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I am so grateful to the Integrative Yoga Therapy school for its wonderful teachings in Yoga Therapy and this little mindful breathing gem comes from Lillian LePage. It can be used whenever you feel the need to reconnect with the life giving energy that each breath offers.  INHALE Say mentally "I accept" Create Avhana Mudra with the hands and draw them towards your body  PAUSE AFTER INHALE Say mentally "I am grateful" Create Samputa Mudra with the hands and hold in front of your abdomen  EXHALE Say mentaly "I give" Create Pushpaputa Mudra with the hands and push away from body  PAUSE AFTER EXHALE
Say mentally "I trust" Create Vajrapradama Mudra with the hands and hold in front of the heart 3/15/2012 Muladhara ChakraThe first chakra (or wheel) is also known as the root chakra and is located in the center of the perineum at the base of the torso and is responsible for our connection to both our bodies and the earth. Any issues that stem from moving, changing jobs, divorce, or the death of a parent may literally shake your foundation and cause this chakra to become unbalanced. Below you will find more information on the symbolism of this chakra and some practices to create balance. Location: Perineum Color: Red Element: Earth Body Systems: Elimination Parts Affected: Feet, shins, calves, ankles, knees, thighs When Excessive: Sedentary, stuck, greedy When Blocked: Flighty, ungrounded, disconnected from body When Balanced: Grounded, stable, embodied Mudra: Adhi Mudra, Bhu Mudra, Apana Mudra (see Grounding Mudras) Bija Mantra: Lam Gemstone:Garnet  Adhi Mudra Make a soft fist with the thumb tucked inside. Turn palms down and rest on knees. Benefits: Calms nervous system, facilitates breath in Practice Tips: Use when feeling anxious or insecure Contraindications: Low blood pressure Viloma Krama Take a long inhale through the nose followed by three short exhales through the nose. Repeat for up to 10 rounds at a time, monitoring the effects. Benefits: May be helpful for stabilizing emotional upset and directing awareness inward Grounding Cord Meditation Sit in simple cross-leg position. Imagine a red cord descending from floor of pelvis into earth. Inhale draw positive quality up the cord into the body (stability, belonging, safety). Exhale negative quality down cord into the earth (fear, greed, instability, loneliness). |
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September 2022
I attend Cheryl's class regularly and feel that my practice has improved immensely over the past few years due to her expert coaching. Her teaching style is clear and compassionate and her previous experience in teaching adults is evident in her organized approach and easy to understand instructions. I also appreciate that Cheryl not only teaches us about how to correctly position ourselves, but also touches on many aspects of yoga philosophy, which in turn has deepened my personal practice and heightened my awareness of the connection between mind and body, breath and relaxation. |
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