Our seven-part chakra series culminates with Sahasrāra, the crown chakra. The seventh chakra represents transcendence, unity, and connection to the divine.
At the crown of the head lies Sahasrāra, the seventh chakra, representing spiritual awakening and union with the divine.
Meaning & Symbolism
Sahasrāra means “thousand,” often depicted as a lotus of a thousand petals. It symbolizes transcendence, bliss, and connection to universal consciousness.
In yogic tradition, the crown chakra is also seen as the meeting place of kuṇḍalinī energy—the subtle life force that rises through the chakras and pure consciousness. When awakened, Sahasrāra is the seat of spiritual union, where the boundaries of the self dissolve into the infinite.
Element & Physical Connection
Rather than a single element, Sahasrāra represents pure consciousness itself. It connects us to the infinite and beyond.
Signs of Balance
- Profound peace and stillness
- Clarity
- A felt sense of belonging to something greater
Signs of Imbalance
- Overactivity may result in spiritual dissociation or detachment from reality
- Underactivity may bring cynicism, loneliness, or disconnection
Practices to Balance the Crown Chakra
- Spend time in silence and meditation
- Engage in contemplative prayer or reflection
- Explore restorative asanas such as Śavāsana (Corpse Pose) or Viparīta Karani (Legs Up the Wall) to induce stillness and meditative states
- Practice Santosha (Contentment) as a niyama
- Meditate with the mantra “Om”
Gentle Vinyasa to Cultivate Presence
Closing Reflection
Sahasrāra is the doorway to transcendence—the quiet reminder that you are already part of something infinite. As the culmination of the chakra journey, it completes the arc that begins with grounding at the root and rises through balance, strength, and expression, before opening into wholeness.
Exploring the chakras is less about reaching a final destination and more about cultivating awareness along the way. Each center offers its own wisdom; together, they form a map for integration of body, mind, and spirit. May this framework support you in remembering your connection to self, to others, and to the vastness beyond.
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Contributor Spotlight:
Harpinder Kaur Mann, RYT-500 (she/her), is a trauma-informed yoga teacher, mindfulness educator, and author of Liberating Yoga: From Appropriation to Healing. Rooted in her Sikh lineage from Punjab, India, and based in Los Angeles, she has over a decade of experience teaching yoga as a practice of healing, liberation, and connection. Harpinder is the co-founder of the Womxn of Color Summit and a leading advocate for decolonizing yoga, fostering accessibility, and honoring yoga’s origins. Learn more at www.harpindermann.com.
