| Join us for a weekend of in-depth chakra exploration January 21-22 with Lynn Brown and Kristen O'Conner. Details about these workshops can be found here. In prepartion we will delve into each chakra through our blog series: lluminasana: Explore your Energy in Motion.
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The following is a list of words that are key concepts in the first chakra. Look at each word and pick 1 word to write, draw, or meditate on for a few minutes. Set a timer and see what happens.
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This chakra involves the feet, legs, base of the spine, large intestine, and pelvic floor. How do you feel about these areas in your body? Reflect on challenges or triumphs that you have experienced during your life related to these areas.
The following is a pose intended to enhance your awareness of the 1st chakra. Meditate on the word you chose while experiencing the posture. If you feel guided to chose a different pose that captures the concept of 1st chakra energy for you, that is fine.
Tadasana (mountain pose) - The root of all standing poses. Stand as tall as possible, but be as relaxed as possible. Stack your knees over your feet, hips over knees, feel the pelvis resting on the hips, the ribs are lifted out of the pelvic bowl, let the front of your neck guide your head back over your shoulders. The spinal vertebrae rest one on top of the other.
This pose can be done against a wall or lying on the floor to assist you in clarifying your alignment. Maintain activity in the legs even if you are lying down.
Can you feel the roots of your feet firmly planted on the floor? Could someone push you over, or are your standing strong and tall?
*Note: Whenever you practice a yoga posture (asana), rest when you need to and do not force. It should feel invited and natural to be in any pose.
The following is a pose intended to enhance your awareness of the 1st chakra. Meditate on the word you chose while experiencing the posture. If you feel guided to chose a different pose that captures the concept of 1st chakra energy for you, that is fine.
Tadasana (mountain pose) - The root of all standing poses. Stand as tall as possible, but be as relaxed as possible. Stack your knees over your feet, hips over knees, feel the pelvis resting on the hips, the ribs are lifted out of the pelvic bowl, let the front of your neck guide your head back over your shoulders. The spinal vertebrae rest one on top of the other.
This pose can be done against a wall or lying on the floor to assist you in clarifying your alignment. Maintain activity in the legs even if you are lying down.
Can you feel the roots of your feet firmly planted on the floor? Could someone push you over, or are your standing strong and tall?
*Note: Whenever you practice a yoga posture (asana), rest when you need to and do not force. It should feel invited and natural to be in any pose.
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