The sixth chakra is also referred to as the brow chakra. The color associated with this chakra is indigo. It resonates at a higher frequency than the five chakras below it and is at the same frequency as the musical note A. Hence, it's believed that singing in the key of A can activate this chakra.
When this chakra is open and balanced, it's thought that a person may be able to access their clairvoyant abilities. As well as clairvoyance a person with an open and stimulated third eye may also have the ability to see auras, chakras, and spirit guides.
When the Brow Chakra is Closed
It's believed that if this chakra is closed down, a person may have trouble with the imagination. They may only focus on information gathered from their rational, intellectual mind as opposed to accessing information gained from the spiritual or emotional side of experiences.
A person with a closed third eye may also have a judgmental nature, with a predisposition toward holding a narrow viewpoint.
Activities to Stimulate the Brow Chakra
Linear and rational thinkers who also want to access their spiritual and emotional side can do so by taking part in activities that activate the brow chakra. These activities are include:
- Tai Chi
- Qi Gong
- Coloring
- Painting
- Yoga
- Drawing
- Practise using the imagination
- Meditation
- Visualization
Foods to Activate the Third Eye
Eating certain foods are thought to help bring balance to a particular chakra. Drinking plenty of water is especially important when stimulating the sixth chakra. These foods include:
- Wheat germ
- Barley
- Vitamin E
- Chamomile
Crystal Healing for the Chakras
Crystals are often used in balancing and activating the chakras. Crystals can transmit energy as well as store it. They are used in a variety of ways to heal conditions in the emotional, physical, and spiritual realm. Indigo crystals are often used to balance or open the third eye. Other crystals that are thought to balance and activate the chakras include:
- Aqua Aura
- Sapphire
- Lapis Lazuli
- Pietersite
- Sodalite
- Tanzanite
- Blue tourmaline
The Sixth Chakra Reviewed
The sixth chakra is about the power of the mind to manifest on the physical, emotional, and mental levels. It lends the ability to expand consciousness by giving us the energy to shine a light on those dark corners of the mind in order to bring the truth of life's experience to the surface.
Related Articles on the Chakras
Readers may also enjoy learning about The Second Chakra and The Heart Chakra.
Resources:
- Hall, Judy. The Crystal Bible. Walking Stick Press, 2003.
- Choquette, Sonia. The Psychic Pathway: A Workbook for Reawakening the Voice of Your Soul. Three Rivers Press, 1995.
- Soskin, Julie. How Psychic Are You? :76 Techniques to Boost Your Innate Power. Penguin Books, 2002.
- Wauters, Ambika. The Book of Chakras: Discover The Hidden Forces Within You. Quarto Inc. 2002.
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