumbars Chakra Activation
posture
The Cobra
Triangle
The Twist
Leg Lifts
Crocodile Exercises
Chakracise your sacral chakra with pelvic thrusts and circular pelvis movements. Daily Exercise: the air, hold with only your neck and shoulders touching, roll slowly down. Repeat. Chakra Activation
Mudra
Sacral Chakra - Dhyani Mudra
This is the most common mudra used in meditation because of the significance of its representation of a chalice or bowl. The bowl is representative of the lower energetic storage centre and thus the entire sexual energy transmutation system. A key side effect of this mudra is that it has a strong impact on the efficiency of the sacral chakra.
The sacral chakra is normally the first to collapse should the chakra system be out of balance. Normal behavioural effects of an out of balance sacral chakra can be inability to meet deadlines or fulfill
responsibilities which will cause stress and anxiety. Most predominantly the impact on the bowel and reproductive systems can be felt to improve by working hard with this mudra.
Open the Sacral Chakra
Put your hands in your lap, palms up, on top of each other. Left hand underneath, its palm touching the back of the fingers of the right hand. The tips of the thumbs touch gently. Concentrate on the Sacral chakra at the sacral bone (on the lower back). Chant the sound VAM. Chakra Activation
Color
Orange Chakra Activation Nature Experience
Moonlight - Open Water Chakra Activation
foods
Foods that stimulate the second chakra are: • chocolate • fruits such as bananas, watermelon, pears • honey • bread and butter • milk and dairy products
• ice cream • pastas
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Aromatherapy
Second (Sexual) Chakra: Rose, rosemary, ylang-ylang, juniper, sandalwood, jasmine Aromatherapy and Sacral Chakra
This is the second chakra and focuses on the aligning of the mental, emotional and physical levels with desires or pleasures. It is associated, in the body with the genitals, reproductive organs and bladder with the element water. There is an element of giving rather than taking. When this chakra is clean the person only thinks positive thoughts, thus no impure thoughts or feelings can penetrate. The purity that is reflected in ones attitudes means living in accordance with the truth of life and manifesting one's own reality without complaining. Use of aromatherapy (Essential oils) in sacral chakra: Clary Sage - It is anti-infectious tonic which helps in menstrual problems Cardamom - Due to its antiseptic and stimulant properties it eases abdominal pain by relieving flatulence Neroli - It is antidepressant and a good tonic. Ylang Ylang - It has antidepressant, aphrodisiac, calmingproperties. It aids confidence.
Other than these oils like Jasmine, Patchouli, Tangerine, Ber gamot, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Cedarwood and Rosewood also help. Choose the essential oil, which will help balance, the male/female energies and draw out the creative essence.
Aromas: Musk, Ylang-ylang oil, Sandalwood
The second chakra also responds well to other sensory input such as classical music, art, gardening, flowers, cooking and dancing. All of these activities are naturally sense-balancing. Sex with someone you love is great for balancing the second chakra. If you have sex with someone who doesn’t love you, however, you don’t need to be psychic to know it is very disturbing for both your first and second
chakras, and is not a happy experience for your soul.
Hot aromatic baths, water aerobics, massage.Embracing sensation (such as
Spleen Stimulants
different food tastes). Orange food & drink. Orange gemstones and o range clothing. Using orange oils such as melissa or orange essential oils.
3rd chakra - Manipura or Navel Or Solar Plexus Chakra Endocrine Gland:
Pancreas
–
Liver
Related Body Parts: Stomach, Liver, Intestines, Skin Chakra Activation
posture
The Bow Pose - Step 1
The Bow Pose - Step 2
The Bow Pose
The Cobra
Abs Strengthener
Crocodile Exercises
Solar Plexus Chakra Exercises - Chakracise your solar plexus chakra by dancing (do The Twist, hoola hooping, and belly dancing).
Daily Exercise:Hug yourself as tightly as possible, then puff your chest out as far as possible. Twist and hold each direction. Repeat.
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Mudra
Solar Plexus Chakra - Hakini Mudra
The Hakini Mudra itself is a mudra designed to assist in deve loping memory and brain retention however like many other mudra there are multiple purposes. Place this mudra over the solar plexus (like a church steeple, where the solar plexus is the church i.e. the finger tips pointing away from the body) and you will create a vortex which balances and mobilises the solar plexus chakra.
