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The Chakra Approach to... Experiencing Alignment through Yoga

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The Chakra Approach to... Experiencing Alignment through Yoga

I believe that each of us has the capacity to create health and happiness when we align our bodies, minds, and spirits. 

Your body is intrinsically gifted at working toward the most whole, beautiful version of you, and your yoga practice works deeply with your body to align to your highest purpose. When the body is fully aligned, we say that the chakras are in balance.

The chakras are the energy centers of the body...

7 Essential Life Lessons You’ll Learn from Regular Yoga Practice

7 Essential Life Lessons You’ll Learn from Regular Yoga Practice
  1. Integrity—Your yoga teacher can’t tell if you’re pressing each knuckle firmly into the mat and suctioning the center of your palm upward. You’re doing this action to protect your wrists and to keep your body in alignment. Likewise, in life, no one has a monitor (some metaphoric angel/devil combo on their shoulder, your boss, your mom) who makes sure you’re living the life you desire with the ethics you support. 
     
  2. Protecting yourself allows you to reach out—In yoga, we always engage our muscles inward before we stretch outward. This protects the joints and prevents injury. Likewise, in life, before you go rushing to give help (first aid, advice, any sort of help!) it’s important to first make sure you are safe...