Chakra Three–Take a Bow!

Chakra Three–Take a Bow!

That’s right, take a bow, you deserve it!

But seriously, since we are navigating our way to discovering and opening up our chakras together, it’s time to take a look at the third Chakra in the chain.

The third Chakra is the Manipura, which means “lustrous gem.” This chakra is located in the area of the navel to the solar plexus. The verb that is most commonly associated with the third Chakra is “I can.” For meditation purposes, the color that is linked to this Chakra is yellow.

Now, the yoga connection, and which posture can help you tap into this chakra.

The yoga pose that helps to open and focus the energy of the third Chakra is

Dhanaurasana, or the Bow.

The Bow focuses on your tummy, helping to massage the abdominals and the solar plexus, which in turn stimulates your digestion.

Here’s the pose, step-by-step:

-Begin by lying flat on your tummy, resting your chin on the ground
-Bend your knees, letting your feet to come close to your buttocks. Reach behind slowly and grasp your ankles
-Tightly squeeze your buttocks as you press your pubic bone downward to the floor

-Simultaneously lift your head and chest. Carefully press your feet back into your hands, helping you lift the front of your body. As you do this, your thighs may come off the ground, making it possible for you to lift your chest higher. It is not unusual to find yourself rocking back and forth. You may also experience a pulsing sensation in your tummy

-Breathe while holding the pose, and try to hold it between 30 to 60 seconds
-Release the posture by first lowering your legs and releasing your ankles, then unbend your legs slowly.  And…done!

Opening the third Chakra is believed to increase our sense of belonging. If this chakra is open, we feel more grounded, and have a better sense of our place within the universe. What a wonderful motivation that is!

Until next time, Chakra Four is on the horizon. And much Peace.