The solar plexus is an extremely important chakra. It is one of the main pumping stations of energy around your four bodies. Physically there is an above average amount of nerve endings in this vicinity. By balancing the solar plexus you have a dynamic impact above and below this chakra. If any of you have issues with empathy or clairsentience i.e. you are overwhelmed by other peoples emotions whilst in a public place (sacral chakra) balancing this chakra will help dampen the impact of energies around you. If you have emotional issues either overly emotional or quite cold (heart chakra) balancing the solar plexus will help improve emotional balance. In itself an out of balance solar plexus chakra can be responsible for anxiety and nervous conditions, and issues of self identity. By balancing the solar plexus chakra you will be far better placed to step into your own personal power and become a re sponsible individual in charge of your own destiny.
Open the Navel Chakra
Put your hands before your stomach, slightly below your solar plexus. Let the fingers join at the tops, all pointing away from you. Cross the thumbs. It is important to st raighten the fingers. Concentrate on the Navel chakra located on the spine, a bit above the level of the navel.
Chant the sound RAM.
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Color
Yellow
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Nature Experience
Sunlight and Sunflowers
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foods
Foods that stimulate the third chakra are: • • • • • • • • • •
fish chicken eggs apricots oranges carrots sweet potatoes cranberry juice papaya squash
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Aromatherapy
Third (Solar plexus) Chakra: Juniper, lavender, bergamot, rosemary, vetiver
Aromatherapy and Solar Plexus Chakra
This is the third chakra, which is your emotional power center where you take control and authority of one's self, emotions and helps project love and li ght into the world. It transmutes the energy of the emotions into soulful passion for life i.e. fear in to love, anger into action, sadness into surrender and bliss activating our soul. It is associated, in the body with the stomach, with the elements fire and water. All is positive when one is pure and at peace with others. All conflicts are stopped and transformed thus facilitating learning instead of fighting. Love is expressed, If one stands humbly to solve the conflict. A resolution will eventually find itself thus the chakra of both parties remain balanced.Use of aromatherapy (Essential oils) in solar plexus chakra: Basil - It is good for nervous system, for pre-exams stress, intestinal antiseptic and digestion. It can cause irritation to sensitive skin and should be strictly avoided during pregnancy. Bergamot - It has antidepressant and calming properties and is good for stomach. Vetiver - It helps to assist in anchoring the awareness in your body.
Aromas:
Lavender, Rosemary, Bergamot
Solar Plexus Stimulants
Taking classes, reading informative books, doing mind
puzzles. Sunshine. Detoxication programs. Yellow food & drink. Yellow gemstones and yellow clothing. Using yellow oils such as lemon or rosemary essential oils. Best Therapy: Belly Dancing, Consious Breathing.
4th chakra - Anahata - Heart Endocrine Gland:
Thymus Gland (immune system)
Related Body Parts: Heart, Circulatory System, Lungs, Chest.
Chakra Activation
posture
Camel Posture - Step 1
The Cobra
Fish Posture
Sukh-Purvak
Heart Chakra Exercises - Chakracise your heart chakra by doing push ups, swimming (breast stroke), and
hugging yourself.
Daily Exercise:Rub your hands vigorously together to open up hand chakra energy which connects to the heart energy. Great exercise for prior to performing bodywork.
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Mudra
Heart Chakra - Gyan Mudra
The simplest mudra to apply to the heart chakra is the simple gyan mudra. It is not the only mudra which will open the heart chakra but is by far the easiest to apply and has many positive side effects. The Gyan mudra itself has a double effect in that it assists in grounding at the lower e nd of the energetic system, as well as opening the energetic faculties associated with mental and psychic faculties at the upper end of the energetic system. By applying the gyan mudra over the heart chakra you not only receive these benefits you also have an immediate e ffect on the heart chakra (which in my view makes this quite a holistic mudra).
