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Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)

 Sun Salutation

Sun salutation is one of the most know sequences in yoga. Originally practiced in the morning in order to honor the sun, it is also used as a warm-up routine before more complex and advanced postures.

Depending on the style of yoga, she has 8 to 12 postures.

It should me done about 15-20 minutes a day or at least repeated 10 times on each side.

You can read more about the mantra accompanying this prayer to the sun (MANTRAS SECTION): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surya_Namaskār#Mantras

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Reminder Chakra Board

In the last two issues, I explored the world of chakras, and thus at the spiritual and physical level. Here, I am coming back with a summary table which could eventually help as a quick reference guide.

I also added a “If imbalanced” section so that it can help you to maybe understand some disparity in your life. We all experience some at some point and these fluctuations vary depending of our life’s seasons. IMPORTANT: this does not replace any professional or medical advice, but is more of a wonderful complimentary tool.

I suggest also some yoga postures in sanskrit (look them up on internet) and associated Bija mantras. “Bija” means “seed” as in “the source”. These mantras are considered like vibrations of the creative consciousness, the source…like OM.

Though base on my general knowledge, here are some of my general ressources guides, what I call my “bible” sites: https://www.guidedeschakras.com | https://www.yogajournal.com | https://www.yogapedia.com | https://chopra.com

SOURCE: avec/with LOVE VERO emagazine – winter 2019


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Chakras and their colors

CHAKRAS & COLORS

In yoga, we often talk about chakras and often simply by offering a little information here and there.

In the past few months, I invited you to discover a little bit more the different aspects of this energetic spectrum, which is not only important in our yoga practice but often used in different oriental disciplines such as Tai chi, Qigong, alternative medicines, etc.

We all possess 7 chakras, situated along the spine, managing the flow of prana (vital energy) through our different bodies (physical , emotional and energetic).

These energetic vortexes are often illustrated under the shape of circles or flowers and thus with different associated colors.

Each chakra vibrates under its specific color and spiritual quality.

Click on each chakra to get to know each of them!

MULHADARA CHAKRA
SVADHISTHANA CHAKRA
MANIPURA CHAKRA
ANAHATA CHAKRA
VISHUDDHA CHAKRA
AJNA CHAKRA
SAHASWARA CHAKRA

See also the recapitulative Chakra board!

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Sahaswara Chakra

THE CROWN CHAKRA

This chakra of the thousand petals lotus is the highest energetic center, the source of awakening and global consciousness. There is no more duality or sense of separation at this level. We are ONE. It is the sense of unicity, of integrality.

Violet is the color that cleanses and purifies. It allows us to glimpse at realities outside of the material and physical world. It is the color of cosmic energy.

Location: top of head

Glands: pineal

Body parts & organs: cerebral parts, cerebrum, central nervous system, hair

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Ajna Chakra

THE 3rd EYE CHAKRA

This chakra of wisdom and knowledge opens the doors to the Divine. It is the house of intuition and beginning of awakening. It is during its opening that you start experiencing “aha” moments, moments of lucidity and understanding.

Indigo helps us understand with more clarity what our physical sense perceive. This color spreads peace within and helps accept the flow of life…color of wisdom.

Location: forehead

Glands: pituitary

Body parts & organs:
eyes, nose, sinuses, ears, cerebellum, autonomic nervous system

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