The Seventh Chakra, also known as the Golden Crown, is located in the center and top of the head and extends to the space above. The energy in this center flows through and out of the pineal gland. It is associated with higher consciousness, spirituality, wisdom and liberation, and with the color violet (as well as gold).
Focusing on the Seventh Chakra may help release blocked mental energy and increase the capacity for self knowledge. Meditating on the Seventh Chakra may also support the expansion of consciousness and create a greater sense of spiritual connection.
Suggested Seventh Chakra Meditation:
Bring your attention to the Seventh Chakra. Picture a small opening on the top and center of the head. Imagine a universal energy radiating from above and down through this small opening to the center of the brain. Then picture this energy radiating back up from the brain center, flowing through the opening of the Golden Crown and expanding outward above the head. Imagine this radiating energy to be a golden lotus blossom opening up and outward. If you can picture the color of violet in your mind s eye, see the chakra energy as a vibrant violet ray as it radiates upward and outward through the golden lotus blossom. Envision your consciousness expanding as you open to a greater sense of wisdom, understanding, joy and spiritual connection through the Seventh Chakra energy.
Continue working with the blissful energy of the Seventh Chakra until you are ready to end your meditation or to shift to another focus.
About the Chakras
The word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel or disk and according to tradition signifies one of seven basic energy centers in the body. They are thought to be spinning disks of energy that correspond to bundles of nerves, major organs, and areas of our energetic body that affect our emotional and physical well-being. It is widely thought that keeping the energy in the chakras unblocked and balanced can help support good health and internal harmony.