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Asana & Prana: The Vital Life Energy
Prana is the vital life energy that flows through every living thing on this earth. In Chinese medicine this energy is referred to as Chi. Many ancient cultures have an understanding of this energy, and it’s referenced in storytelling, traditional medicinal practices, and yogic philosophy. Understanding prana, and the subtle body systems, can drastically change the way you approach your asana practice. Prana and the Asana So what do the yoga postures, or asana, have to do with prana? The yoga postures are practiced for a number of reasons. One of those reasons, is to help regulate the energetic body. Certain postures tap into these energy centers known as chakras, and can help…
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Chakra Two The Sacral Chakra: Svadhisthana
Last week I talked all about the root chakra, what a balanced root chakra feels like and how to find balance if your energy is off base. This week I wanted to keep the theme going and move into the second chakra sometimes referred to as the sacral chakra. If you haven’t read my first post about chakra one then I recommend you read that post before continuing. In order to effectively tap into the second chakras energy, we need to have an opened, balanced first chakra. Chakra Basics The sacral chakra, called svadhisthana in sanskrit, means “the dwelling place.” Some refer to it as, “the seat of the self.” Due to its…
