California Mid-State Fair Series: Chakra Wisdom. DAY 6 - THIRD EYE CHAKRA

(A continuation of our blog series on Chakra Wisdom during the Mid-State Fair, with associated yoga postures -asana- to follow).

Downward dog illuminates the Third Eye and presents a balance among front and back components of the glands within the brain. Practice today Adho Mukha Svasana after a gentle warm up of shoulders, limbs and chest. Plan for your position and place one or two stacked blocks on the floor beneath where your chin would be. As you go into the pose and grow into it attempt to gently tilt your forehead to the block.

DAY 6 - THIRD EYE CHAKRA

- Go Indigo.-

The energy center of our Third Eye is located in the brain, between the eyebrows and maybe up a smidge, depending on how your eyebrows are situated.  As the name suggests, this chakra is associated with sight in both the literal and metaphorical sense.  This is one of the chakras that is most activated during prayer, visioning, or mediation. 

Monday, after the first fair weekend; how'd you do?

Today would be a great day to practice a little mediation or mindfulness before you head to the fair - or, pick a shady spot and practice there!

We'll give more mediation instruction over the next weekend, but until then:

Find a sprig of JASMINE!
Do you have a candle or perfume with jasmine if you can't find a plant nearby?

We will be on the lookout for a jasmine vine located at the fairgrounds to stand under and breathe.

The scent of jasmine is uplifting and gently stimulating, which are great attributes for starting a new week.  The purple stone SUGILITE is a pleasure to the eyes, but is also know for easing physical discomforts and headache.  For those that may have over-indulged at the fairgrounds, this stone might be nice to have in your pocket as you recalibrate.

Fair Activities Today:

Give your eyes a fun treat by checking out the creations at

 SEW FUN starting at noon in the Frontier Pavilion. 

Have kids with you?

At 2pm in the Ponderosa Pavilion there is VEGGIE ART!

Kids turn colorful fruits and veggies into playful objects of art.

At 4pm you can be marveled by SOMETHING RIDICULOUS JUGGLERS

on the Headliner Stage.

- and finally -

Local blues band CODE BLUES is playing at the Mission Square, 7pm.

To bring it back to the INDIGO color associated with the THIRD EYE CHAKRA,

blues music sounds about right.

ENJOY!