| The brow chakra is commonly referred to as the third | | | | forehead. They will then move in a circular motion in |
| eye in Reiki, and is also referred to in other forms of | | | | order to release old energies and let universal energies |
| meditation from Eastern countries. The brow chakra is | | | | in. For females, the movement is a clockwise |
| the sixth chakra, and is used for a portal for universal | | | | circulation, and for males, this is counter-clockwise. |
| energies. The healing and flow of energy to this | | | | There may also be several other methods that can be |
| chakra contains several different elements. In relation | | | | used in relation to this healing method. In Reiki toning, |
| to this, the third eye chakra holds several special | | | | the note of A may be used on the mantra of 'Ksham'. |
| characteristics. | | | | The vibration used in this sound will open up the |
| The brow chakra is located above the nose and in the | | | | energies to the universal energy. The aromas of mint |
| center of the forehead. This particular chakra is known | | | | and jasmine may also be used when clearing this |
| to be the beginning of higher consciousness and | | | | chakra. Gemstones that may be placed on this area |
| mental powers. Many cultures believe that this chakra | | | | include lapis lazuli, indigo sapphire and sodalities. All of |
| is the most important to understanding spirituality and | | | | these will send energies to the brow chakra to help in |
| metaphysical truth. Because of this, many will also | | | | releasing the negative energies and opening the third |
| refer to it as the Eye of Wisdom, Inner Eye Chakra or | | | | eye to higher consciousness. |
| the Command Chakra. | | | | Many times, when one needs healing with their pituitary |
| The most prominent characteristic in the third eye | | | | gland they will work on sending energies through the |
| chakra relates to the knowledge of being. This is said | | | | third eye chakra, as they are known to both be |
| to be the most apparent when one is between the | | | | connected. After someone has been through this |
| ages of 35 and 42. Recognizing things is another | | | | healing, they may remain in a half awake state of mind |
| aspect that is apparent with the third eye chakra. | | | | for at least four hours. They may also experience |
| Many who have psychic abilities and high intuition are | | | | visions of the night time sky as a direct relation to the |
| said to have an open third eye. When it is open, the | | | | third eye chakra. |
| aura is said to be like the ninety-six petal lotus. The | | | | When opening the third eye chakra to the universal |
| aura that will be seen in relation to this is indigo. Yellow | | | | energies through Reiki healing, it allows one to move to |
| and violet may also mix with this aura. | | | | a level of deeper understandings and mental states. |
| When a Reiki practitioner is sending universal energies | | | | Through the different techniques that are used, one will |
| to this area or clearing a blockage, they will gently | | | | easily be able to open the third eye chakra to the |
| place their hands above the eyes and on the | | | | universe. |