Each of the seven chakras is the source of a unique wound—but how that wound shows up in health and life varies from person to person. When we are unaware of the wound, we live from the shadow of the associated chakra. But when we become conscious of the wound pattern and take action to heal it, we can access the unique gift of the same chakra. This understanding is reflected in cultures and traditions all over the world: We see archaeological structures from ancient cultures across the globe that mirror the night sky. In Kundalini yoga, each finger is associated with a celestial body—and because of this, we can control our fate simply by moving the body. Even our language reflects this understanding. Saturday represents Saturn, Sunday, the sun, Monday, the moon, and so on. But this relationship is not limited to culture. It’s unquestionably physiological. The circadian rhythm is one example of how the sun and the moon affect physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health. And just as the environment and the cosmos affect the human experience, our behavior has an equally important impact on the macrocosm we are a part of. Climate change is a great example, as is our collective response to the current pandemic. The global effort to shelter in place has supported the environment in multiple ways. The crown chakra allows us to understand our impact deeply. So when we are in the wound of the crown, we completely forget our connection to everything and we cannot feel spirit, source, God, or whatever term we resonate with. To heal the wound of disconnection, we have to reconnect. We have to awaken our individual and collective relationships with the earth and the cosmos. We already have everything we need to heal this wound, but we have to choose to heal. We have to consciously rise into the gift of unity. We often hear about this experience from astronauts as they look down on the Earth and people who have had near-death experiences, profound psychedelic journeys, or other peak religious experiences. But you do not need to travel through space or time to experience it. You simply need to open your eyes, remember your connection to the macrocosm, and nurture it. Here are three exercises to support crown chakra healing: Eastern philosophy threads through all of Matluck’s work. Combining over a decade of experience working in conventional and alternative medicine, she brings a truly holistic lens to medicine, addressing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual obstacles to health. Prior to opening a private practice in New York City, Matluck spent eight years at One Medical Group and has delivered onsite wellness workshops at countless prominent companies. She is also the founder of Seven Senses, where she leads transformational wellness experiences throughout the world.
