Brow Chakra

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This is the sixth in the series discussion regarding the

energy centers or chakras.

 

The Third Eye or Brow Chakra

 

Location: Mid forehead in the front, occipital region of the head in back.

Spinal Nerve Plexus: Carotid plexus

Glands: Pineal (some sources say Pituitary, with Pineal at Crown)

Body Parts: Eyes

Sanskrit Name: Ajna

Element: Light

Color Vibration: Indigo, or varyingly, Purple

Keynote Vibration: A

Focus: Sight, insight, intuition, vision, focus, sense of humor

Stones: lapis lazuli, quartz, sodalite, azurite

Incense: jasmine, mint, mugwort, star anise

Foods: mind altering substances of plant origin

Affirmations: I see. My vision is clear. I perceive. I use my imagination

for positive, creative purposes.

Disorders: Visual distortions and disorders, mental illness, hysteria, poor

sense of humor,

lack of imagination or conversely overimagination, Attention Deficit

Disorder, Attention

Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, hypochondriasis

 

In order to keep the brow chakra functioning well, it is a good habit to

practice " childlike

thinking " , opening the self to the beauty of detail as well as the magical

aspects of all

things. Appreciation of art, especially the aspects of symbols, form,

texture, color and

shape is one way to open the third eye; utilization of an object for

contemplative meditation

has ancient roots. Look for the humor in self and the surrounding world; our

sense of humor

is related to our natural response to the unexpected, insightful truths and

a way to let go

of anxiety related to fear (it is hard to be afraid of something we can

laugh at!) Practice

creating a dream journal to define personal symbols and issues. Explore

activities that have

a hypnotic effect on you, such as reading, watching an object spin, blink or

swing, or a

nature video with the sound turned off (replace it with classical music or

appropriate nature

sounds instead of verbal narration).

 

The brow deals with higher goals and idealism; when the brow is out of

balance it can cause a hyperfocus on ideals, resulting in pendantic or

fanatic behavior, or conversely, confusion and a tendency to grasp at a

multitude of ideas without commitment.

 

For physical disorders of the eyes, there are Ayurvedic eye exercises to

change the shape of the eye

itself (useful for nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism). Eating

foods that are

rich in beta carotene and other antioxidants are supportive of the eyes.

Schizophrenia is a

problem with filtering input and poor grounding. ADD and ADHD are problems

with focus. In

both cases, structuring a personal schedule and learning to express and

accept input that

may be inexplicable (such as " hallucinations " or " visions " ) is useful, along

with developing

a good regular practice of healthy grounding. Cataracts represent " clouding

of vision " and

meditative work with the affirmation " my vision is clear " as well as

visualizing the clouding

of the eye dispersing can help improve the disorder. Deeper work might

include meditating on

what the eye is trying to protect the self from seeing. Glaucoma represents

" pressure to see " ,

and it is interesting that one of the plant-based hallucinogens, cannabis,

reduces the pressure

in the eyes in Glaucoma. The affirmation " soft eyes see " is helpful here.

Some disorders in

this area have to do with the imagination... such as hypochondriasis and

hysteria. While it

is useful to have an active and healthy imagination, like the ego, there

should be some natural

boundaries to it since we have to function healthily in society.

Hallucinations, delusions,

paranoia, and to a lesser degree overactive imagination can be destructive

if not examined

and only given the amount of energy they deserve in attention. For a person

whose mind tends

to " run away " with them, escalating into colorful scenarios of destruction

and disease or

conversely, fantastical and unrealistic plans, grounding is useful to keep

them " on track "

as these behaviors are distracting and may prevent the person from

accomplishing anything

at all. Offer positive reinforcement for completing goals, no matter how

small, to help

them reorient and refocus.

 

Animal associated with the brow chakra in East Indian tradition is the owl.

 

I'm adding a little song you may remember for the Brow: (Lyrics by D.

Pomeranz)

 

IT'S IN EVERY ONE OF US

 

It's in every one of us to be wise,

Find your heart, open up both your eyes

We can all know everything,

without ever knowing why.

It's in every one of us, by and by.

 

It's in every one of us to be free.

Find your Self, open your eyes and see.

We can all have everything,

without ever knowing how.

It's in every one of us, here and now.

 

Take good care!

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Rev. R. C. Abreu, BS, RN, CHTP/I, CRMT, CH

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