A Christian Guide to the Crown Chakra

by Tina Russo Lancey, CYT, R-AYF, R-CYAMT

Number: The seventh energy center in the body is the crown chakra.

Sanskrit: word for the crown chakra is called sahasrara. This word translates as “thousand-petaled.”

Location: At the top of the head.

Color: Violet

Element: The crown chakra is not associated with any element, (though some say the element is “thought.”)

Function: The crown chakra is representative of thought, wisdom, spirituality (our connection with God), and consciousness.

Physical Body Part Associated: Pinal Gland.

Causes of a Blocked Crown Chakra: A lack of connection with the world can lead to a blocked crown chakra, along with disease, conflict, or mental stress.

Physical Signs of a Blocked Crown Chakra: Imbalance, poor overall health, lack of focus, or the feeling of being unstable.

Mental Signs of a Blocked Crown Chakra: Confusion, mental stress, lack of connection, and overall poor mental functioning.

Bible Verses:

While the Bible does not specifically address the chakras, there are verses we can associate with spiritual crowns.

• You will also be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God, (Isaiah 62:3)

• Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. (James 1:12)

• And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. (1 Peter 5:4)

• For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head. (Psalm 21:3)

Mantras for the Crown Chakra:

• I am at peace
• I am connected to God
• I am the son/daughter of the one, true, divine God
• I am saved by the grace of God
• I trust God will guide me
• I listen for the divine wisdom of God

Yoga Poses for the Crown Chakra:

• Rabbit Pose
• Half Lotus Pose
• Tree Pose
• Plow Pose
• Headstand (when properly instructed by a certified yoga instructor)
• Seated Forward Fold
• Reclining Bound Angle
• Crocodile Pose
• Half Camel Pose
• Cow Face Pose
• Angel Pose (Savasana)