| Not only Kundalini Yoga, but all of yoga is really based | | | | chanting that sound activates that center. For the Ajna |
| on the seven chakra system. In this system there are | | | | chakra, the seed sound is the AUM mantra. Chanting it |
| seven chakra points that lie along the spine, from the | | | | aloud, or just mentally is one of the best techniques for |
| base to the crown of the head, and each of these | | | | opening this chakra. Here are two good methods for |
| chakra points is responsible for the organs and glands | | | | chanting this mantra. |
| situation in it's region. The chakras, though, are | | | | In the first AUM mantra chanting technique, you should |
| responsible for not just the organs and glands, but they | | | | inhale deeply and then make a long OOO sound, for |
| are also responsible for our various personality traits | | | | about two thirds of the breath. Then, for the last one |
| and characteristic. Of these seven chakras, more of | | | | third of the breath, make the sound MMM. Feel this |
| the most important and fascinating is the Ajna chakra, | | | | sound emerging from the center of the forehead and |
| or Third Eye. | | | | emanating outwards. In addition, have your eyes turned |
| Situated in the middle of brain directly behind the center | | | | slightly upwards as if you are trying to look through the |
| of the forehead, is the Third Eye chakra. This chakra | | | | center of the forehead. This is called Shambhavi |
| governs the pituitary glad, which is the master gland for | | | | Mudra, and it further stimulates the Third Eye. |
| the endocrine system and strongly influences the | | | | The second technique for chanting the AUM mantra, |
| functioning of the other endocrine glands. The | | | | does not require you to even verbalize the sound. |
| endocrine system is very key to your overall health, | | | | Instead, close your eyes and as you inhale, feel the |
| thus, for optimum wellbeing, having the pituitary gland | | | | sound OOO entering through the center of your |
| functioning properly is of paramount importance. | | | | forehead, and as you exhale feel the sound MMM |
| Opening, balancing and healing the Ajna chakra, directly | | | | leaving from the center of your forehead. Repeat this |
| improves the functioning of this most important gland. | | | | meditation for as long as you like, imagining the sounds |
| In addition, the Third Eye is considered to be the seat | | | | entering and leaving. Again, you should have your eyes |
| of wisdom and intuition. It allows us to see the unseen | | | | turned slightly upwards, without strain, as if you are |
| and know the unknown. Opening this chakra allows | | | | looking through the center of the forehead. |
| you to develop your intuitive, psychic nature. The more | | | | Both of the techniques above are excellent mediation |
| balanced and open this center is, the greater power of | | | | methods for opening and balancing the Third Eye |
| intuition and insight you will have. So let's find out how | | | | chakra. As I mentioned, opening this center bestows |
| to activate this most important chakra point. | | | | numerous benefits, ranging from excellent health, |
| The most powerful method of opening the Third Eye | | | | wisdom and even psychic powers. My only request is |
| chakra, is with the use of the OM (AUM) mantra. Each | | | | that you use the powers you ascertain for helping |
| chakra and a seed sound, or bij mantra, which is a | | | | yourself and other in your spiritual evolution only. May |
| sound that that particular center resonates with, and | | | | the pure light within you guide you. |