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Solar Plexus Chakra: Tips for Vitality, Energy and Trusting Your Intuition.

3/15/2016

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The third Chakra (energy centre) known as the Manipuri Chakra relates to our willpower, ambition and ability to take action.  It is located just below the rib cage and above the navel. Manipuri is also the place of our intuition, it is our 'gut instinct'. When something is wrong we often feel the tension in our guts or when things are just right we feel warm and fusy inside. With the Manipuri Chakra out of balance we may have low energy, doubts, feel out of control of our lives, worry what others think or be overly critical towards others.
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In a physical yoga practice core work, spinal twists and warrior poses help to ignite the inner fire (also known as Agni), helping us to access the energy within our Manipuri Chakra. We get a great workout and burn off impurities in the body and also in the mind. Next time you do a warrior pose, focus your on your solar plexus and see if you can feel the power within you. Doing this can simply remind us we already have  the ability, strength and knowing inside us to live a life true to ourselves.
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Here are some tips to get create vitality, energy, action and balance the Manpuri Chakra.
  • Work that core. Take a dynamic yoga class, do some Pilates exercises or simple hold a plank and feel that fire in your belly!
  • Try positive affirmations. Focus on knowing you have the ability within you to make positive choices and live a life you love.
  • Be good to your gut. Stay well hydrated and make sure everything is moving smoothly. 
  • Trust your instinct. If something isn't right it probably isn't. Listen to your inner guidance. It knows!
  • Stand tall. Good posture can instantly make you feel much better and improve energy! Instead of slouching down and hiding your wonderful self from the world, stand proud and feel empowered.
Thanks for reading.Until next time.
Lots of Love
Hana & Aya x
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The Root Chakra(Muladhara) : Tips to Feel Grounded and Stable

3/2/2016

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There are seven main energy points (Chakras) in the body which run run vertically upwards along the spine.  Muladhara is the first chakra, located at the base of the spine and is also known as  the root chakra. This chakra harnesses our ability to feel safe, steady and grounded. It connects us to our physical bodies, environment and the Earth. Our root chakra can be out of balance when we don't have this sense of stability in our bodies or our lives we may feel as if we are slipping and sliding all over the place, we may feel unsafe or fearful. ​
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 A physical Yoga practice helps us reconnect deeply with ourselves.  When everything in life seems to be in a constant state of of flux, simply stepping onto a yoga mat, moving the body and listening to breath can give us a great sense of being grounded. Feeling the soles of the feet and sending energy down into the earth is almost like the roots of tree reaching down to allow the tree to withstand the wind, rain and elements.  
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Having a sense of stability is an anchor that allows us to handle change be it positive and exciting or not so fun. Here are few other ways to help balance the root chakra: 
  • Connect with Nature. Get outside. Take a walk in a local park or stand barefoot on the earth or grass. 
  • Move your body. ​Dance in your bedroom, do yoga, run or do any movement that you enjoy! 
  • Massage you feet. Try reflexology or simple get a foot roller and roll away or give your feet a good stretch. 
  • Use positive affirmations (see above). Stop negative self talk and replace with positive affirmations.
So lovelies, trust and love your beautiful bodies and feel the earth supporting you in all you do! 
Om Shanti xoxox
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Top Tips for Plank - High Chaturanga

1/25/2016

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Plank, also known as a high Chaturanga is one of the simplest and best core and whole body strengtheners and we love it! Here is why;
  • Intensely strengthens the deep abdominal muscles, toning the belly. It also works the hamstrings and buttocks.
  • Great for improving your posture and preventing bad backs.
  • Opens and gently stretches the muscles around the shoulders and upper back, hamstrings and even your toes.
  • Leaves you feeling great. Gets the blood pumping,  and endorphins racing.
  • There are endless exciting variations on this pose
 
Alignment is very important to do  pose safely and effectively. As in all dynamic Yoga postures direction is key. Checkout Aya in the picture below.We are lifting away from the floor are thinking about a horizontal direction. These directions can transform your plank from feeling like heavy lump to feeling long, strong and light.
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Once everything is in place you will feel the burn in all the right places!
 
  • Always start with the shoulders directly over the wrists.
  • For us, the safest way to do a plank is keep those hips the same height as your shoulders.
  • Lift up between the shoulder blades and pull the stomach and chest in towards the back of the body.
  • Have a sense of lifting the body away from the floor rather than pressing down
  •  Engage your buttocks and press backs strongly through your legs.
  • Imagine your are dragging the hands back, the shoulders back and the crown of the head forwards, checkout Aya's arrows.
  • Keep the back of the neck long.
  • Breathe!
 
 Checkout the George Hood setting the Guinness World Record of holding a plank for 1 hour, 20 minutes and 7 seconds. Amazing! Anyone up for beating this? (not me!) 
https://youtu.be/1w-uD-uPCBQ
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