Yoga in Practice: Ajna Chakra

Chakras are vortices located in the subtle body. Ajnathe course of his or her life. You will notice that I
chakra is located between the eyebrows. Themention "positive" visualization. Do you think that
existence of chakras is a point of contention toTiger Woods ever focused on missing a putt or
some. Yogis, and Yoginis, may practice balancing theirlosing a golf tournament? Whatever you envision, can
chakras, while some religious fundamentalists feel thiseasily become your reality.
practice borders on witchcraft. However, let's discussTherefore, always focus on achievement and
one chakra that most everyone can identify with.success. You cannot afford to think of anything else.
Ajna chakra is referred to as the "third eye" and isSee yourself overcoming obstacles and living your
sometimes called,"the mind's eye." Whether youdreams. This is what all achievers do.
believe in the existence of chakras, or not, most ofNow, let's take a closer look at intuition. If you are
us accept the concepts of intuition and insight. Thesenot an intuitive person, you should work on enhancing
concepts enable us to use self-reflection for our ownthis quality. Balancing Ajna chakra might help you, and
advancement.if this is not a possibility, you should keep a trusted
Most Yoga practitioners think only in terms ofintuitive person around you, when it is time to make
physical Yoga (Hatha Yoga), only. Yet all Yogaimportant decisions.
practitioners are aware that Yoga involves physical,This is not to say that intuition is the overriding
mental, and spiritual aspects. Therefore, let's use thefactor in your decision making, but intuition always
"window of your mind" to your advantage.has weight. Intuition will help us seek and find the
Visualization is commonly used by successful peopledeeper truth in all matters. This allows us to develop
to turn thoughts into reality. Although this is a mentalour personal awareness of what is, what is not, and
exercise, it is a form of spiritual innovation. This iswhat could be.
also a formula that will continually yield success inAs we continue our journey to find the deeper truth,
your life.we become much more aware of the many
By steadily practicing positive visualization,possibilities and opportunities we have to contribute
self-analysis, and meditation, any Yoga student shouldto the common good of all.
be successful within any chosen path taken during