The Solar Chakra is our 3rd of 7 major chakras connecting our Sacral Chakra we reviewed last week and our Heart Chakra (next week). The color associated is brilliant yellow like the sun, a “shining gem” as Manipura in sanskrit indicates. Located at the Solar Plexus, it represents our inner power and sits just above the navel. When we clear, replenish and activate our solar chakra we feel more empowered, confident,
The Sacral Chakra has been considered sacred as far back in history as the ancient Egyptian civilization. Energetically our Sacral Chakra, or Svadhisthana in Sanskrit, thrives in the area our hips. This orange sphere of energy is our center for creativity, pleasure, passion. Think reproduction and creativity physically, emotionally and mentally, a truly sacred center. Anatomically, the back region of the hips contains our sacrum, a large triangular bone connecting the
Kicking off our annual new year tradition of Chakra Energy Center series with…Root to Rise, a common term by yoga teachers to ground our feet firmly then move upward to a full standing position. We use Pada Bandha, the energy locks in our feet, engaged muscles and sturdy bones as we extend through our torso and lengthen our spine, reach through our arms, hands, and ultimately our heavy head at
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Reverse Triangle Pose focuses on opposing forces of engagement and energy from a grounded front foot, through the side body, traveling to extended arm and fingertips. Last week we reviewed the true meaning of the yoga style, vinyasa when we link breath and movement intentionally through transitioning one poses to the next. This week we rediscover Hatha Yoga, often referred to as the action of opposing forces, like the sun and the moon, during a mindful practice. Hatha in Sanskrit means force. The
Flow in the yoga world is often referenced for a specific style of movement. In traditional yoga, we call it vinyasa. To simplify, linking breath with a movement, breath first to initiate the intention of the movement as you bring in fresh oxygen and open up, or release toxins and make space to move deeper. It is based on hatha, vinyasa and ashtanga vinyasa principle yoga styles with benefits of enhancing circulation, warming the body
Flow in the yoga world is often referenced for a specific style of movement. In traditional yoga, we call it vinyasa. To simplify, linking breath with a movement, breath first to initiate the intention of the movement as you bring in fresh oxygen and open up, or release toxins and make space to move deeper. It is based on hatha, vinyasa and ashtanga vinyasa principle yoga styles with benefits of enhancing circulation, warming the body
Last week we focused on Balance, this week is all about being ok Upside Down. In a yoga practice it is called an Inversion. We get our heads below our hearts to any degree and work with gravity to shift our weight, the flow of energy and circulation for our body’s cells and fluids. This movement helps us detox and restore as stagnant areas are released from the pull of gravity that is stronger
Equilibrium is crucial for us to feel stable, balanced and healthy in our mind and body. Last week we focused on the Physical Body in addition to our previous themes of Luminescent Body and Mindfulness. A complete physical yoga practice includes opportunities to explore balance poses, asanas. We do a sequence that most always includes both sides for symmetry. The concept of Yin relates to our feminine, more lunar left side
This week’s theme offers two power tools to enhance and brighten our Luminescent Body with mindfulness and meditation. To demystify and overcome what many find difficult is to find another perspective and means to establish these daily rituals to enhance your life. Benefits of both have been scientifically and medically proven to promote better health, induce calm, enhance sleep, build our immunities and more. Let’s start with the difference between