Energy Alignment 2: Yoga for Sacral Chakra - Flow, Yin and Restorative.
This long practice is part of an Energy Alignment series, designed to balance your 7 core energy centres. The practice incorporates breathwork, and a physical practice that integrates Flow with Yin to deeply nourish. Sacral Chakra practice invites you to unblock and open up to enjoyment, taking pleasure in the flow of your energy. Modifications offered, suitable for all levels! Tips Have a block and a bolster handy, you can also use a thick book or rolled up blanket Rest as required Do the video more than once to gain better awareness Make sure you are well hydrated before and after the practice Enjoy! and please Like, Share, Comment and Subscribe to support this channel. 0:00 Intro 1:39 Sun A and Spinal Flow 12:35 Chair Twists and Flow 14:53 Supported Child's Pose 21:38 Rebound 1 23:12 Pontoon/ Supported Bridge 28:38 Rebound 2 30:22 Sphinx/ Seal 35:17 Rebound 3 38:11 Twisted Deer left & right 50:50 Rebound 4 51:53 Happy Baby Flow 54:03 Supine leg raise 56:44 Supine Twists left & right 59:30 Sacral Seed 1:00:37 Corpse Pose/ Savasana About Sacral Chakra Chakras are written about in both Vedic scripture and Traditional Chinese Medicine: energy wheels that channel life-force energy to support and connect our physical, mental and spiritual being. The 7 core Chakras are aligned along our spine, the home of our nervous system. Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana) is connected to our lower back, abdominal region and our reproductive system; the element of Water and our ability to connect with the sweetness of life. Sacral Chakra imbalances or stagnation are commonly manifested: physically as dis-eases in our lower back, abdomen, bladder, genitalia e.g. menstrual disruption, UTI mentally as excessive boundaries, or addiction emotionally and spiritually we may experience troubles with loved ones stemming from our own attitude Types of Yoga Hatha Prana Flow Yin Restorative Pranayam (breathwork) Journal prompts When do I feel inhibited in my acceptance of pleasure? How can I access pleasure, without shame or guilt? In what ways do I discourage engaging in pleasure? a) for myself? b) for others? Where do I over-indulge? How can I be more appreciative of activities and sensations that I enjoy? What physical and emotional wellness habits can I deploy to feel balanced and secure? Disclaimer This video is intended for entertainment purposes only. Yoga is an ancient Indian practice and philosophy for health in body, mind and spirit. The teacher in this video has learned from teachers and text across the world and ages to bring you his/her own interpretation. Nothing in this video is intended as advice, whether medical, financial, legal or otherwise. Any action you take in watching this video is at your own risk. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immediate legal action.