Apply this mudra with both hands placing the right hand (thumb and index finger close to the body) over the heart chakra. The heart chakra is the centre associated with love and compassion. Love and compassion can manifest in many different ways over and above that which we commonly conceive. The faculty of love and compassion i would like to highlight here is the faculty of generous sharing (or
more importantly energetic sharing). By balancing and opening the heart chakra we will slowly enable and facilitate clearing of our arm and hand channels involved in healing. Not only does working this chakra have the conscious effect of changing your view of you, society and your place in society, you will also be generously (and without realising it) sharing your high level good quality energy with those whom you come into contact both consciously (if you choose) and subconsciously because you are now a compassionate loving being.
Open the Heart Chakra
Sit cross-legged. Let the tips of your index finger and thumb touch. Put your left hand on your left knee and your right hand in front of the lower part of your breast bone (so a bit above the solar plexus). Concentrate on the Heart chakra at the spine, level with the heart. Chant the sound YAM. Chakra Activation
Color
Green Chakra Activation
Nature Experience
Untouch Nature, Flower Garden Chakra Activation
foods
Foods that stimulate the heart chakra are:
plums cherries strawberries whole brown rice couscous and other grains miso, soy and bean proteins greens, except spinach
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Aromatherapy
Fourth (Heart) Chakra: Cedarwood, rose, sandalwood Aromatherapy and Heart Chakra
It is the fourth chakra, which is situated in the center of the body and is an anchor for all life force energy. This chakra contains the seed for the ability to feel divine and pure love for everyone and everything. It opens our hearts to the nonjudgmental, detached vibration of universal love. It is associated, in the body with the heart, hands, arms and thymus gland, with the element air. Love makes this the most important of all the chakras.Use of aromatherapy (Essential oils) in Heart chakra: Eucalyptus - It is an expectorant, anti-infectious and a good tonic. Rose - It has a calming effect, which helps in calming the nerves, headaches and shock. Cedarwood - It is antiseptic, good tonic and aids regeneration. Frankincense - It is antidepressant, antiseptic, calming and a tonic, which helps to handle emotional problems. Marjoram, Orange, Rose Otto, Yarrow, Lavender, Sandalwood and Bergamot are also useful in balancing this chakra. Choose the essential oil, which will help keep the heart area open and receptive to receiving and giving love.
Aromas:
Rose
Heart Stimulants Nature walks, time spent with family or friends. Green food & drink.
Green gemstones and green clothing. Using green oils such as eucalyptus or pine essential oils. Best Therapy: Love, Give, Donate, Share.
5th chakra - Vishuddha - Throat Chakra
Endocrine Gland: Thyroid Gland
Related Body Parts:
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Throat, Nec, Arms, Hands, Brachial Cervix
posture
Fish Posture
The Plough – Halasana
Shoulder Stand – Sarvangasana
Throat Chakra Exercises - Chakracise your throat chakra by gargling with saltwater, singing, or
screaming. Daily Exercise:Singing, Chanting, Humming, Toning, Overtone Chants.
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Mudra
Throat Chakra - Gyan Mudra
I love the gyan mudra as it is multi purpose. Using this mudra alone is of great benefit but the particular glands it operates has significant impact on the throat chakra. The pituitary and the endocrine glands are glands which are hampered by our historical denial of our own truth and personal power. Balancing this chakra will help undo any karmic damage done by holding back our truth or even over talking and being ignorant to the needs of others. To use this mudra simply adopt a meditative position and adopt the mudra w hilst resting your hands on your knees. You may develop a sore throat but this will pass after persistent practice. Open the Throat Chakra
Cross your fingers on the inside of your hands, without the thumbs. Let the thumbs touch at the tops, and pull them slightly up. Concentrate on the Throat chakra at the base of the throat. Chant the sound HAM. Chakra Activation
Color
Blue
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Nature Experience
Blue Sky, Ocean Overlook Chakra Activation
foods
As with the other chakras, there are certain foods that stimulate this chakra such as:
ginseng gingko biloba reishi mushrooms barley wheat grass bananas supplements like ExtraSharp echinacea kelp
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Aromatherapy
Fifth (Throat) Chakra: Lavender, patchuli
Aromatherapy and Throat Chakra
This fifth chakra deals with the power of the spoken word. Its name means pure. It helps to express our truth fearlessly and hear the sound of the universe. When this chakra is clean one feels completely peaceful. When two people mix energies from their throat chakra they will talk together actively and intensely. It is associated, in the body with the throat, ears, thyroid, and parathyroid, with the element ether. Use of aromatherapy (Essential oils) in Throat chakra: Chamomile - It is soothing, calming, anti-inflammatory and anti-infectious. Linden Blossom - It has calming and anti-spasmodic properties. Myrrh - Due to its astringent and anti-spasmodic properties it heals sores and wounds with external application. Choose the essential oil, which will help open communication skills and release stuffed unexpressed emotions that may be trapped. Other essential oils like Benzoin, Bergamot, Blue Chamomile, Frankincense, Hyssop, Lavender, and Lemon also help.
