Part VI: Ājñā: The Third Eye Chakra

Nov 2

This is the sixth stop in our seven-part chakra series. Ājñā, the third eye chakra, is the seat of intuition and inner vision, where wisdom guides perception.

Located between the eyebrows, Ājñā is the center of intuition, higher consciousness, and spiritual insight.

Meaning & Symbolism

Ājñā translates as “command” or “perception,” indicating its role in guiding our thoughts, visions, and deeper knowing. This is also where the lunar (ida) and solar (piṅgalā) channels merge into sushumṇā, the central channel through which kundalini energy ascends.

Element & Physical Connection

Ājñā is linked not with a classical element but with light and awareness. Physically, it corresponds to the brain, pituitary gland, and nervous system.

Signs of Balance

Clarity of vision and intuition
Presence
Ability to perceive beyond the physical senses

Signs of Imbalance

Overactivity may result in overthinking, attachment to fantasy, or overwhelm
Underactivity may manifest as confusion, lack of direction or self-trust, or disconnection from intuition

Practices to Balance the Third Eye Chakra

Engage in meditation and visualization practices
Journal dreams and intuitive insights
Explore asanas that support grounding and spinal alignment, like Siddhasana (Accomplished Pose) or Ardha Matsyendrāsana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)
Practice prāṇāyāma such as Nāḍī Śodhana to balance the hemispheres of the brain
Chant the mantra “Aum”