Do you surrender to a higher power, or do you stand in your own way? Keep reading below to learn how to invite the divine energy of Source into your everyday rituals. Transcend the daily limitations of duality by learning more about the crown chakra.

by Marisa Lavalette

What is the crown chakra and what does it represent?

In Sanskrit, the seventh chakra is known as sahasrara. Sahasrara means “thousand-petaled lotus.” The opening of your crown chakra represents the alignment of your own personal energy with that of Source.

Where is the crown chakra?

The crown chakra is located at the top of the head at the fontanelle. The crown chakra is the final station on your journey through the seven major chakras. When the body’s innate energy (prana) flows unimpeded through the chakras from root to crown, you’ve nurtured a channel within your very being through which you foster communication with the divine.

Unblock and Open Your Crown Chakra with a Daily Ritual Routine

Open your crown chakra with a daily personal ritual practice. Show the Universe that you are open to an ongoing dialogue with divine inspiration. Spiritual ritual can be simple and straightforward. You can build a simple altar to show your receptivity to a spiritual relationship. Designate a small area or altar space in your home for your daily morning mindfulness practice for journaling, meditation, breath work, and spiritual reading.

Ideas for decorating your altar space:

Fresh seasonal flowers
Photos of loved ones who have passed and fresh pieces of fruit they enjoyed
Photos of your spiritual teachers
Crystals
Mala beads
Love notes or affirmations
So much more

Clean and dust your altar space on a regular basis. (You might feel inspired to coordinate this activity with the moon cycle.) Compost any withered flowers and burn sage or palo santo to cleanse the energy of any family members, pets, or housemates who may have walked through your altar area.

Looking to Take a Deeper Dive into the Chakras?

Want to go deeper into understanding the seven chakras and your relationship to them? Then join Marisa LaValette on 3/19 at San Rafael Studio for Attune + Align Chakra Immersion. She can’t wait to guide you on your journey through your chakra system in this holistic half-day workshop. Learn more here.

About Marisa LaValette

Marisa is a Bay Area based vinyasa yoga teacher who teaches awareness of the subtle energy body through the innate roadmap of the chakra system. Her classes are fun, fiery, flowy, and challenging. Her class begins with a sacred moment for breath and intention setting. Learn philosophy, mythology, and astrology through Marisa's passionate storytelling all while you sweat. Wind down with savasana, mantra, and affirmations, and walk away with real time actionable tools to live out your dharma, your highest purpose, off your mat.

Take class with Marisa

Monday and Wednesday 6-7pm Vinyasa Flow at Metta Yoga San Rafael. Book HERE.

Surrender to Source Energy: Find and Open Your Crown Chakra