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Now that we’ve tended to our Root Chakra and started going with the flow of the Sacral Chakra, we are poised to become radiant by awakening our Third Chakra. There are several names for the Third Chakra, including Manipura (which means “lustrous gem” in Sanskrit), Navel Chakra, or Solar Plexus Chakra. Because we’re focused on…
Breath of Fire (BOF) is a pranayam–a yogic breathing practice–that has may beneficial effects on the body. In simplest terms, BOF is a rapid, rhythmic breath through the nose powered from the solar plexus. In Kundalini Yoga, it is a foundational breath technique that is used in many different postures and kriyas (yoga sets). BOF…
Once the Root Chakra is balanced — we feel safe and secure — the energy is free to flow to the Second Chakra. There is some debate about the precise location of the Second Chakra; for example, some say it’s seated in the genitalia and others say it’s two inches below the navel. Because it’s…
In WWC Playlist #1 that I shared, I included a few versions of the Mul Mantra because we have been focusing on the Root Chakra and it is the “root” mantra. Mul means root…as in muladhara (root chakra) and mulbandh (root lock). This mantra focuses on the one Root of all…the One Creator. It comes…
In contemporary society, it is becoming more common for people to feel disconnected, isolated, depressed, and anxious even though we are more “connected” than at any time in history. While there may be countless factors that contribute to these feelings (pandemic, anyone?), ancient yogic wisdom attributes these issues to imbalances in the Root Chakra (Muladhara…
In kundalini yoga, Sat Kriya is often considered both a kriya (synergistic exercise series) and a meditation. It is deemed a foundational practice because it works on all levels of your being and makes you capable of responding to your own totality. On a physical level, the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of Sat Kriya produces…
Hello WW Community! So, I after my Daily Practice today, I was getting dressed and admiring my new calendar and it struck me…this is the perfect picture for this month, for the Break Through to a Whole New You! challenge. I love moments of synchronicity like this! And then, I realized that this would be…
Below are some guidelines to keep in mind while practicing yoga. These will also be available in the WWC Supplemental materials as a printable document.
Tomorrow is Day 1 of the Break Through to a Whole New You! 40-Day Wholehearted Wellness Challenge. If you’re coming to the kickoff class, I can’t wait to see you at 6:00 a.m. PST (January 2). If not, please check back after 7:30 a.m. for the Standard Daily Practice video. Everyone will want to check…
We’re ready, we’re set. Let’s go! Here is the link to our first Wholehearted Yoga class on January 2 at 6:00 a.m.: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 898 866 2838Passcode: FrBT3Q If you can’t make it to the first class, it will be posted later in the day on Monday.
The first day of our 40-Day Wholehearted Wellness Challenge is fast approaching. To set yourself up for success, plan to prepare yourself the day before the Challenge begins. Here are a few recommendations. In your journal, respond to one or more of these questions: The night before, prepare your space. Set out: Give yourself the…
In order to be prepared for the Break Through to a Whole New You! Challenge, you might want to gather these items in advance: Must Have Helpful to Have
