How to balance and activate the crown chakra?

The word "chakra" comes from Sanskrit and means wheel or circle. The chakra is a fine material center of life energy, also described as an energy vortex.

The body has many energy points, known as chakras, both large and small, and they are connected by energy channels through which life energy flows.

Today, energy therapy focuses on the seven traditional chakras along the spine, from the groin to the scalp. Each major chakra has its own specific function, and each chakra also affects other physical, mental, and spiritual functions. When the movement of energy is disrupted or even blocked in the chakras, ailments and diseases begin to occur.

Crown chakra is also known as the head chakra and seventh chakra. In Sanskrit, it is called sahasrāra, mis tähendab “tuhandeõielist”.

OVERVIEW OF CROWN CHAKRA

Location: on the top and in the middle of the head

Body parts/organs:

Each chakra is responsible for supplying energy to the organs and parts of the body in which it is located. The third chakra directly affects the area of the body where it is located.

Crown chakra supplies energy to the cerebrum, which not only forms the largest part of our brain, but also coordinates countless connections between brain cells. Also pineal gland, which regulates sleep and biorhythms, takes its life force from this chakra.

The seventh chakra also strengthens the immune system, also protective mechanisms of the body and and regulates through the nervous and hormonal systems the balance of the whole body both on a physical and mental level.

Color: purple, white, golden

Element: cosmos

Planet: Sun

Day of the week: Sunday

Mantra: „OM“

Motto: I know

Sense: universal consciousness

Themes: spirituality, enlightenment, oneness with the Universe, connection with divinity and humanity, self-realization, faith, all-encompassing knowledge, transformation

WHEN THE CROWN CHAKRA IS BALANCED

As the only chakra, the seventh chakra opens upward because it is the center of spirituality, joins humanity with divinity and leads to higher states of consciousness. It can only be opened when all the other chakras are fully developed, because in the end, the material life is the basis of spiritual insight.

People with a highly developed seventh chakra are part of a deeply spiritual cosmic experience. They accept comprehensive knowledge and are an inspiration to others. The power of the energy center is not only reserved for great spiritual teachers.

If the chakra is not too weakly developed, every person will be able to find out that they are part of the whole. This knowledge gives strength to their soul. A person with a harmonious seventh chakra feels deep peace of mind, they can feel the connection with the cosmos. The energy center feeds the spirituality and faith.

BLOCKED OR OUT OF BALANCE CROWN CHAKRA

Too little intrest on the surrounding and fellow human beings indicates an overemphasis on the crown chakra. Such a person retreats extremely, is depressed, mentally confused, inaccessible, and has lost their sense of reality. Too active seventh chakra can also make you too spiritual, impractical, "disconnected" from worldly conditions, and spiritually superior to others.

However, when this energy center is weakened, life is governed only by material endeavors. It is difficult to make decisions and the person is overwhelmed with the feeling of internal emptiness. Suffering from chronic mental or emotional fatigue, feeling hopeless and helpless, and feeling misunderstood. There may be a negative self-image, constant shame, lack of joy in life, and feeling of apathy. Prejudice, denial of spirituality, and cynicism can occur with a weak crown chakra.

At the physical level, chronic or systemic diseases can occur throughout the body when energy is low. Sleep disturbances, forgetfulness, and difficulty concentrating are also signs of dysfunction.

Psychological characteristics of disharmony:

lack of interest in the surroundings and other people, extremely withdrawn, depressed, mentally confused, lack of inner peace, inaccessible and lost sense of reality, as opposed to being guided only by material aspirations, greedy, narrow-minded, difficult to make decisions, inner feeling of emptiness, too serious

Physical characteristics of disharmony:

sleep disorders, forgetfulness, memory gaps, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, chronic or systemic diseases, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, senility, dementia, Alzheimer's disease

TEST HOW STRONG IS YOUR CROWN CHAKRA

• Are you having a hard time finding the center of yourself?
• Do you often suffer from depressive moods or even depression?
• Do you think it doesn't matter what you do in this life, because after death, nothing is waiting for you anyway?
• Do you have trouble falling asleep and / or do you wake up often at night?
• Do you have difficulty making decisions?
• Do you have a chronic illness?
• Do you often have a headache?
• Are you having a hard time finding inner peace?
• Do you complain about memory gaps and often feel mentally exhausted?
• Would you like to move to a more spiritual level?
• Do you take your surroundings very seriously?

