The Third Eye Chakra

The sixth chakra, located in the middle of the forehead or between your eyebrows, is known as the Ajna Chakra in Sanskrit. This translates to ‘beyond wisdom’, succinctly describing it’s function – intuition, extrasensory intelligence, the ability to tap into it.

Colour association: indigo.

Connected to the pineal gland, situated in the centre of the brain and produces and regulates melatonin, important in the regulation of sleep patterns. The pineal gland is located near the optical nerves and are therefore sensitive to visual stimulations and changes in lighting.

When our third eye is imbalanced, it often manifests as insomnia or jet lag type symptoms. The inability to set goals and achieve them, lack of clarity and being unable to work beyond your problems are also signs of imbalance.
If the lower chakras are imbalanced, then it is likely that the third eye will also be.
Physically, imbalance in the third eye chakra can manifest as headaches, sinus and visual problems.

When balanced, it is truly a beautiful experience. You feel in tune with the physical and psychic realms – you are able to perceive and interpret messages outside of the five senses. Activation of the third eye allows you to open up to an intuitive sensibility & inner perception.
Activation of the third eye chakra takes dedicated practice. Meditation is a great tool for this. Whichever method you use, meditation helps to bring focus and clarity, and encourages theta brainwaves which foster frontal lobe activity and prepare your third eye and brain to be more receptive. Eating indigo foods and certain yoga poses such as child pose are also third eye activators.