Each energy centre interacts with different levels of the mind, body and spirit. By taking time to learn about the chakras’ functions, students enter into the sacred relationship with the complex nature of human being.
Chakra System as a Learning Device
The chakra system offers the mind and body a tool with which to communicate.
Sahasrara is the Sanskrit word for "thousandfold." The crown chakra is the seventh main energy centre in the human body. While the sixth chakra introduces the realms of the intellect, intuition and reasoning, the crown energy centre allows us to develop and maintain a connection to the Divine force.
Fundamentals of the Crown Chakra
- Name: Crown chakra
- Element: White light, thought
- Sanskrit name: Sahasrara
- Colour: Violet/white
- Archetype: Guru/egoist
- Position in the body: Top of the head
- Associated endocrine gland: Pituitary gland
- Physiological form and functions: Muscular system, skeletal system, skin and central nervous system
- Emotional or spiritual functions: Spiritual search for meaning, issues of karma and grace, spiritual awakening, divine discontent
- Linked to: God/goddess, the creator, search for purpose and meaning in life, discovering ethics, unconditional love, symbolic vision, ultimate liberation
- Affirmations: Thy will be done. Love surrounds, nourishes and protects me.
- Asanas: Head stand, meditation
- Gifts connected to the crown chakra: These gifts are of the spirit. They come in the form of angels in disguise and simple acts of kindness. They can be embodied in moments of seeing the "truth." Caroline Myss, in Invisible Acts of Power, writes "Faith is the power of the 7th chakra. It’s the circuit to the divine and a porthole to our intuitive resources. Miracles abound. The acts of service of the 7th chakra include the faith you convey to others through your own beliefs, actions and prayers."
- Level of relationship: Our relationship to our life’s true purpose, relationship between the ego and the higher self, relationship to god and spirit. Also connected to emotional and spiritual issues with regard to service to others. Humanitarian activities.
- Identification of weak crown chakra: the ‘long dark night of the soul’, feeling
- disconnected from God, meaning or purpose, migraines, chronic exhaustion, sensitivity to light and sound, greed and dominance.
- Negative thinking traits: There is no point in life. Why should I, I’m going to die anyway and none of this matters. Who cares, we’re just food for worms. I don’t see the point in any of it. There’s no hope.
- Questions to help chakra consciousness:
- ‘Who am I?’
- ‘What do I believe about the universe?’
The crown chakra is typically activated under stressful circumstances, when life is difficult and the eternal question arises "who am I?" soon followed by "What is my purpose?" In modern society, where popular culture is the norm, the crown chakra can be difficult to activate. Meditation with patience and persistence will help.
As with the crown chakra, all of the seven major chakras of the human body hold secrets of personal development. Understanding and utilising the system can help students overcome negativity and develop strong, vibrant and harmonic lives.
For more details about the research materials used in these articles, please read Chakra Basics Recommended Reading List.
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