Sahasrara: Seventh Chakra
Name: Sahasrara (Thousandfold)
Physical Location: Top of the head, Pituitary
Associated Color: White (combination of all colors)
Associated Elements: Thought
Associated Body Parts: Cranial nerves, Brain stem, Cranial plexus
Mantra: OM
When Strong/Balanced: Infinite wisdom, Inspiration, Recognition of life purpose,
When Weak: Difficulty thinking for yourself, Apathy, Spiritual skepticism, Materialism, Immune system deficiencies, Migraines, SAD disorder,
When Overactive: Overly intellectual, Belief about self as part of “elite,”
Yoga Poses to Balance this Chakra: Savasana (Corpse Pose), Sukhasana (Easy Pose), Padmasana (Lotus), Meditation
Asanas for the Chakra System (Yoga Journal)
Balance Your Chakras, Balance Your Life (Yoga Chicago, 2006)
