Ajna Chakra
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Rudra Granthi – The Final Obstacle
The spiritual journey begins by overcoming fear. It continues by loosening attachment. But Yoga says there is one final obstacle that is even more subtle. It is called the Rudra Granthi, the last of the three great knots described in the yogic tradition. This knot is associated with the Ajna Chakra, often called the third… Continue reading
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Why Meditate Between the Eyebrows?
Many meditation traditions ask us to gently place our awareness between the eyebrows. For some, this sounds mysterious or symbolic. In reality, it is one of the oldest and most respected meditation practices found in the Yogic tradition. The Bhagavad Gita refers to directing the attention between the eyebrows while regulating the breath as part… Continue reading
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Vivekananda – Ajna Chakra or Third Eye
In the modern world, we are constantly bombarded with “distractions”. Our attention is fragmented, pulled in a thousand directions by notifications, anxieties and desires. Swami Vivekananda pointed to the Ajna Chakra – the “Third Eye” located between the eyebrows – as the ultimate solution to this mental chaos. To Vivekananda, the Ajna was not a… Continue reading