In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc continues her chakra series with the third eye chakra, also known as Ajna — the chakra of intuition, insight, discernment, and perception.

Located between the eyebrows, the third eye is often associated with inner wisdom and clear seeing. But in this episode, Lauren approaches it not as mystical abstraction, but as a grounded and practical center of awareness — a bridge between logic and intuition, intellect and inner knowing.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What the third eye chakra is and where it is located

The meaning of Ajna in Sanskrit

The symbolism of the third eye, including the two-petaled lotus

Historical and philosophical roots of this chakra in tantric and Hatha yoga traditions

How Ajna relates to viveka (discernment), svadhyaya (self-study), dhyana (meditation), and jnana (wisdom)

Modern interpretations of the third eye through the lens of awareness, emotional intelligence, and perspective

Signs of a balanced, overactive, or underactive third eye chakra

Yoga, breathwork, meditation, and lifestyle practices to support clarity and intuition

The difference between intuition and impulsivity

Why the third eye is less about mystical powers and more about seeing clearly and living wisely

Lauren also shares practical reflection questions and a short closing contemplation to help you connect with your own inner wisdom.

This episode is part of a larger chakra series, and Lauren recommends going back to the intro chakra episode and the lower chakra episodes for deeper context if you’d like.