Focus

Moving with sound, letting sound move the body, releasing through sound

 

Practice

• Balasana (Child’s Pose) - Considered a restorative asana, child’s pose relieves neck tension and pain, which contribute to blockages in the throat chakra.

• Halasana (Plow) - This position stretches the spine and shoulders as it stimulates the thyroid gland and activates the fifth chakra.

• Kapotasana (King Pigeon) - This backbend stretches the entire front of the body, including the throat.  By easing the head back, the throat chakra opens to allow for healthy energy flow.

• Matsyasana (Fish) - Not only does this pose stretch the neck, it also strengthens the neck muscles needed to balance and stimulate the throat chakra.

• Purvottanasana (Upward Plank) - As the shoulders and arms are stretched in upward plank, the head eases back to dispel blockages and open the fifth chakra.

• Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand) - Although it’s intended to strengthen the arms, legs, and spine, the supported headstand also strengthens the lungs and stimulates the throat chakra.

• Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand) - Benefiting the shoulders and neck, the supported shoulderstand is another pose that’s great for stimulating the thyroid gland and opening the vishuddha chakra.

• Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge) - Stretching the spine, chest, and neck, bridge stimulates the thyroid and lungs and helps open and activate the throat chakra.

 

Pranayama

Ujjayi

Chanting: General toning

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Bandha

Jalandhara bandha

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Meditation

Ether or sound as element, resonance, harmony, vibration, sixteen petals, downward triangle

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Seed Sound

ham

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Mudra

Press the pads of index fingers together.