The 4th Chakra–the heart chakra–is called Anahata, which means ‘unstruck’ or ‘unhurt.’ Its name implies that deep beneath our personal stories of brokenness and the pain in our hearts, wholeness, boundless love and a wellspring of compassion reside. The 4th chakra is located in the area of the heart, upper chest and upper back, and …
More Yoga of Knitting Workshop Fun!
We had another cozy afternoon of knitting and yoga fun yesterday at our encore ‘Yoga of Knitting Workshop’ with Natasha Schaffer. There was a nice mix of returning knitters from the last workshop and students who were coming for the first time with various degrees of knitting experience. We started the workshop with a few …
The 3rd Chakra: Manipura
The 3rd Chakra, Manipura, is associated with the color yellow. Its name means ‘lustrous gem.’ Located in the area of the navel and digestive system, it is involved in self-esteem, warrior energy and the power of transformation. It governs our digestion and metabolism. It helps our motivation, determination and willpower, and supports us in overcoming …
The 2nd Chakra: Svadisthana
The second chakra is associated with the color orange. Its name, Svadisthana, translates as ‘one’s own place or base.’ This chakra has to do with our ability to feel our feelings and emotions. It allows us to be open to sensuality and to life in general. Associated with the water element, this chakra helps us …
The 1st Chakra: Muladhara
Last week we began our “Balancing Your Chakras” session here at The Yoga Room by focusing on the 1st Chakra. Muladhara (Root) Chakra is associated with the color red. It is located at the base of the spine, and has to do with tending to our basic survival needs, establishing a healthy sense of groundedness, …
The Law of Dharma
For the last week of our Nov-Dec session our 7th Spiritual Law of Yoga was the Law of Dharma, which states that every being has a purpose in life. You have unique abilities and your own way of expressing them. There are needs in this world for which your specific talents are ideally suited, and …
The Law of Detachment
The sixth spiritual law of yoga is the Law of Detachment, which reveals a great paradox of life. In order to acquire something in this world, you have to relinquish your attachment to it. This doesn’t mean you give up the intention to fulfill your desire–you simply give up your attachment to the outcome. …
The Law of Intention & Attention
The fifth spiritual law is the Law of Intention and Attention, which is based upon the recognition that at the level of the quantum field there is nothing other than energy, and that we are all this energy–all the same energy. This field is influenced by intention and attention. If you accept that …
The Law of Least Effort
The fourth spiritual law of yoga is the Law of Least Effort, which states that nature’s intelligence functions with effortless ease. Stated simply, the Law of Least Effort tells us that we can do less and accomplish more. Yoga is the antidote to the prescription “no pain, no gain.” The greatest benefits of yoga …
The Law of Karma (Cause & Effect)
The 3rd spiritual law of yoga is the Law of Karma, or Cause and Effect. It states that for every action we take a force of energy is returned to us in kind–as we sow, so we reap. In every moment you have access to unlimited choices. Some are made consciously, while most are made …