CROWN CHAKRA

• "Sahasrara" in Sanskrit

• The seventh chakra located at the top or “crown” of the head

• Associated with the colors violet and white

• No element other than thought

• Body systems: hypothalamus and pituitary

• Benefits of a balanced crown chakra: strong connection to spirit, dynamic thoughts and energy, enlightenment, universal intelligence

• Blocked symptoms:sensitivity to light and sound, close-mindedness or a numb mind, depression, chronic tension headaches, poor coordination, chronic fatigue, hair loss, loneliness, inability to set goals, lack of direction

• Yoga poses - tree pose, reverse child’s pose, headstand, cow pose, feet up the wall, rabbit pose, backbend, corpse pose, meditation

• Associated foods: mushrooms, garlic, onions, ginger, beets, leafy greens, herbal tea with honey or lemon

• Activities: reading, meditation, nature walks, tarot readings, sitting in silence