Aromas: Sage and Eucalyptus
Throat StimulantsSinging (in the shower), poetry, stamp or art collecting. Meaningful
conversations. Blue food & drink. Blue gemstones and blue clothing. Using blue oils such as chamomile or geranium essential oils. Best Therapy: Singing, Chanting, Humming, Toning, Overtone Chants, and sometimes
screaming.
6th chakra - Ajna - Brow(FOREHEAD) or Third Eye
Endocrine Gland: Pituitary Gland
Related Body Parts: Carotids, Temples, Forehead
Chakra Activation
posture
Seated Yoga Mudra
Fish Posture
Shoulder Stand – Sarvangasana
Sukh-Purvak
Brow Chakra Exercises - Chakracise your brow chakra with visualization, remote viewing, and lucid
dreaming. Daily Exercise: Rub hands together vigorously, then place palms over your eyes.
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Mudra
Third Eye Chakra - Shambavi Mudra
In my opinion the finest mudra which enables the opening of the third eye chakra is the shambavi mudra. This is different from the other mudra's on this page as it does not require any specified hand positions but rather uses the eyes to focus the intent of the energy. This mudra requires that you slowly turn the eyes upwards and inwards attempting to observe an imaginary point in the third eye. Some may find it easier to do so with their eyes closed.
This mudra will also in time allow kundalini energy to rise from the base chakra through the sushumna channel to the third eye and in time beyond. kundalini rising has caused concern unnecessarily with the proliferation of so called kundalini syndrome. kundalini syndrome is a very real thing but once it is understood is relatively easy to deal with. As t he energy rises through the psychic channels it clears blockages or thought forms as i have prev iously explained this can raise issues which previously have lain dormant in the subconscious. The faster these issues are raised the more an individual can feel overwhelmed and out of control. Should you tackle each issue with the appropriate determination and effort then this will soon settle down and so called kundalini syndrome will not be an issue. All that aside i have not known anyone to have suffere d kundalini syndrome from applying this mudra.
This mudra will increase your intuitive abilities, whilst releasing all subconscious control mechanisms which no longer support your highest good. By balancing and developing this chakra your psychic and spiritual gifts will slowly unfold and develop allowing your third eye to truly become the window of the soul. Your awareness and consciousness levels will increase as you slowly return to your personal power. The most important effect in my opinion is this mudras ability to connect you with your inner teacher or inner divine. Once this ability has been unleashed you will truly be a master of your own power and not need anything beyond yourself for development or assistance.
Open the Third Eye Chakra
Put your hands before the lower part of your breast. The middle fingers are straight and touch at the tops, pointing forward. The other fingers are bended and touch at the upper two phalanges. The thumbs point towards you and touch at the tops. Concentrate on the Third Eye chakra slightly above the point between the eyebrows. Chant the sound OM or AUM.
