7-Part Chakra Balancing Series with Kitty Nordby
Part 7 of 7: Sahastrara Chakra – Crown Chakra: Embracing Meditation with Kitty Nordby
Kitty will guide us into another transformative meditation as we gather for the final session of our series. Here’s an overview of the seventh energy center in the chakra system, the Crown (Sahasrara) Chakra:
What Is the Crown (Sahasrara) Chakra?
Located at the top of your head, the Crown Chakra forms a deep connection with your supreme Self.
Meaning and Characteristics
- Meaning: Sahasrara, Sanskrit for “thousands,” refers to the lotus flower with a thousand petals, each symbolizing aspects of our being—emotions, thoughts, actions—that bring universal balance when fully open.
- Location: Resides in the astral body at the crown of the head.
- Symbol: Represented by a lotus flower with a thousand petals, it connects us to divine consciousness when fully activated.
- Color: Violet, representing purity, spirituality, and enlightenment.
- Element: Consciousness, reflecting the highest level of awareness and connection to the divine.
- Sound (Seed Mantra): “Aum,” pronounced A-u-mn, heard in deep stillness.
- Mudra: Dhyana Mudra, aids in meditation, promoting inner peace and deeper consciousness
Benefits of Opening the Crown Chakra
When balanced, the Crown Chakra enhances outlook on life, emotional resilience, and physical well-being:
- Emotional Symptoms: Spiritual awakening, clarity of mind, empathy, purpose, intuition, reduced anxiety.
- Physical Symptoms: Mental balance, mood stabilization, improved sleep, increased energy, heart health.
Identifying Blockages
Symptoms of imbalance include lack of purpose, depression, difficulty focusing, and physical ailments like headaches or insomnia.
Join us on July 21 to deepen your meditation practice and explore the transformative power of the Crown Chakra. Learn how meditation can help align and balance our vital energy centers, promoting holistic well-being and inner peace.