If you answered "yes" to more than six questions , then your seventh chakra is weak and definitely needs more support. By raising energy levels in the area, it can help coping with the ailments.

If you answered "yes" to four to six questions , the imbalance is not yet greatly developed, but this chakra should nevertheless be addressed and cared for, for example through aromatherapy (see recommendations below).

If you answered "yes" to less than four questions , there is only slight disharmony. However, so that the situation doesn't culminate further, it is advisable to deal with this chakra proactively and take care of it. In this way, it is also possible to prevent possible later complaints and diseases.

ACTIVATING CROWN CHAKRA

Chakras can be activated and balanced through energetic therapies, like Reiki or other energetic massages, as well as physiotherapy, yoga, meditations and much more. But it is also very important to contribute to changing your own lifestyle and thought patternsto maximize the effect and keep the result permanent.

There is a lot that you can do yourself to support and strengthen the chakras. The movement of energy can already be harmonized through conscious thinking and experience of nature. It is also possible to do various healing exercises, which we will look at below.

At this point, however, it is also appropriate to recall the good old grain of wisdom that everything you think, you become, and you will draw it to your life. Thus, in addition to various therapies and other supportive practicies, it is important to monitor and work with your thoughts and attitudes in order to keep yourself more balanced through directing your thoughts.

Tips for activating the crown chakra

It is possible to constantly support your crown chakra and help it stay in balance. You can use the following tips and tricks:

• Practice your spiritual development and listen to your inner voice.
• At the top of a high mountain it is possible to experience absolute closeness with the cosmos and divinity. Away from any civilization, you are closer to heaven.
• Great practice for activation are the silence practices, like deep meditation or chakra-qigong. Contact an experienced teacher who will dedicate you to these practices. You can also practice introspection in silence.
• Think about all your worldly affections and let them go, realizing that letting go of these things does not mean that they never existed.
• Engage in spiritual practices ja/või liitu mõne rühmaga, kes seda teeb.
• Explore your favorite shrines or inspiring writings.
• Spend time alone.
• Drink water harmonized with semi-precious stones. See below for stone recommendations. Put the cleaned and washed stones in a container and fill the container with water. Allow the stones to charge for a while before drinking.
• It is recommended to take relaxing baths for the whole body, adding to the bath some essential oils (look for recommendations below). You can use different aromatherapeutic methods, for example oil burners, diffusers, or body oils.
• Use purple, white, or gold colors. For example, you can bring home plants with such colored flowers or add such details to the interior.
• When eating, remember that in supporting the seventh chakra, food represents the mind / soul. Food seems almost unnecessary in this regard. If there is a lot of energy in this chakra, it can lead to uneven eating habits, even forgetting to eat. You may ignore your body or lose time. You may not take the time to eat healthily, fast too much, or eat too fast or in large quantities, chewing less, being less conscious, or making unhealthy food choices. Instead, you should be patient to enjoy the food and eat regularly and at regular intervals. It is also important to make sure that your body gets enough water all the time, so it is advisable to carry the water bottle with you at all times.
• Light foods are suitable to support this chakra. The following foods and herbs could be used in cooking: green lettuce, broccoli, potatoes, garlic, mushrooms, ginger, onion, lychee, coconut, tropical fruits. Of the herbs, sage, basil, and lavender could be used.
• Use semi-precious stones or wear jewelry made from them. See suggestions below.
• Repeat affirmations or chant mantras. See recommendations below.
• Meditate. You can use the suggested color meditation described below or you can listen to different chakra-supporting meditations from YouTube.
• If you can use Reiki, you can also charge your crown chakra with Reiki. Or if you have not practiced Reiki before, instead you can try the healing exercises below.

