The Brow Chakra (Ajna)

   

   This energy centre is connected with the sixth plane of consciousness, which concerns the power of positive thinking and the art of creative visualisation.

   When this chakra is developed, people finally find positive thinking and creative visualisation feasible, and this makes them capable of controlling their destinies in harmony with their aims in life. The imagination then becomes truly active and tangibly enriches projects in life.

   The following exercise is designed to act as a powerful stimulus to the "third eye".

                "Clear Vision" exercise

   Sit down comfortably in a cross-legged position with your spine really straight. Breathe deeply and calmly and take a moment to relax. Then make the sound OM (which is pronounced Aaa-oooo-mmmm), while focusing your mind on your Brow Chakra. With your eyes closed, and still relaxed, gently concentrate on an imaginary point situated between your two eyebrows, just above the bridge of the nose. Chant the sound OM, trying to make it vibrate at this point. Experiment by trying to chant different sounds or the sound OM in different tones, to "project" them into this chakra. You will find that it's easily achieved, with a bit of practice.

   Then silently concentrate on the Ajna Chakra. Clearly sense this point situated between the eyebrows. After a few minutes, lean backwards, supporting yourself with your elbows, and allow your head to fall back until the Brow Chakra is pointing directly towards the sky (ceiling).

   Breathe deeply and regularly "through this chakra", maintaining a brief pause after inhaling. Carry on doing this for a few minutes before finally bringing your body back into your starting position. Try to perceive, to feel the movement of energy in the third eye.

   Tip your head back again while breathing in. Hold your breath and expand your chest. Draw the PRANA energy (i.e. the universal cosmic energy captured from the surrounding air while inhaling) up into the third eye as you exhale.

   Repeat this exercise nine times in a row. Then lie down on your back and take at least as much time to relax as it took to do the exercise. Feel totally and utterly relaxed!