When this chakra is in balance and activated, we let go of illusions and connect with our inner wisdom, seeing the world exactly as it is and trusting our intuition. This means infinite power and ajna is the eye of our soul. Bring your gaze to the space between your eyebrows, the third eye chakra or Ajna. Lie down on your mat, relax your whole body and close your eyes. Svasana – corpse poseĮnd this sequence with a 10 minute savasana silent meditation. This asana brings a sense of humbleness which teaches us to let go of the ego and become one with all that is around. To maintain balance, there is nothing else we can do but to simply surrender and focus on our breath. Whilst upside down, we can lift the trunk, creating space through the body, whilst activating the lower chakras. It requires courage and an openness to create this energetic shift. When we are in a headstand, our eyes need to stay open, therefore seeing the world through a different perspective. During sirsasana, we turn the whole-body upside down, which also disrupts the flow of the prana. This is the energy centre that connects us with the divine and is also known as the space for experiencing enlightenment. Sirsasana – HeadstandĬonsidered the queen of all asanas, sirsasana activates Sahasrara, the crown chakra. If there is excess fire, the asana can be done in a gentle way, and if Manipura is under-active, navasana can be done in a more dynamic way by bending the knees, straightening the legs, then repeating. Working on the stomach area brings the energy and prana movement through Manipura. The solar plexus chakra or Manipura is located just above the belly button and it is our energy center of inner power with the element of fire. This will open the heart space further, which also brings the energy of the prana through anahata. There are also different variations to explore such as mermaid and king pigeon (eka pada rajakapotanasana). Swadisthana means sweetness and it can be translated as experiencing the sweetness of life. This chakra is also our centre of creativity. This is the energy channel for connecting with our sensuality, sexuality, pleasure and the feminine energy within. This asana is a great hip opener therefore it activates and brings in balance Swadisthana, the sacral chakra. As this is considered an inversion, it also helps to energize the body and mind and connect with the higher chakras, particularly ajna (third eye chakra) and sahashrara (crown chakra). The hands are part of Anahata, the heart chakra and the feet are governed by Mooladhara, the root chakra. Through this asana we also become more grounded emotionally and physically. It also strengthens the wrist and ankle joints and energizes the physical, mental and emotional body. Moving into downward facing dog which creates space in the body by lengthening the spine. Adho Mukha svanasana – Downward facing dog As the root chakra governs stability and feeling safe in the world, balasana is a reminder to acknowledge all parts of the self and doing so with a loving intention, to know that the mat is your safe space. This would also be a good time to set your intention for your practice ahead, but also to go within and nurture yourself. Take a few deep breaths here and notice how you are feeling. This is a reflective asana which takes our awareness inward. However it is also important to know that in order to maintain balanced, a consistent practice is beneficial and indicated. This yoga sequence is one which can be practiced when feeling physically, mentally, emotionally and/or energetically out of balance. Asana practice is an effective way to create equilibrium between all parts of the self and live with clarity, purpose and be aligned with all parts of the self. However, when one or more yoga chakras are out of balance, this can also create disharmony within. When the yoga chakras are activated and in balance, the prana flows freely and the physical, mental and emotional bodies are in harmony. These are the root chakra, the sacral chakra, solar plexus, heart chakra, throat chakra, third eye and the crown chakra. Although there are various different ones, there are 7 most commonly known. The yoga chakras are the energy channels in the body through which the prana (our life force) flows.
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