Ajna Chakra Kriya For Clarity, Focus and Peace

Welcome to your Ajna Chakra Kriya practice! This journey is all about awakening your third eye, the epicenter of your intuition and inner wisdom. Before we dive in, take a moment to find your perfect seat. Maybe you’re on the ground, or perhaps in a cozy chair. Either way, sit tall with your spine straight and your heart open. Close your eyes and turn your focus inward.

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Grounding Breath

Begin to connect with your breath. Take a deep inhale through your nose, letting your lungs fill up completely. Hold it for just a second. Now, exhale slowly and fully through your nose, releasing any tension with each breath out. Keep up this rhythm: a deep inhale, a brief hold, and a full, slow exhale. Feel yourself grounding more with each and every breath.

In this moment, remind yourself that even amidst the chaos of life, you can find peace and clarity within yourself. Allow this realization to sink in: you are not overwhelmed—you are empowered to find your center.

Setting Intention

Shift your awareness to the space between your eyebrows—your Ajna chakra, or third eye. This is where your intuition and higher wisdom reside. As you breathe, set an intention for your practice. Maybe you want clarity, to trust your intuition more, to build focus or presence, or to deepen your awareness. Whatever it is, hold it in your mind’s eye..

In this space, let go of any doubts you have about your ability to trust your intuition. Know that the answers you seek are already within you; you have the power to listen to your inner voice and follow its guidance.

Breathwork: Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)

We’ll start with Nadi Shodhana to balance your energy and clear your mind. Here’s how:

  1. Close your right nostril with your thumb.
  2. Inhale deeply through your left nostril.
  3. Close your left nostril with your ring finger, releasing your thumb from your right nostril.
  4. Exhale fully through your right nostril.
  5. Inhale through your right nostril, then close it and exhale through your left.

As you keep this pattern going for a few rounds, focus on the breath flowing in and out. I like to envision the breath as light flowing up to my third eye on each inhale. With each exhale, imagine clearing away the mental clutter and confusion that may have been weighing you down. With each inhale, embrace the clarity and peace that is now becoming your reality.

Third Eye, Ajna Focused Kriya: Breath and Visualization

Time to dive deeper into your third eye:

  1. Inhale deeply.
  2. As you hold your breath, visualize a vibrant light glowing at the center of your forehead. It may have a color. Indigo is often associated with the third eye.
  3. Exhale and let this indigo light expand and flow outward, filling your mind with clarity and peace.
  4. Each breath expanding the light filling this energetic center.

Repeat this for a few more rounds. As you breathe in, see that indigo light at your third eye, and on your exhale, let it expand, clearing away any lingering mental fog. Remember, you are not bound by any mental clutter; you are releasing it with every breath.

Silent Meditation

Now, let go of controlling your breath. Just observe it as it flows naturally. Keep your awareness on the space between your eyebrows. Visualize that steady indigo light at your third eye. Let thoughts come and go like passing clouds. If your mind wanders, gently bring it back to the sensation or visualization of your Ajna chakra.

In this silent observation, allow yourself to let go of the belief that you must control your thoughts to meditate effectively. Instead, find peace in the flow of your breath and the gentle rhythm of your thoughts.

Closing

To wrap up, bring your hands together at your heart center. Take a moment to feel the energy you’ve cultivated. Trust that your intuition and inner guidance are growing stronger with every breath, every moment of awareness. You are not just a passive observer of your thoughts; you are actively shaping your inner landscape.

Take one last deep breath in, and as you exhale, slowly open your eyes, carrying the clarity and insight from this practice into your day.

Closing Mantra

Let’s seal this practice with a gentle OM. Inhale deeply… OMMMMM…

OM is the bija mantra associated with the sixth chakra. You can learn more about it here.

If you’d prefer a guided practice check out the Ajna Kriya practice on my YouTube channel.

Do you want to Unlock the full potential of your intuition? Ready to take your journey to the next level? Book a one-on-one session or retreat with me to explore your unique intuition and develop personalized practices tailored to your needs. This is my jam! I love helping women like yourself step into their power, reclaim their truth and live a life of abundant joy.

Download our free Chakra Guide on the top techniques for enhancing your third eye awareness and discover how to integrate practices like this one into your daily life. This is by far the largest, most jam packed Chakra Guide I’ve seen on the internet and it’s free… for a little bit longer.

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You Can Preorder The Little Book of Mudra Meditations Now

Hey beautiful yogis! I’m so ridiculously excited to announce that my book The Little Book of Mudra Meditations: 30 hand Gestures for Healing is finally available for presale on Amazon. It still feels surreal to have a book available for sale on Amazon. It’s still sinking in.

This book was written for you. The writing is honest and real, without too much “woo”. It’s meant for anyone seeking more wellness in their life, not just yoga teachers and yogis. That being said, yoga teachers will love having the mudras and meditations already paired… it makes prep time for class, so much faster!

Nowadays I always practice meditation with a hand mudra, I just can’t imagine it any other way. The mudra meditations in this book are actual meditation practices that I practice and teach.

I would love to share an excerpt from the book and one of my favorite mudras with you. Sukham Mudra is so good for stress relief. If you’re like me and juggling multiple projects and trying to maintain a healthy, easeful, joyful life… give this mudra a try!

“In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Patanjali says, “Sthira-sukham asanam,” or
“Our seat should be both steady and easeful.” This sutra, however, applies not only to our meditation practice, but also life as a whole. For many of us,
we’re overscheduled, overtasked, overstimulated, exhausted, burned out,
stressed out, and no longer connected to the cycles and rhythms of nature.

Sukham is all about creating ease, happiness, harmony, flow, and joy.
It’s about creating time to slow down and get present with our essence,
with our truth.”

Take this mudra outdoors, sit and breathe and be still. With each cycle of breath allow your body to soften and release the tension, stress, and worry of the day.

If you would like to learn more about mudras, you can snag your copy on Amazon now. It’s available for presale! If you bring it on retreat or to a teacher training, I’ll even sign it for you! 😉

Love and Light,

Autumn

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