At one point or the other, we've all wished to have a sixth sense. Well, what if I told you that you have just that you haven't discovered it yet?
Located in the centre of your forehead in between your eyes, is the third chakra. The chakras are considered to be the energy centres that are spread throughout the body and they affect our well-being and perception. The third eye chakra which is also known as Anja is believed to be the sixth chakra in the body. It is situated in between your eyebrows and it's believed to be the seat of inner wisdom, intuition and spiritual communication.
Some people believe that when the third eye chakra is open, it brings wisdom, perception and a deeper spiritual connection.
Scientifically, the idea of the third eye chakra cannot be proven but over the years many traditions and cultures have supported the idea that the third chakra exists.
In this article, you'll learn more about what the third eye chakra is, what the third eye chakra can do and how to open it.
The third chakra is believed to be connected to the pineal gland. The pineal gland is a small pea-sized gland in the brain that's shaped like a pine cone. Its functions are not fully known but scientists believe that it produces and regulates some hormones, including melatonin. Melatonin plays a significant role in sleep patterns. However, psychics, seers and mystics view this gland as a tool that can be used as an organ of universal connection.
The pineal gland plays an important role in different cultures across the world. In Ayurvedic philosophy, the third eye is depicted by the Anja chakra. And in Ancient Egypt, the symbols of the Eye of the Horus are similar to the location of the pineal gland in the profile of the human head.
It's believed by experts to be an opening to the spiritual world. When you develop your third eye, you're opening up a path to all things psychic.
Also, when your third eye chakra is not opened, you can experience various problems, like:
The physical eyes are used to see physical things, but the third eye helps you to see things that are connected to the spirits. There are many benefits involved in opening your third eye, they include:
Some people have come up with theories that there's a connection between the chakras and mental health. This is just a theory but it isn't accepted scientifically.
Some believe that when the third eye is opened, it acts as an opening for spiritual communication. These include:
The ability to honestly highlight your feelings, your thoughts and areas where you need to improve on yourself helps you find clarity and understanding of yourself. One good way to practise introspection is by keeping a journal. Write everything down without being biased toward yourself. And don't forget to revisit what you wrote down.
Sometimes, your dreams may be exciting, scary or whatever you have. Whichever one it is, try to pay attention to them. If you can't remember them for a long time, then record them in detail with the date and time in a journal. Also, you can seek help in interpreting your dream if you find it difficult to do so.
That's the same way it works when you're trying to open your third eye. There are different types of breathwork. The butholotropic breath work is designed to open your sixth chakra. Holotropic breathwork works for inner healing and it works better when you combine it with evocative music.
Breathing techniques are a good way to calm the mind and keep it focused. It brings clarity, inner knowing and understanding.
Other types of breathing techniques include Nadi shodhana (alternate nostril breathing). This type of breathing involves you breathing with your left nostril and covering your right nostril with your right thumb. Then you alternate the process.
The Gyan mudra provides a sense of transparency and insight. It helps you to focus on your meditation. With your hands joined together in the Gyan mudra style, you're subconsciously sealing in the energy. Also, it helps you stay present and focused because once your hands start separating, you realise you're drifting from the meditative state.
It has saved a lot of people from danger and when asked why they say they just felt their body wanted to move and they moved it.
You can't master intuitive movement in a day, it takes practice, consistency and understanding of your body. You should be able to differentiate when your body is not convenient and when it's passing an intuitive message to move. When you're able to agree with your body, you can be able to activate your sixth chakra.
One of the best poses for opening the third eye with the vinyasa yoga is when your forehead is pressing into the floor.
While at it, focus your attention and energy on the chakra, stay in that position for two to five minutes, take a deep breath and think about the type of world you desire.
Another good pose is to fold your body forward. As your head is dropping beneath your hips, blood and oxygen are being released into your brain and the third chakra is being opened.
Instead of eating junk, let your diet plan contain purple foods like blackberries, blueberries, grapes, eggplant purple kale, and purple sweet potatoes. Incorporating this food into your diet will help open your third eye.
Located in the centre of your forehead in between your eyes, is the third chakra. The chakras are considered to be the energy centres that are spread throughout the body and they affect our well-being and perception. The third eye chakra which is also known as Anja is believed to be the sixth chakra in the body. It is situated in between your eyebrows and it's believed to be the seat of inner wisdom, intuition and spiritual communication.
Some people believe that when the third eye chakra is open, it brings wisdom, perception and a deeper spiritual connection.
