2. Sahasrara
This center governs our universal identity, that aspect of our experience which is spiritually
common to all beings. It is here we find access to our highest nature and enlightened mind.
This center is utterly transpersonal in nature, though its level of openness directly impacts
the personal levels of our existence. It is from here we find the greatest clarity and
inspiration. This center makes coherent all the other aspects of our experience, yet shows
us that essentially we are more than all these experiences and identities.
The psychological task of sahasrara chakra closely parallels Erickson’s (1999) last two
stages of development, Generativity vs. Self Absorption, Integrity vs. Despair, in which the
individual is seeking to understand the larger purpose of his or her life and to find what of
value they can leave behind or give back to this world.
3. Sahasrara
This center is shut down through living a life based on serving the
ego and simply satisfying basic survival instincts. Dogmatism,
spiritual authoritarianism as well as spiritual bypass can create an
imbalance in the sahasrara. An excessive condition may show in
terms of a dissociation with the world, the body and relationships. A
sense of spiritual entitlement, naïve concepts about God or Truth,
spiritual hallucinations, and an unwillingness to deal with everyday
mundane challenges may also be signs of an excessive sahasrara.
A deficient condition will result in a basic cynicism towards anything
of a spiritual nature or, conversely, very rigid or fundamental belief
systems, excess in the lower chakras, and a difficulty to find one’s
purpose for being on the earth.
4. Sahasrara
The full awakening of
sahasrara chakra leads to
spiritual realization or
enlightenment. This confers
varying degrees of
omniscience and the ability
to see and understand the
past and future.
5. Sahasrara Affirmation: I am complete and one with the
divine energy. I acknowledge and accept my
spirituality and my place in the universe.
Healing Practices: Sitting or meditating
outside.
Crystal Therapy: Amethyst, Clear Quartz,
Blue Sapphire, Peacock Ore, Selenite,
Fuchsite.
Nutrition: Pure foods, Dried fruits by the sun.
Aromatherapy: Lotus.
6. Sahasrara Yoga Poses
Supported Headstand
(Salamba Sirsasana)
This advanced pose
nourishes the head with
oxygen and blood to help
open, balance, and soothe
the crown chakra.
Plow (Halasana)
As this inverted position
stretches the spine and
shoulders, it helps soothe
and balance the seventh
chakra.
Supported Shoulderstand
(Salamba Sarvangasana) —
Good for toning the lower
part of the body, this
inversion helps alleviate
depression while balancing
and calming the crown
chakra.
7. Sahasrara Yoga Poses
Lotus (Padmasana)
The seated Lotus pose
stimulates the spine and
core while balancing and
calming the seventh
chakra.
Seated Forward Bend
(Paschimottanasana)
By stretching the spine and shoulders,
this seated posture helps open,
balance and heal the Sahasrara chakra
while also stimulating the liver,
reproductive organs, and kidneys.
Reclining Bound Angle
(Supta Baddha Konasana)
This restorative pose stretches
the hips and stimulates the
kidneys and reproductive organs
as it opens and balances the
crown chakra.
