The Crown Chakra - is the 7th primary chakra in many Yogic traditions. In Sanskrit, Sahasrāra; translated as “thousand-petaled”, is located at the center of the top of the head. 

It has a unique role in human spirituality, connection, and consciousness.

The Crown Chakra acts as the individual’s center of spirit, enlightenment, wisdom, and universal consciousness. It governs our interaction and communication with the universe. It is our centre of inspiration and devotion. 

The crown chakra is the meeting point between the physical body and the Universe.

When the crown chakra is said to be balanced, it brings feelings of serenity, joy, and deep peace about life. The crown chakra is responsible for a healthy spiritual life.

The general signs when the Crown Chakra is not balanced or underdeveloped include difficulties with meditation, difficulty feeling connected, a lack of interest in spiritual matters, as well as boredom, feeling disconnected and desiring complete isolation.

There are no clear healing processes in the Crown Chakra as its issues are not psychological by nature. We can think of a healing process in terms of allowing ourselves to work on our connection with the world around us. 

Key Characteristics of the Crown Chakra

  • Beauty - The crown chakra allows us to see the beauty and divinity in all things.

  • Unity — The crown chakra represents our connection to the universe. You are able to experience unity with everyone and everything around you.

  • Awareness — This chakra brings our consciousness to a higher level, allowing us to start thinking of themselves less than as an individual, but more as being part of a bigger system

  • Enlightenment — The crown chakra is the gateway between the physical and cosmic self. 

Our chakras are being balanced constantly. Thus working with chakras is a regular daily activity to explore. 

What can we do to balance the crown chakra?

Letting Go — We could start by writing down what earthly and materialistic needs are holding us back and thinking about them. Try living a simple life without unneeded goods. 

Getting Outside — The crown chakra is responsible for our connection to everything around us. We could practice going outside and feeling a connection with the world around. It is a good idea to walk to a higher viewpoint where it is possible to look out over the grand vista. This will help us feel the largeness and beauty of life and Nature. 

Physical Activity —  Yoga is an important tool in bringing balance to our chakras. Yoga poses for the crown chakra should focus on inverted and restorative movements to help bring balance to the higher chakras. 

Meditation — Meditation plays an important role in restoring balance to the chakras, especially the crown chakra. Chakra meditation techniques are similar to traditional meditation techniques, but focus on a specific area of the body. 

Beauty —  Contemplating, experiencing, creating.