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Sunday, 25 March 2012 10:40

Shashankasana for Swadhisthana Chakra

Shashankasana (hare pose) is a favorite amongst the relaxation postures for correcting spinal complications including backache, compressed nerves, misaligned spinal discs, and poor posture.

This posture targets swadhisthana chakra, the seat of the subconscious and unconscious mind. This is also the energy center for our sexual intimacy. Performing this practice regularly calms a tensed mind, improves sexuality, and opens the oceans of the subconscious nature of our thoughts and feelings which can be used therapeutically under the right guidance.

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Sunday, 25 March 2012 10:39

Simhasana for Ajna and Mooladhara Chakra

Simhasana (lion's pose) is a powerful practice to induce a meditative state of awareness. This traditional posture awakens the energy centers within the chakra system with the specific concentration upon the awakening of ajna chakra (the third eye).

Anatomically simhasana balances the nervous system reducing psychological states of stress, anxiety, tension, fear depression. Psychological this practice increases concentration which is beneficial for increasing memory power and mental focus.

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Wednesday, 27 April 2011 11:18