CROWN CHAKRA
Chakra Seven:

Thought, Universal identity, oriented to self-knowledge
This is the crown chakra that relates to consciousness as pure awareness. It is our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, space less place of all-knowing. When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss.

The 7th chakra: Sahasrara

(a) The chakra of prayer/meditation - tells us that our spirits are eternal/to realize that our bodies relationship to chronological time is an illusion - This chakra is the entry point for the human life force from God - connecting ( and nourishing) the entire physical body to the 7th chakra. The connection to the transcendent dimension of life - to our spiritual nature and our capacity to allow spirit/spirituality to become an integral part of our lives and guide us

(b) Seeking and intimate relationship with the Divine. Spiritual awakening.

(c) The grace (good karma) - bank account - storage of power and energy through acts of faith and prayer. Access to Prana - purest form of energy.

(d) Gaining an intensity of internal awareness - devotion, inspiration, prophetic thoughts, transcendent ideas, mystical connection, inner guidance/ insight into healing/ trust in the divine.

(e) Calling one's spirit back - finishing up old business to return to the spiritual dimension complete. Integration of self with higher power.

(f) Love as an intimate personal relationship with the Divine.

(g) All that faith represents in one's life - insight into healing, inner guidance ultimate trust, peace that surpasses understanding, etc. Live in the present moment! Thus to receive Divine guidance each day. From this we receive inspiration that lifts us into Ecstasy. We thrive and we heal in ecstatic moments, when our spirits become stronger than our bodies, and our bodies can respond to the commands of our spirits. The soul is one with God.
Consciously returning to the Divine.

Location: Top of Skull
Age of Resonance: 42 – 49
Shape: Round Skull Cap
Glandular Connection: Pineal gland
Color: Violet and White
Musical Note: B
Type of Music: Indian Ragas
Element: The Cosmos
Aspect of Intelligence: Spiritual understanding
Sensory Experience: Bliss
Essential Oils: Lavender, Lotus, Elemi
Crystals: Amethyst
Aspect of the Solar System: The universe
Astrological Association: Aquarius
Metal: Platinum
Earthly Location: India
Mythological Animal: Eagle
Plant: Lotus Flower
Qualities: Grace, beauty, serenity, oneness with all that is
Life Issues: Selfless realization of your indelible connection with the greater whole of life
Physical Activity: stillness
Spiritual activities: prayer, meditation, reflection
Positive Archetype: Guru
Negative Archetype: Egotist
Angelic Presence: The Christ Light

Opening Crown Chakra Meditation:
Find a quiet place where you are unlikely to be disturbed for at least 10 minutes, turn off your phone. Lay on your back and breathe deeply and slowly as this relaxes the body and slows all physiological functions. If the sound of running water, certain music or other practices relaxes you, include that technique at this point. Imagine a healing white light entering the body on the in-breath and all stresses and negative energies leaving the body on the out-breath. This is not just imagination, energy follows thought. This prepares your body to receive maximum benefit from the energy of the stones.

