21 Apr Chakra 6: Intuition – The Third Eye Chakra and the Power of Insight

Welcome to Week Six of our 7 Chakras Weekly Series. This week, we turn our focus inward to explore Chakra 6: Intuition, also known as the Third Eye Chakra — the center of insight, perception, and imagination.

When balanced, this chakra strengthens our intuition, sharpens mental clarity, and deepens our connection with ourselves and the world around us. An imbalance, however, can show up as mental fog, overthinking, lack of direction, or difficulty trusting your instincts.

Aroma: Organic Petitgrain, Orange and geranium
Element: Mind
Color: Dark Blue

The Importance of the Third Eye Chakra

Located between the eyebrows, the Third Eye Chakra governs our intuition, wisdom, and ability to perceive beyond ordinary sight. It’s our inner guidance system — where imagination meets awareness. A balanced third eye center offers clarity of thought, strong intuition, and a sense of purpose. When this chakra is out of balance, you may feel mentally scattered, stuck in over analysis, or disconnected from your inner voice.

Nourish with Blue & Purple Foods

Support your Third Eye Chakra by incorporating deep blue and purple-hued foods into your daily nourishment. These vibrant fruits and vegetables help vitalize the throat, third eye, and crown centers:

• Blueberries & blackberries
• Purple grapes & plums
• Eggplant & purple cabbage
• Figs & raisins
• Prunes & purple onions

These nutrient-dense foods are rich in antioxidants and help foster mental clarity, insight, and deeper connection to your intuition.

Third Eye Chakra Meditation

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1. 1. Find a quiet, comfortable space.
   2. Begin with slow, diaphragmatic breaths.
   3. Focus your attention on the space between your eyebrows — your third eye chakra.
   4. Visualize a spinning wheel of dark blue energy in between your eyebrows.
   5. Silently repeat the word “insight” to yourself, inviting clarity and inner knowing.
   6. Chant the mantra “SHAM” aloud multiple times, feeling the vibrations in your third eye chakra.

This simple practice can help you tune in to your intuition and strengthen your connection with your inner wisdom.

Bhastrika Breath (Bellows Breath)

The Bhastrika Breath technique energizes the body, clears mental congestion, and revitalizes your third eye center.

How to Practice:

1. 1. Sit comfortably with your spine tall.
   2. Inhale forcefully through your nose, followed by an equally forceful exhale.
   3. Continue this rapid, rhythmic breath for up to 10 full breaths.
   4. Caution: You may feel light-headed while performing this breath. Once you stop the breath this feeling will calm quickly. Whenever you feel light-headed (for example after the 6th full breath) you can stop performing the breath.

This breathing practice breaks up stagnant mental energy and leaves you feeling uplifted, clear-headed, and more connected to your intuition.

Yoga for the Third Eye Chakra

Incorporating yoga poses that activate and stimulate the Third Eye Chakra can enhance mental clarity and inner awareness.

Recommended Poses:

• Child’s Pose (Balasana) — Rest your forehead on the mat to gently stimulate the third eye point and calm the mind.
• Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) — A grounding inversion that improves blood flow to the head and clears mental fog.
• Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana) — A calming posture that encourages introspection and releases mental tension.
• Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani) — A restorative inversion that soothes the nervous system and balances the third eye.

Practicing these poses regularly can help restore clarity, ease overthinking, and enhance your natural intuition.

Explore More

Click Here to visit Aveda’s full chakra resource page for extended content, including:

• Guided meditations (where available)
• Breathwork video demonstrations (for select chakras)
• Detailed nutrition support to help balance each chakra

By nurturing your Third Eye Chakra, you invite clarity, insight, and trust in your own inner wisdom.

Stay tuned for next week’s exploration of Chakra 7: Connection – The Crown Chakra and the Power of Spiritual Connection!