Sahasrara, "thousand petaled lotus," seventh chakra

The Seventh Chakra: Universal Connection

Published on August 14, 2007

Sahasrara, which means “thousand petaled lotus,” is the seventh chakra and is located at the crown (top) of the head. It is represented by the color white or violet and is considered to be the center of wisdom and pure consciousness. Its issues are devotion, inspiration, selflessness, and spiritual understanding. It is related to the pituitary gland and also connects to the central nervous system. Someone with a healthy and balanced seventh chakra would have highly developed emotional awareness and may even reach a higher spiritual state of bliss or unity with the divine.

Affirmation:

May I have a clear and open connection with source energy (spirit) and live in the present moment.

Yoga Poses to Activate this Chakra:

Seated yoga mudra
Head stand prep
Rabbit

Yoga Practices to Activate this Chakra:

Mudra: Rudra and Jnana
Mantra: Silence
Meditation: Crown Chakra Meditation
Yoga Path: Jnana

 

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6 responses to “The Seventh Chakra: Universal Connection”

  1. ftrrs Avatar
    ftrrs

    Hello Dear May i please know the hand Mudras used for healing scitica, diabities and low sugar.to get immidiate Results.Can Yoga hand posture heal any health related problems? kindly reply.Thanks

  2. Devashree Marathe Avatar
    Devashree Marathe

    Respected sir,
    you have beautifully explained all the topics of yoga. I am very much thankful to you. God bless you.

  3. Sandhya Avatar
    Sandhya

    Hello pls explain chakras for diabetic patients. If we will do chakras how much time it will take to.our body

  4. Susan Shim Avatar
    Susan Shim

    Hello.
    Do you have a video that I could purchase on yoga for Spondylothesis? I have bilateral pars defects with spondylothesis on two levels so I need core strengthening but no flexion/extension or twisting.
    Susan

  5. Jodi Ettenberg Avatar
    Jodi Ettenberg

    Thank you so much for sharing this information.I have always known that there are 7 major chakras but never knew exactly what they were or what their purpose was. Now I know.

  6. Lisa Sowle Avatar
    Lisa Sowle

    Thank you so much for sharing this information. I have always known there was something special about the seventh chakra but never knew what it was or why it was important. Now I know!

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Timothy Burgin is a Kripalu & Pranakriya trained yoga instructor living and teaching in Asheville, NC. Timothy has studied and taught many styles of yoga and has completed a 500-hour Advanced Pranakriya Yoga training. Timothy has been serving as the Executive Director of YogaBasics.com since 2000. He has authored two yoga books and has written over 500 articles on the practice and philosophy of yoga. Timothy is also the creator of Japa Mala Beads and has been designing and importing mala beads since 2004.
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