Chanting and Toning for the Crown Chakra:
One of the chants associated with the First Initiation Rite affects the crown chakra greatly and the third eye charka, or energy center, to a lesser degree. The crown chakra, of course, is located at the top of the head and is linked on a physical level to the pituitary gland. The third eye chakra is situated in the middle of the forehead and is connected to the pineal gland on a physical level.
When intoned properly, this special chant or sound will send a vibration deep within the head where both the pineal and pituitary glands are situated. This causes these glands to vibrate, which in turn stimulates them and the surrounding areas of the brain. As this happens, the crown chakra will become 'activated' and open up. The third eye chakra will also be activated slightly at the same time. This allows higher vibrations of energy to enter into the crown chakra, the third eye chakra, the body and the human energy field or aura. This energy is connected to the Godsource, or heavenly fields above, and exists all around you. It is in the air that you breathe and the water that you drink. This energy is also referred to as chi, universal energy, prana, and spirit energy. Although this high vibration of energy was explored and discussed in the ancient mystery schools by the Egyptians, it was known simply as spirit.
When the crown chakra is activated fully and the third eye chakra to a lesser degree, the universal energy enters into the auric field, thereby letting several things happen. The aura will become cleaner and brighter. The seven main charkas, or energy centers, will receive this high vibration and become more balanced. This will allow healing energy to flow into the body. The stimulation and activation of both of these glands will affect the hypothalamus region of the brain resulting in the release of some endorphins into the body. This in turn will help someone to feel better. This in itself is particularly beneficial for anyone suffering with mood swings. Also, the neo cortex of the brain becomes stimulated and results in neurons firing into many areas of the brain. This allows you to use more of your brain's potential, including the awakening of latent psychic abilities. This special chant slows down the aging process as well, because the endocrine glandular system becomes more balanced and in harmony. This is due to the fact that the pineal gland and pituitary gland when activated will influence the other glands of the endocrine system in a very positive way.
A brief description of this chanting exercise follows. The sound to use is May, as in the month. Before you begin, take a deep breath in and hold it for about five seconds. Then exhale slowly and evenly through your mouth or nose. This is your choice. Repeat this breathing technique two more times. It is important that the deep breathing is done a total of three times. This allows some of the chi or universal energy to be absorbed into the lungs and ultimately the whole body via the circulatory system. This ensures that the brain waves slow down, your auric field around you expands and brightens, and you feel more relaxed. This is necessary in order to receive the full benefits of performing the May chant.
This chant is done in a mid C musical note. For those of you who are not musically oriented, follow this general rule. When you chant, make sure that your voice is in a mid-range, not too high and not too low. You can also experiment with the range and find the exact level that works best for you.
Now, take in another deep breath and hold it for a few seconds. Then, as you exhale, intone the sound M-A-A-A-Y-Y-Y until all your breath has been expelled. Let the pitch of your voice rise and fall a little as you do this. Take in a second deep breath, hold it once more for a bit and then repeat the chant. Intone the chant a third and final time. Once completed, just relax for a few moments.
Some of you may start to notice certain physiological things happening during or just upon completion of this "Crown Chakra Exercise." For others, the results may be slow at first and less significant. In these cases, the results will be subtle but effective even though you may not be fully aware of it. In Ancient Teachings for Beginners, I explain the effects of performing this chant along with other chants and exercises in great detail.
Another of the physiological effects of this exercise is a feeling of 'tingles' on the top of the head where the crown chakra is located. This is a sign that the crown energy center is opening up. It is starting to receive higher vibrations of universal energy from the heavenly fields above, as mentioned earlier. Also, it is an indication that neurons are firing in the cerebrum of the brain, creating new pathways to other areas within. The cerebrum is the major mass of the human brain. Some of your psychic abilities are stored within this part of your brain.
As these pathways open up, universal energy and electrical stimulation are sent to dormant cells of the cerebrum that contain some of your psychic gifts and abilities. These cells will then be activated, allowing you to begin using some of these untapped abilities.
The pituitary gland has many physical purposes. It also has a psychic and spiritual purpose. When it is stimulated, it begins to work as a receiver of psychic information and spiritual impressions. The potential of working with your angels and spirit guides becomes available. For those of you who already communicate with these wise beings, your abilities will become enhanced.
As stated, the stimulation of the cerebrum, pineal and pituitary releases endorphins into the bloodstream. Seratonin is one of the hormonal secretions released through this chant. This helps to give you a natural high. Obviously, people who suffer from depression and low seratonin levels can find this exercise beneficial in alleviating this condition.
Once the pituitary gland has been activated on a physical level, and the crown chakra has been opened on a psychic level, more psychic and spiritual gifts will unfold. Some of these gifts are as follows: intuition increased, creativity expanded, clairvoyant abilities (to see beyond the norm) developed or enhanced, and empathic abilities developed or enhanced.
For many of you, these gifts will allow you to become aura readers, energy healers, spiritual mediums and medical intuitives. If you are already engaged in any of these pursuits, these attributes will be increased.
Spiritual enlightenment is a goal that everyone should seek. A spiritually developed or enlightened person affects the world around them in wondrous ways. When you become enlightened, your soul within will become a beautiful light to others. Enjoy your spiritual journey!

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