Part VII: Sahasrāra: The Crown Chakra
Our seven-part chakra series culminates with Sahasrāra, the crown chakra. The seventh chakra represents transcendence, unity, and connection to the divine.
At the crown of the head lies Sahasrāra, the seventh chakra, representing spiritual awakening and union with the divine.
Meaning & Symbolism
Sahasrāra means “thousand,” often depicted as a lotus of a thousand petals. It symbolizes transcendence, bliss, and connection to universal consciousness.
In yogic tradition, the crown chakra is also seen as the meeting place of kuṇḍalinī energy—the subtle life force that rises through the chakras and pure consciousness. When awakened, Sahasrāra is the seat of spiritual union, where the boundaries of the self dissolve into the infinite.
Element & Physical Connection
Rather than a single element, Sahasrāra represents pure consciousness itself. It connects us to the infinite and beyond.
Signs of Balance
Profound peace and stillness
Clarity
A felt sense of belonging to something greater
Signs of Imbalance
Overactivity may result in spiritual dissociation or detachment from reality
Underactivity may bring cynicism, loneliness, or disconnection
Practices to Balance the Crown Chakra
Spend time in silence and meditation
Engage in contemplative prayer or reflection
Explore restorative asanas such as Śavāsana (Corpse Pose) or Viparīta Karani (Legs Up the Wall) to induce stillness and meditative states
Practice Santosha (Contentment) as a niyama
Meditate with the mantra “Om”
gentle vinyasa to cultivate presence
Closing Reflection
Sahasrāra is the doorway to transcendence—the quiet reminder that you are already part of something infinite. As the culmination of the chakra journey, it completes the arc that begins with grounding at the root and rises through balance, strength, and expression, before opening into wholeness.
Exploring the chakras is less about reaching a final destination and more about cultivating awareness along the way. Each center offers its own wisdom; together, they form a map for integration of body, mind, and spirit. May this framework support you in remembering your connection to self, to others, and to the vastness beyond.