Nehal Rajvanshi
In the Yogic Tradition, apart from the seven main chakras or energy centres, there is the Bindu Chakra—also known as the Moon Centre. It not only has a symbolic connection to the Moon, but also offers cooling, balancing qualities to the body and mind—much like the Moon’s energy. It is a minor chakra, yet one with significant influence.
The Bindu Chakra, also called Bindu Visarga (the “falling drop”), is located at the back of the head—just below the Crown (Sahasrara Chakra) and slightly above the Third Eye (Ajna Chakra). This is also the spot where a tuft of hair, or shikha, was traditionally tied in Hindu culture. Though the custom remains, its original purpose is often forgotten: to mark and subtly stimulate this energetic point during meditation or chanting.
Bindu in Sanskrit means “point” or “drop.” In Yogic understanding, it is believed to be the source of amrita—a subtle, life-giving nectar. When the Bindu is active, this nectar flows down to the Lalana Chakra, a minor chakra located in the soft palate of the mouth. If the Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) is purified and active, the nectar continues its journey, spreading throughout the body and bringing rejuvenation.
Though not one of the seven primary chakras, the Bindu is said to play a quiet yet powerful role in physical health, emotional wellbeing, and spiritual practice. It is closely linked to the Ajna Chakra, and is involved in the development of inner perception and intuition.
When balanced and gently activated through meditation, breath awareness, or certain yoga practices, the Bindu is said to offer several benefits:
It supports emotional balance, helping to ease anxiety, grief, and depressive states.
It helps regulate hunger and thirst, and may even reduce compulsive habits around food.
It enhances eyesight and supports the health of the eyes.
It brings mental clarity and inner calm.
Chanting, breath awareness, and focused meditation at the back of the head are effective ways to gently awaken the Bindu. Some practitioners listen to the sound of Om. Others focus on cultivating stillness and awareness at this point, cultivating a sense of calm.
One of its deeper functions lies in its ability to harmonise the body and mind. Like the Moon, which governs cycles of tides, hormones, and emotional rhythms, the Bindu Chakra influences the inner rhythms of consciousness. The phases of the Moon reflect the mental and emotional fluctuations we all experience. Through practices that work with the Bindu Chakra, we have better awareness and control of these inner emotional and mental tides.
Symbolically, the Bindu is represented by a crescent Moon with a single luminous drop suspended in it. This visual speaks not only to the Moon’s phases but also to the way spiritual insight gradually unfolds—just as the waxing Moon is slowly revealed night by night and the waning Moon withdraws.
Note: The understanding of the Bindu Chakra and its effects comes from traditional Yogic and Tantric teachings. We are not offering medical or therapeutic advice, nor are we recommending any specific practices as experts. If this area of practice resonates with you, we highly recommend exploring it under the guidance of a qualified and experienced Yoga practitioner.
