Sahasrāra Sahasrara, the crown chakra located at or above the top of the head, is associated with the pineal gland and the cerebral cortex. Traditionally this center is given the various colors of the rainbow. An alternate color is clear. The word Sahasrara means “thousand- petalled lotus,” which is the symbol of this chakra, alluding […]
Continue reading "Sahasrāra"Ājñā Ājñā, the brow or third eye chakra, is located in the forehead. It is associated with the pituitary gland (and the frontal lobes of the brain. The word Ajna means “order” or “command,” which indicates that activation of the chakra is indicative of true order and mastery. The traditional color here is translucent blue. […]
Continue reading "Ājñā"Viśuddha Visuddha (Also known Visuddhi) , the throat chakra, is located in the hollow of the throat. The thyroid and parathyroid glands are associated here, along with the vocal chords and the pharyngeal plexus. The name Visuddha means “purity.” The traditional color for this center is purple. An alternate color is gold.11 Its symbol is […]
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