There is no person I would use as an icon of the Crown Chakra.

It is a deeply sacred and personal experience for every one of us.

But the growth of the lotus flower is likened to the seven chakras.

The Sanskrit name Sahasrara means “thousand-petalled”.

It refers to the image of the white lotus flower representing the highest level of consciousness.

While a thousand petals of a lotus flower reach their highest consciousness level, the lotus grows in a pool of water.

Like our Root Chakra that draws energy from the earth, the lotus’ roots sink deep into the mud at the pool’s base, drawing nourishment from the earth.

The earth’s nourishment encourages the stem’s upward growth, the Sacral Chakra, and lower branches, the Solar Plexus Chakra.

At the water level, the midway point, the leaves spread out as a platform, the Heart Chakra, and the flower bud forms.

You can think of the flower as the highest expression of the plant, Throat Chakra.

Under the light of the cosmic sun, the bud begins to open, the Third Eye, and the flower finally opens to full bloom, full consciousness, the Crown Chakra.

We can use this example of lotus in our lives. The seed of potential, no matter what our circumstances, is in us all.

By working with our chakras, we can open and sense our potential.

When we balance and energize each chakra, we reach our highest consciousness.

We bring this potential and energy into the world with the Sahasrara affirmation “I am”.

Sahasrara or Crown Chakra (The Seventh Chakra)

Represents: Higher Consciousness, Connection with the formless, Realisation of limiting patterns

Blocked by: Greed, Ego

Location: Just Above Center of Head

Color: Violet or White

Mantra: Om/Ohm

Nature Sound: None

Stones: Amethyst, Auralite 23, Super 7, Lepidolite, Purple Fluorite, Scapolite, Selenite, Stichtite, Charoite, Sugilite

God/Goddess: Shakti, Quan Yin

Governs: Pituitary for Sleep and Pineal Gland, the master of all other glands.

Governing Emotions: Compassion and Love

Purpose: Consciousness

Common Addictions: Shopping

Essential Oils: Lavender, Rose, Frankincense, Helichrysum

Why Should I Work on My Sahasrara?

• If you have a sense of elitism.
• If you have neurological or endocrine disorders.
• If you suffer from sleep disorders.
• If you experience depression and mental fog.
• If you are materially focussed and constantly need more.
• If you are bored and frustrated.

An unbalanced Crown Chakra also plays a role in learning difficulties and mental illness.

If you suffer from any of the list above, explore your Sahasrara with us.



Symptoms of Overactive Sahasrara Chakra

• God Complex
• Over-intellectualising
• Mental Illness
• Stroke
• Alzheimer’s
• Insomnia
• Schizophrenia
• Dizzy
• Financially Irresponsible
• Manic

Symptoms of Underactive Sahasrara Chakra

• Depression
• Apathy
• Extreme Skepticism
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Materially Focused

What Can I Do to Heal My Sahasrara?

1. Ensure Quality Sleep

Ensure you cut out technology and screens before bedtime.

Sahasrara is associated with the pineal gland, which governs sleep and sleep patterns.

By getting good quality rest, you are repairing and restoring the body and mind.

2. Keep an Amethyst Under Your Pillow

The purple energy of the amethyst is very soothing to the brain, helping to calm anxiety.

Keep an Amethyst under your pillow when you sleep to ensure quality sleep.

3. Apply Lavender Essential Oil Blend onto your Crown Chakra

Blend 4 drops of Lavender oil to 20 ml (or 4 teaspoons) into a carrier oil. Dab the blend on top of your head.

4. Go Outside for Some Sunshine

The Sahasrara element is the sun so spending time in the sun will heal this chakra.

5. Try Sahasrara Yoga Poses

Seated Forward Bend.



6. Fasting

Fasting naturally opens our spiritual awareness.

If you can handle the hunger pangs and uncomfortable feelings it brings on, you can free up energy that would typically be mentally and physically occupied with food.

7. Wear Amethyst

Wearing an amethyst, due to its incredible healing abilities, is a great way to keep this chakra balanced during the day.

8. Meditate or Pray

The purer and simpler it is, the better. Get quiet with the simple closing of your eyes and focus on your breath.

When you are calm and at peace, communicate with your guardian angel, or say a prayer.

9. Listen to 936 Hz

Read more about Chakra Frequencies here.

10. Chant Sahasrara Affirmations

“Om Namah Shivaya”

“I am”

Are you looking forward to that little manifestation boost from your crown chakra?