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Color
Indigo
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Nature Experience
Nighttime Sky Chakra Activation
foods
Foods that stimulate the sixth chakra are: • lecithin • wheat germ • barley
• • •
vitamin E alfalfa, chamomile water
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Aromatherapy
[ N,B-.Some applications of Essential Oils
* Diffusions - the easiest way to benefit from aromas of essential oils in your home or office. A few drop can also be added to a potpourri of dried flowers. * Mists - uplifting or calming body mist or a r efreshing room fragrance. * Massage - diluted with massage oil you can exper ience the therapeutic benefits of essential oils, which can be made for aches and pains, chest congestion, immune stimulation or simply for relaxation. *Baths - are the most versatile and pleasurable ways to enjoy aromatherapy. *Soaps - indulge yourself with your home made luxurious soap bars or give them as unique gifts. *Body care - benefits for the e ntire body include weight management, detoxification, improved circulation, enhanced skin care, reduction of the appearance of cellulite. *Facial care, Pedicures, Hair care, Perfumery. ] Sixth (Third eye) Chakra: Geranium, lavender, rosemary, spearmint
Aromatherapy and Third Eye or Brow Chakra
The sixth chakra is the center of clairvoyance, visions, transcendence of time and space and integrates all the gifts of wisdom from the Spirit to bridge you with the Divine. It help s to focus the mind, where one-pointed clarity and peace automatically occur. It helps to move from dualistic mind to intuitive neutral mind. It is associated, in the body with the pituitary gland, eyes, and brain, with the element light and also beyond the elements. Third eye problems are mutually intensified if the chakras are unclean, especially in a marriage or other relationship. The one with the cleanest chakra intuitively feels betrayed and left out. Use of aromatherapy (Essential oils) in Third eye chakra: Angelica Seed - It is a general tonic, which encourages inspiration and inner focus. It should be avoided during pregnancy. Lavender - It is calming, cleansing, antiseptic and anti-infectious restorative. Hyacinth -It is hypnotic, sedative and is used for aroma-psychology. It is very strong so only a small amount should be used in blends.
Other essential oils, which are helpful, are Camphor, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lemon, Rosemary, Frankincense, Chamomile Blue, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Cedarwood and Cypress. Choose the essential oil, which will help to open, activate and balance both the right and left hemispheres of the brain, stimulating intuitive thinking and releases rigid, judgmental thoughts.
Aromas: Mint, Vanilla and Jasmine
Brow Stimulants Star gazing. Mediation Indigo food & drink. Indigo gemstones and indigo clothing. Using indigo oils such as patchouli or frankincense essential oils. Best Therapy: Meditation, Color Therapy, Watercoloring.
7th chakra - SAHASRARA or BRAHMA - Crown chakra
Endocrine Gland: Pineal Gland.
Related Body Parts: The brain, The nervous system
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posture
These are the same as the last Chakra, #6.
Seated Yoga Mudra
Fish Posture
Shoulder Stand – Sarvangasana
Sukh-Purvak Crown Chakra Exercises - Chakracise your crown chakra through prayer or meditation. Daily Exercise: Head massage
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Mudra
Crown Chakra - Akasha Mudra or Khechari Mudra (for advanced mediator's)
The akasha mudra is by far the easiest method of balancing the crown chakra, allowing access to bliss and the true nature of your spirituality. To apply the akasha mudra simply touch thumb and middle finger tips whilst rolling eyes upwards in the shambavi mudra.
Akasha literally means spirit or space hence using this mudra during meditation will balance the space or spirit within and the space or spirit without. By doing so the bodies ability to absorb spirit or space energy increases thus the crown chakra balances and functions more effectively.
The second mudra i mentioned (and I'm only mentioning it here because i was asked about it) is the kechari mudra which is the practice of rolling the tongue back and placing it in the nasal cavity. It is recommended that this mudra is only practised under supervision as it can be quite dangerous if done incorrectly. If done correctly this mudra can project and advanced mediators into akasha far quicker than any other method.
This list of mudras is not exhaustive as there ar e many many mudras. what i have selected is a list of the simplest most effective mudras for the described purposes. some people may subscribe to other mudras and they would not necessarily be wrong. All that is required to understand is that persistent use of mudras will enhance your practice and clear your psychic channels bringing forth a whole new world of spiritual and psychic consciousness.
Open the Crown Chakra
Put your hands before your stomach. Let the r ing fingers point up, touching at their tops. C ross the rest of your fingers, with the left thumb underneath the right. Concentrate on the Crown chakra at the top of your head. Chant the sound NG. Warning: don't use this meditation for the Crown chakra while you don't have a strong Root chakra (you need a strong foundation first). Chakra Activation
Color
Violet Chakra Activation
Nature Experience
Mountain Tops Chakra Activation
foods
There are no special foods for the seventh chakra. Its food is simply prayer and meditation. Chakra Activation
Aromatherapy
Seventh (Crown) Chakra: jasmin, frankincense
Aromatherapy and Crown Chakra
