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Crown Chakra Organs

by Kathleen Karlsen, Author of Vocal Medicine

The crown chakra organs are critical for survival, learning, and thinking. The crown chakra is revered as the seat of enlightenment. This chakra is the thousand petaled lotus of wisdom in its myriad forms. There is some overlap between the organs associated with the third eye chakra and those associated with the crown chakra.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What physical organs are connected to spiritual enlightenment?
How does the brain interact with the crown chakra?
What is the little known function of human hair?

Summary of Crown Chakra Organs

The energy of the crown chakra is usually represented as yellow or white. This is indicated in the halos around the heads of saints in Western iconography. In the east, the lotus is a revered symbol for the gentle opening of consciousness, petal by petal. On the physical level, the crown is generally related to the following organs:

brain
nervous system
hair and skin
hypothalamus
pituitary gland

Crown Chakra Organs: The Brain

The brain has long been viewed as the seat of learning and intelligence. Studies now show that the brain retains elasticity far better than previously thought. Lifelong learning and exercise help to keep the brain functioning at an optimal level into the final decades of life. The brain is often viewed as a central control system like a switchboard or computer. However, recent studies show that our heart and gut also have a tremendous amount of neurons, functioning like secondary and tertiary brains.

Crown Chakra Organs: Nervous System

The nervous system controls and integrates all of the other systems of the body. The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, peripheral nerves, and the sensory and motor structures of the body. The two major branches of the nervous system are the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. These are the physical paths of communication in the body. The nervous system is related to a whole host of conditions that are often hard to diagnose and hard to treat. The crown chakra can also be compromised by substances that affect consciousness such as psychedelics, prescription drugs, and environmental toxins.

Crown Chakra Organs: Hair and Skin

The hair, skin and nails are sensory organs as well as protective organs. There are also people who believe that human hair is an extension of the nervous system as well as an extension of the crown chakra. This is true in other species. Many mammals have whiskers that give them additional information about their environments. Hair also has cultural significance around the world.

Meaning of Hair in Ancient Cultures
For many cultures, long hair was a sign of courage and nobility. Cutting hair in some cultures meant cowardice, or mourning. Other cultures simply valued the way a man looked with a handsome complexion and long, dark hair. In Ancient Greece, long male hair was a symbol of wealth and power, while a shaven head was appropriate for a slave. Learn more in the article Body Symbolism.

Connection Between Hair and Physical Strength
In ancient China and Korea, hair was regarded as a precious legacy from parents. Most people would never cut their hair after they became adults and cutting off one’s hair was a penalty for minor crimes. In the Old Testament, the Nazirites would go for long periods of time without cutting their hair to show devotion to God. According to the Bible, Samson is one example. Samson’s strength depended upon his refraining from cutting his hair.

The Skin and Self-Identity
The skin is our clearest boundary between ourselves and the environment. Problems with the skin can be connected a lack of feeling safe in your own self-expression. The skin is often a concern during the teenage years when physical and hormonal shifts have a significant impact on the sense of self.

Crown Chakra Organs: Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus controls many functions related to homeostasis in the body. The hypothalamus works closely with the secretions from the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus receives sensory input from the body’s internal organs and controls the autonomic nervous system. The hypothalamus plays a key role as the intermediary between the nervous system and the endocrine system.

Crown Chakra Organs: Pituitary Gland

The pituitary gland secretes oxytocin and vasopressin. Oxytocin is the “bonding” hormone, present when a mother first nurses a newborn baby. Oxytocin is also released in positive social situations. The second type of hormones released by the anterior pituitary gland are growth hormones. The pituitary gland is referred to as the “master gland” because it controls the secretions of so many other glands.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Article on the Crown Chakra covering symbolism, chakra sounds, essential oils, healing stones and deities associated with this chakra.