Essential oils

To support and activate your crown chakra you can try aromatherapy.

To do this, add 3-4 drops of a suitable essential oil to a foot bath or make pleasant warm and relaxing bath for the whole body. In addition, you can make yourself a roll-on or body oil.

For activating the crown chakra, you can use the following essential oils:

benzoin, cedarwood, jasmine, rose, rosewood, lavender, neroli, myrrh, angle root, frankincense, sandalwood, vetiver, musk root

Semi-precious stones

To support and activate your crown chakra you can also use suitable crystals.

For that you can simply hold the stone in your hand until you feel that you have received its energy. Then place this hand on the chakra so that the energy of the stone can flow directly into the chakra. If you wish, you can also place the stone directly on the chakra and keep it there until you feel that the chakra is filled with the energy of the stone.

If you wear jewelry with semi-precious stonesthat support the chakra, then it's constantly sending you supportive and activating energy.

Of course, don't forget to cleanse the stones and jewelry from time to time and recharge them with fresh energy.

The crown chakra is supported by the following semi-precious stones:

amethyst, moon stone, lepidolite, charoite, selenite, sugilite, clear quartz

Affirmations or positive phrases

To support and strengthen the chakra, you can repeat the following positive phrases or affirmations both in the morning after waking up and in the evening before going to bed:

• "Love is eternal."
• "Divinity protects and guides me."
• "I am open to the kindness and richness of the Universe."
• „Ma olen armastust väärt.“
• "I am here to make a change in the world."
• "I am perfect just as the way I was born in this world."
• "My light attracts others who respect my unique vibration."

You can say affirmations one by one, trying to feel the meaning of each sentence deep within yourself. Cognition makes it easier to embrace these conformations.

Mantra

Chanting mantras is an ancient and proven method of energetically strengthening the chakras. It helps release tensions and remove blockages in the chakra and activates it.

The traditional mantra of the seventh chakra is "OM". “Om” kingib meil sügava rahu ja tugevdab sidet kosmosega.

To chant a mantra, find a peaceful place where you will not be disturbed. You can sit or stand, the main thing is that you are comfortable and that your chest is open.

Close your eyes and focus all your attention on the crown chakra. Once this has become the center of your awareness, you can start chanting the mantra.

When repeating the mantra, try to feel yourself inside and sense the mantra. Notice the reverberation that echoes through your body.

Breathe calmly and evenly. Try to find your rhythm, usually it goes according to the breathing.

In the beginning, practice the mantra for up to 15 minutes. If possible, repeat this often.

Color meditation

Sit on a chair or pillow, your legs in a full or half lotos position, and stretch your spine. If you wish, you can also meditate lying down.

Close your eyes and take a deep breath in and out. Turn your palms up, you can support them on your thighs while sitting. Allow the whole body to relax.

Then turn your mind inwards and focus on the location of the crown chakra at the highest point on your head (at the top of your head). Imagine a warm swirl of purple light flowing there.

Feel how this vortex increases when you inhale and contracts when you exhale. Watch the purple light pulsate in the rhythm of your breathing. Continue breathing like this until you feel the chakra evenly filled with intense purple light.

Observe how your crown chakra is growing higher on the top of your head. In he end the purple glow will turn into pure white glow, which symbolizes perfection. Open yourself yo this energy and enjoy this wonderful feeling. Now allow the energy to calm down. Breathe deeply and calmly a few more times. Then open your eyes and return to your everyday life.

Healing exercise

Lie down and close your eyes.

Rub your palms against each other until they are warm and charged with energy. If you know how to use Reiki, you can also connect yourself with the healing power of Reiki. Then place your left hand on the top of your head and your right hand on it. If you wish you can place the hands also side by side on the top of your head.

At the same time, try to relax and release your body from tension. Focus on breathing - take a deep breath in and out seven times. Feel the crystal clear warm energy flowing from your hands into your crown chakra with each breath.

Be in the moment and feel and enjoy the warmth that flows through the seventh chakra. When you are ready, open your eyes and return to your daily routine.