Crown Chakra

There is a great series of workshops in progress for the chakras. Every 2 weeks, will be an information session on a chakra. Those who are following the entire series will spend the days in between working on that chakra. The series will begin again January 21st (7-9pm).

Here is some information about the Crown Chakra.

CROWN CHAKRA
The crown chakra is located at the top of the head, some say just slightily above this point. Other organs associated with this chakra are the pituitary gland, skull, and the cerebral cortex (your brain).

This is the chakra of SPACE and THOUGHT. Its colors are violent and white. The gemstones for this chakra are diamonds, clear quartz, herkamir diamonds, amethyst. The herbs and oils for this chakra are sandalwood, frankincense, lotus, and wormwood.

This is also a chakra of fasting.

This chakra is associated with spirituality, your higher self, insight, thought, enlightenment, divinity, and soul. You know you have problems or blocks with your crown chakra if you suffer confusion, depression, or a sense of alienation. WORLDLY ATTACHMENTS block this chakra. Let go of the things you cling to in this world, whether they are physical, mental, or emotional.

Some things you can do to meditate and connect with this chakra are various meditation techniques, especially in the full lotus or half-lotus positions. Follow your thoughts through your meditations without holding onto any passing thought.

This chakra is also about the RIGHT TO KNOW. This leads to an interesting discussion on Faith, Belief and knowledge. Faith is where you agree on something that cannot be proven. Belief is agreeing on something that someone has expereinced and can prove, but that you have not done for yourself. Knowledge is personal first-hand experience which also leads to understanding.

"Sacred Truth: Live in the Present Moment - Achieve a personal relationship with the Divine. Let go of the past, do not anticipate the future and live in the presence of the Divine." (quoted from http://www.pamperingu.com/Chakra%20Balancing/CrownChakra.htm)