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3/14/2013 AJNA CHAKRA: Surrendering the EgoThe third-eye chakra enables us to see the bigger picture of our current situation. and surrender the ego. We can encourage this surrender in the body and mind by practicng forward bends.  Balasana (Child's Pose) Kneel on shins with big toes together, knees apart. Lower hips towards heels and belly on thighs. Rest forehead on floor. Place hands beside heels, with backs of hands on floor Therapeutics: Stretches back body and increases breath awareness there, allows for going inwards, all-purpose resting pose  Janu Sirsasana (Head of the Knee Pose) Sit on floor with right foot on inside of left thigh, left leg straight. Press left leg into floor and extend through ball of left foot. Inhale and sit up tall through front of chest. Exhale and release forward from hips, keeping heart forward and shoulders relaxed. Hold up to 1 minute each side, then release. Therapeutics: Stretches back of legs, hips and lower back  Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend) Stand with feet wide apart. Bend forward from hips placing hands between feet. Release spine forward with crown of head facing floor. Therapeutics: Intense hamstring stretch, opens back of body
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