What is the Third Eye Chakra & How To Open Your Third Eye Chakra ?

January 4, 2020May 2, 2019 by Satish

Do you feel helpless in life ? Like you don’t know what decision to make or where to turn next ?
Do you have a clear picture of your future or you are like don’t have any vision just drifting along in life ?
Do you think that you can’t get out of the daily grind or feel a bit lost and disconnected from yourself ?

If the above questions resonates with you, then you might have a blocked third eye chakra. Wait a minute! Are you hearing this word chakra for the first time ? Perhaps you are wondering what is the third eye chakra and above all what do you mean by a blocked third eye chakra ? Do not worry it is not very complex 🙂

Have you heard about ‘sixth sense’ before ? I am sure there have been times in your life where you had this strong gut feeling that said “This is right for me” or “There is something not correct“. This strong gut feeling or intuitions are often related to third eye chakra.

I suggest you stay with me for five minutes and continue reading this post. You will know how to find answers to above questions and have clarity on what is the third eye chakra, the impact it is having on your life and finally you will learn how to open (awaken) a blocked third eye chakra.

What is the Third Eye Chakra ?

In the above image you can see the seven chakras starting from the root chakra at the base and crown chakra on the top of your head. The third eye chakra is the sixth chakra (from the root chakra). It is located on the forehead, between the eyebrows. This chakra is responsible for your intuition, imagination, thought and self awareness. It is associated with the color indigo.

The unique gift of this chakra is seeing both inner and outer worlds. The energy of this chakra allows us to access our inner guidance and see beyond the mind and words. It allows us to examine self-limiting ideas and then challenge the same ideas with our inner wisdom (intuition). This chakra is driven by the principle of openness and imagination.

6 Awesome Benefits of Opening (Awakening) the Third Eye Chakra

Free from stress, anxiety or worry: An open third eye chakra will make you centered on the present moment. When you are focused on the present moment then the chains of anxiety and stress will no longer drag you down and you will experience the bliss of being in the present moment.
Higher levels of intuition: The third eye chakra is the seat of intuition. This allows you access to a higher level of understanding. You will begin to realize the larger picture as to how we all are connected. Your intuition will reveal the reasons why certain events in your life happened and how you became the person you are today.
Guidance to your True Path: With direct access to your intuition, you will know exactly what you need to do at this moment to progress in life. Your intuition will guide you onto the path that will bring you the most fulfillment. No more confusion, no more searching for answers, they are all within and now you know how to find them.
Razor sharp instincts: With a heightened level of intuition you will know the right answer, you can sense danger approaching, you know the right thing to do. Your instincts will become quite sharp, you will be able to feel the vibrations of energetic beings around you as everything is interconnected.
Law of attraction in action: You will begin to notice many synchronicities with an open third eye as your thoughts will frequently manifest into realities. Remember the time, when you tried to manifest your desires by imagining you have it however it never manifested. This happens because often our imagination is mixed with anxiety to obtain it or fear of not having it. With your third eye open you can experience much more vivid imagination that is centered on the present moment.
Childlike imagination & creativity: With an active third eye chakra you will be able clearly visualize and have a great imagination. Your conscious mind which is often bound by limitations, now will become more in tune with the endless possibilities of reality. You will experience thoughts like you did as a child. Everything will seem to be possible for you and probably the word “impossible” will vanish from your dictionary.

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Now that you aware of the benefits of opening the third eye chakra, here is a meditation practice you can try to open (awaken) or balance your third eye chakra:

Meditation Practice – To Open Your Third Eye Chakra

Step 1: Take out 10 – 15 minutes of uninterrupted quiet time for yourself. Do this meditation twice a day if time permits otherwise once a day.
Step 2: Sit cross-legged on the floor or seated on a chair. Make sure your spine is straight, lift your shoulders up and close your eyes.
Step 3: Take few deep breaths (at least 5 deep breaths) and relax your body.
Step 4: With your eyes closed, bring your attention between your eyebrows.
Step 5: With each inhale imagine a deep purple glowing light expanding around your third eye center. As you exhale it decreases and then grows bigger and brighter with each inhale.
Step 6: As you settle in the rhythm, repeat this mantra: I am connected to the higher self and now I am guided on the right path. Repeat this mantra as often as you want.
Step 7: As you near the finish, release your eyes and take three deep breaths and relax. Open your eyes slowly and thank the source for the guidance.

How To Know If Your Third Eye Is Open ?

While majority of the change will be within yourself however there are signs that will help you know if your third eye chakra is open.

Sensation between eyebrows: When your third eye chakra is opening you will feel a sensation between your eyebrows.
Increased intuition: With the opening of third eye, your intuition will naturally increase. You will be more present and guided by your inner wisdom.
Increased confidence: When your third eye opens, you tend to be more self-reliant. You feel more confident and trust the path laid down by your inner guidance.
Lights: When meditating and concentrating deeply on your third eye, the light of the spiritual eye may appear. The light can manifest in different shapes, mostly it will be circular.

Opening the third eye chakra won’t happen over a fortnight, meditation is the quintessential method for tapping into the power of your third eye chakra. Imagine what a wonderful place this world might be if we all awaken our third eye.

Now that you know how to awaken your third eye, start your meditation practice today and let me know in comments if this post was useful.