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.
lluminasana: Explore your Energy in Motion.
 | Manipura |
| The following words are key concepts for the 3rd chakra. Review the list of words and choose one and spend a few moments sitting with it. Write down your thoughts, draw or silently reflect on whatever images or thoughts come to mind. |  |
| Power Authority Control Aggression | Will Transformation Ease Warrior | Fire Submission Metabolism Humor |
This chakra involves the solar plexus, between the navel and the base of the sternum. How do you feel about these areas of your body? Reflect on challenges or triumphs that you have experienced during your life related to these areas.
The following pose is intended to spark awareness of the third chakra. It is done in Tadasana, but can also be performed in warrior 2.
Find the roots of your tadasana in your feet; even if you are in warrior 2, recreate the roots. Lift the folds of your pelvic floor and double your chin so that the roof of your mouth is over your pelvic floor. Visualize the sun energy growing brighter in your mid section. Let your arms sweep wide and high (inhale) and wide and low (exhale). Let your palms turn as your rotate your arms up overhead (inhale) and return them to your sides (exhale). Imagine yourself the sun, energy running through you and your arms. Feel the solar glow that you create around yourself.
*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.
Find the roots of your tadasana in your feet; even if you are in warrior 2, recreate the roots. Lift the folds of your pelvic floor and double your chin so that the roof of your mouth is over your pelvic floor. Visualize the sun energy growing brighter in your mid section. Let your arms sweep wide and high (inhale) and wide and low (exhale). Let your palms turn as your rotate your arms up overhead (inhale) and return them to your sides (exhale). Imagine yourself the sun, energy running through you and your arms. Feel the solar glow that you create around yourself.
*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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