The Ajna chakra governs perception and intuition. Located in the forehead between the eyes, it allows us to see things clearly without distortion and gain deeper insight. Impacts to this chakra can result in issues with memory, concentration, and accessing intuition. Exercises like yoga poses, meditation, and crystal therapy can help open and balance the Ajna chakra.

1. Chakra 6
Ajna
(Third Eye Chakra)

2. Ajna Ajna chakra governs perception. Herein lies
our ability to see things as they are, rather
than through the distorting filters of our views,
beliefs, fears and preferences. This higher
lens of perception allows us to see the many
pieces of our lives in an integrated whole.
Ajna chakra is the seat of intuition and true
understanding. This stage parallels Erikson's
stage of Intimacy versus Role-confusion, in
which young adults are seeking to find out
who they truly are and why they are here on
the planet.

3. Anja
This center is adversely impacted through witnessing
violence, being told as a child that what you see is
invalid, dogmatism, and excessive lower chakras. An
excessive condition may result in tendencies towards
psychosis, fantasy, illusion, nightmares and
projection. A deficient condition makes it difficult to
see that one has choices, to access intuition, or be
inspired by higher ideas like philosophy, literature and
spirituality. One also may struggle with memory,
concentration, inability to remember dreams and
diminished imagination and abstract reasoning.

4. Anja
The transpersonal capacity of Ajna chakra
is clairvoyance, in which one can see
worlds of reality beyond what the physical
senses can perceive. This also grants
deeper insight into the subtle causes and
conditions which influence reality.

5. Anja
Affirmation: My inner vision is clear and strong. It is safe for me to see the truth. I
trust my inner vision and intuition to know what is right for me.
Healing Practices: Sitting out in the sunshine with a blue sky.
Crystal Therapy:Azurite, Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethyst, Moonstone, Purple
Fluorite
Nutrition: Indigo or purple foods, Chocolate, Dark cocoa, Food or drink that
stimulate, enhance of awaken senses.
Aromatherapy: Cypress, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Patchouli

6. Ajna Yoga Poses
Downward-Facing Dog
(Adho Mukha Svanasana)
This standing, forward bend
calms the mind (and sixth
chakra), stretches the
calves, arms, and spine
and energizes the rest of
the body.
Child’s Pose
(Balasana)
A pose of respite, this
position allows you to rest
and focus inward to open
and balance the sixth
chakra.
Supported Shoulderstand
(Salamba Sarvangasana)
As you stretch your
shoulders and neck in this
inverted pose, the shoulder
stand helps to calm the
mind while opening and
balancing the Third Eye.

7. Ajna Yoga Poses
Standing Half Forward Bend
(Ardha Uttanasana)
This asana strengthens the
back to improve posture and
stimulates energy flow through
the sixth energy center.
Big Toe
(Padangusthasana)
Considered a deep forward
bend, this position stretches the
calves and hamstrings while
stimulating and balancing the
Third Eye.
Hero
(Virasana)
This seated asana helps stretch
and strengthen the ankles and
knees, but it’s also perfect for
meditation — the ultimate
workout to cleanse, open, and
balance the Third Eye chakra.