Today is the Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)
Location: Between the brows, Brain
What it is: The gift of this chakra is seeing both inner and outer words. This chakra allows us to access our inner guidance that comes from the depths of our being. It allows us to cut through illusion and to access deeper truths - to see beyond the mind, beyond the words.
Color: Indigo
Element: Light
Crystals associated with it: Amethyst, Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite
Essential Oils: Palo Santo, Chamomile, Rose, Neroli, Geranium
Yoga poses that activate it: Dolphin Pose, Warrior 3, Eagle Pose, Childs Pose
Ajna Chakra Affirmations
I am in touch with my inner guidance.
I listen to my deepest wisdom.
I seek to understand and to learn from my life experiences.
I am wise, intuitive, and connected with my inner guide.
I nurture my spirit.
I listen to the wisdom of elders.
I trust my intuition.
Let’s go deeper into Mantra
Mantra work - Mantras are such powerful work. You can sing mantra or quickly say mantra in meditation.
Here are some beautiful Mantras and their meanings. The Mantra will call you, you’ll feel a pull to one or the other.
Om Gam Ganapatayai Namah = The primary Ganesh mantra for clearing obstacles and awakening the primal root energy of consciousness.
Om Shree Hanumaate Namah = Invoking strength, stamina and power
Om Dum Durgaayai Namah = Remover of difficulties, internal and external protection as well as to bestow wisdom and strength
Om Namah Shivaya = A mantra for transformation, awakening and healing.
Na = Earth
Ma = Water
Shi = Fire
Va = Air
Ya = Either
Aham Prema = Invoke living energy of the highest Love within our hearts
Lokaah Samasthaah Sukhino Bhavantu = A mantra to express loving kindness to all living beings. Can be translated to “May all beings, everywhere, be happy and free. “
The Gayatri Mantra (longest mantra, can be known as the strongest one) Meaning = Infinite spiritual energy and is said to contain the essence of all mantras. Some call it the Song of the Sun. This mantra is an ancient invocation of the Light within us and within everything. It’s a deep prayer for liberation. The Gayatri is also considered to be spiritual Light itself in the form of sound.
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svaha
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayaat
Here is a YouTube video that will help you learn this mantra if it’s calling to you.
Practice today - Try a Mantra, chant, sing, meditate
Love, A