"Chakras are wheels of energy where we receive, assimilate and distribute life energies. Through external situations ( pressures of life ) or internal habits such as poor physical alignment or self destructiveness, a chakra can become imbalanced. The simplest way to balance each chakra is to create alignment in the physical body. Your body reflects your imbalances, acting as a mirror through which you can gauge how each chakra is functioning. Your asana practice is he first step toward aligning your body and balancing each chakra. Instead of trying to change the way the mind works and overcoming years of patterns and beliefs, asana works to realign the physical energy centers that govern specific behaviours"
This weeks focus is on Vishuda Chakra (extreme purification) SPACE CHAKRA
Location: Throat
Mantra: Ham
Verb: I speak
Color: Blue
Yantra: EggShaped Oval
Domain: WISDOM AND COMMUNICATION FROM A HIGHER MIND
Questions that you can ask yourself to find out if this Chakra is not Sattvic:
• Do others see me as aggressive or overbearing?
• Do I dominate conversations?
• Do I find it hard to speak up for myself?
• Do I live in a way that is true to my core beliefs and values
• Do I lack inspiration?
• Do I feel connected to my spirituality?
When Vissudha chakra is balanced, you discover your true voice and can be yourself in all situations. Your communication is clear and untainted and you come to others with kindness and compassion. You have the space to see yourself clearly and can let the divine wisdom of the universe guide each moment of your life.
Physical Postures that balance Vishuda Chakra:
DOWN DOG
FORE ARM STAND PREP
HEAD STAND PREP
FOUR LEGGED TABLE
BRIDGE
To practice more chakra yoga go to:
http://www.mypypeline.com/store/video/yoga_chakra_series/
Monday, July 13, 2009
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