Scientifically, the idea of the third eye chakra cannot be proven but over the years many traditions and cultures have supported the idea that the third chakra exists.
In this article, you'll learn more about what the third eye chakra is, what the third eye chakra can do and how to open it.
What is the third eye chakra?
The third eye chakra is considered to be linked to:- Clarity
- Concentration
- Imagination
- Intuition
- Spiritual perception
- Universal connection
The third chakra is believed to be connected to the pineal gland. The pineal gland is a small pea-sized gland in the brain that's shaped like a pine cone. Its functions are not fully known but scientists believe that it produces and regulates some hormones, including melatonin. Melatonin plays a significant role in sleep patterns. However, psychics, seers and mystics view this gland as a tool that can be used as an organ of universal connection.
The pineal gland plays an important role in different cultures across the world. In Ayurvedic philosophy, the third eye is depicted by the Anja chakra. And in Ancient Egypt, the symbols of the Eye of the Horus are similar to the location of the pineal gland in the profile of the human head.
What can the third eye chakra do?
Although the third eye chakra cannot be scientifically proven,It's believed by experts to be an opening to the spiritual world. When you develop your third eye, you're opening up a path to all things psychic.
Also, when your third eye chakra is not opened, you can experience various problems, like:
- Uncertainty
- Cynicism
- Lack of purpose
- Pessimism
The physical eyes are used to see physical things, but the third eye helps you to see things that are connected to the spirits. There are many benefits involved in opening your third eye, they include:
- Mental clarity
- Improved concentration
- Clear self-expression
- Strengthened intuition
- A sense of bliss
- Decisiveness
- Insight
The third eye and mental health
It's not fully understood how the third eye can impact us spiritually and emotionally, however research shows that the pineal gland volume may be linked to mood disorders like schizophrenia.Some people have come up with theories that there's a connection between the chakras and mental health. This is just a theory but it isn't accepted scientifically.
Some believe that when the third eye is opened, it acts as an opening for spiritual communication. These include:
- Telepathy
- Clairvoyance
- Lucid dreaming
- Astral projection
- Aura perception
How to open your third eye chakra with 10 tips
Do you want to know how to open your third eye? Below, you'll find 10 tips on how to achieve this.Be Introspective
The ability to honestly highlight your feelings, your thoughts and areas where you need to improve on yourself helps you find clarity and understanding of yourself. One good way to practise introspection is by keeping a journal. Write everything down without being biased toward yourself. And don't forget to revisit what you wrote down.
Pay attention to your dreams
Sometimes, your dreams may be exciting, scary or whatever you have. Whichever one it is, try to pay attention to them. If you can't remember them for a long time, then record them in detail with the date and time in a journal. Also, you can seek help in interpreting your dream if you find it difficult to do so.
Practise breathwork
That's the same way it works when you're trying to open your third eye. There are different types of breathwork. The butholotropic breath work is designed to open your sixth chakra. Holotropic breathwork works for inner healing and it works better when you combine it with evocative music.
Breathing techniques are a good way to calm the mind and keep it focused. It brings clarity, inner knowing and understanding.
Other types of breathing techniques include Nadi shodhana (alternate nostril breathing). This type of breathing involves you breathing with your left nostril and covering your right nostril with your right thumb. Then you alternate the process.
Try chanting
Use hand gestures
The Gyan mudra provides a sense of transparency and insight. It helps you to focus on your meditation. With your hands joined together in the Gyan mudra style, you're subconsciously sealing in the energy. Also, it helps you stay present and focused because once your hands start separating, you realise you're drifting from the meditative state.
Practise intuitive movement
It has saved a lot of people from danger and when asked why they say they just felt their body wanted to move and they moved it.
You can't master intuitive movement in a day, it takes practice, consistency and understanding of your body. You should be able to differentiate when your body is not convenient and when it's passing an intuitive message to move. When you're able to agree with your body, you can be able to activate your sixth chakra.
Do some Kundalini yoga
Don't stop your regular yoga practice either.
One of the best poses for opening the third eye with the vinyasa yoga is when your forehead is pressing into the floor.
While at it, focus your attention and energy on the chakra, stay in that position for two to five minutes, take a deep breath and think about the type of world you desire.
Another good pose is to fold your body forward. As your head is dropping beneath your hips, blood and oxygen are being released into your brain and the third chakra is being opened.
Eat a nutritious diet
Instead of eating junk, let your diet plan contain purple foods like blackberries, blueberries, grapes, eggplant purple kale, and purple sweet potatoes. Incorporating this food into your diet will help open your third eye.
Try using essential oils.
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