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How To Do Triangle Pose
Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) is a heating yoga pose that fires up Manipura chakra (Solar Plexus), strengthens the core, and creates focus. Here’s how to do it and how to modify.
How To Do Low Lunge Pose
Low Lunge (Ardha Alana) is a classic yoga pose that digs into the hips and lower back. It’s often difficult for tight or injured bodies. Here are the best modifications.
How To Do Warrior II
Warrior 2 is one of the most commonly used yoga poses in any yoga class you attend. Learn how to enter into it correctly, adjust alignment, and make modifcations in this post.
How To Do Downward Dog
Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) is one of the most commonly practiced yoga postures in modern yoga that connects you with Root Chakra energy. Here’s how to do it.
How To Do Eagle Pose
Eagle Pose (Garudasana) helps build laser-sharp focus when paired with a drishti. It is also known to increase strength in the legs and glutes. Here’s how to do it.
How To Do Crow Pose
Crow Pose (Bakasana) is not for the faint of heart. It helps with mental focus and upper body strength. Here is how to do crow pose safely.
How To Do Dancer Pose
Dancer Pose (Natarajasana) is a beautiful heart-opening posture that requires back strength and flexibility. Modifications and props can make it more accessible.
How To Do Child’s Pose
Child’s Pose (Balasana) is a soothing grounding pose that stretches and releases. Here is a breakdown of how to do it, when to use it, and when not to.
How To Do Standing Upward Salute Pose
Standing Upward Salute Pose (Urdhva Hastasana) is a powerfully grounding pose. Here is a breakdown of how to get into it, when to use it, and when not to.
How To Do Bridge Pose
Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) is such a great yoga posture for both the front body, the hips, and the glutes. Here is a breakdown of how to get into it, when to use it, and when not to.
How To Do Pigeon Pose
Pigeon pose is most known for soothing tight hips. Learn how to enter into the pose properly and how to include it in your yoga sequences.
How To Do Dolphin Pose
Dolphin pose is a pretty challenging yoga posture to get into, especially if you have tight shoulders or hamstrings. Here’s a step-by-step guide of how to enter it, how to modify the pose, and when to do it.
How To Do Bow Pose
Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) is such a great yoga posture for both the front body and the spine and shoulders. Here is a breakdown of how to get into it, when to use it, and when not to.
The 6 Ancient Yoga Bandhas (And How To Engage Them)
You’ve probably heard your yoga instructor mention these Sanskrit words, but what are yoga bandhas anyway? Here is my quick and dirty breakdown.
Chakra Yoga: The Best Yoga Poses To Balance Your 7 Chakras
Your asana practice can facilitate energy movement through your charas. These chakra yoga poses target each chakra for balance and healing.
What Are The Chakras And Kundalini Energy Flow? Here Is My Complete Breakdown.
What are the chakras and how are they related to Kundalini energy flow? In this post, I give a quick and dirty explanation of each chakra, how the chakra system works, and how Kundalini energy flows.
35 Powerful Chakra Affirmations For Major Healing & Balancing
Looking for chakra healing and balancing tools? Then you’ll love these chakra affirmations. Practie them daily for some serious change!
Bija Mantras: The Chakra Mantras and Their Sounds
Do you know where ‘om’ comes from? It’s a Bija mantra and can change your life. Check out this breakdown on the chakra sounds, Bija mantras.
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The 7 Chakra Symbols Explained: Their Meaning & Shapes [+PICTURES]
April 5, 2021 • By Brett Larkin • Verified By Anodea Judith, PhD • Our Editorial Process https://youtu.be/DBnfTLwwVjU You know those pretty designs you see all over the chakra world? They sometimes look like flowers with geometric shapes in the middle… …yeah, you know...
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Sahasrara: Crown Chakra Meditation For Healing and Balancing [VIDEO]
So, you're looking to discover the secrets of pure consciousness that reside in the crown chakra? If you've worked through all blockages or chakra imbalance in your root chakra, sacral chakra, solar plexus chakra, heart chakra, throat chakra, and third eye chakra,...
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Ajna : Third Eye Chakra Meditation For Healing and Balancing [VIDEO]
"I can see clearly now, the rain has gone..." Sing it with me now! "I can see all obstacles in my way..." That's not just a great song. It's also a wonderful insight for understanding the function of a healthy third eye chakra. What is the Third Eye Chakra? First of...
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Vishuddha : Throat Chakra Meditation For Healing and Balancing [VIDEO]
Feeling a little stuck, like you can’t speak your truth? Then it’s time to examine your throat chakra. Read more about the Vishuddha throat chakra and how to heal and balance it.
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Anahata: Heart Chakra Meditation For Healing and Balancing [VIDEO]
The Anahata heart chakra is the love that binds everything together and when it is blocked, it’s super hard to remember that. Here is my breakdown of the heart chakra, how to heal it, and my favorite yoga poses to open it right up.
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Manipura: Solar Plexus Chakra Meditation For Healing and Balancing [VIDEO]
Feeling a little stuck lately? Then you might try healing your solar plexus chakra. Learn more about the manipura chakra, what a blocked solar plexus looks like, and how to heal it.
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Svadisthana: Sacral Chakra Meditation For Healing and Balancing [VIDEO]
The acral chakra governs our relationship with change and is where our deepest desires are located, where we hold our creative potential to enact change and beauty in the world. Find out how to heal it with meditation and yoga.
5 Healing Ways to Balance Your Chakras (Right Now)
Chakra balancing can give you peace of mind, mental clarity, and lots of freedom to let that good energy flow. Find out what blocks your chakras, how to know if they’re blocked, and my favorite ways to balance chakras in this blog post.
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Muladhara: Root Chakra Meditation For Healing and Balancing [VIDEO]
Wanna know if your root chakra is balanced or needs major healing? Check out my Muladhara root chakra meditation for healing and balancing.
Chakra Colors & Meanings: Ultimate Chakra Guide (Free Chart)
Did you know that each chakra has an associated color (and meaning)? Find out what the seven chakra colors are, what they mean, and how to balance them in this super helpful breakdown.
The Meaning Behind The Top 9 Yoga Symbols (Before You Tattoo Them On Your Body)
Ever wondered what all those fancy yoga symbols are all about? (Or thought about getting them inked on your body?) Check out the meaning behind the top yoga symbols in this quick and dirty breakdown.
How To Ignite The Power Of The Seven Chakras
Ever wonder what the seven chakras do, where they are, and how energy flows through them? Me too. That’s why I wrote an entire post about the seven chakras and how energy moves through them. Come read for more!