What Is Your Strongest Chakra?
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Your strongest chakra is the one that gives you the most direct connection to universal life force energy. When you are asleep at night it is this chakra that plugs you into the cosmos, helping you to renew and recharge for your next day. When you’re awake your alpha chakra gives you power, guiding you along the way. Chakra, root word wheel, is understood as a spinning conical energy center in the body. Traditionally, there are innumerable chakras but modernization of the term typically refers to the seven largest chakras along the spine. Each chakra has corresponding traits like colors, odors, crystals, sounds, behaviors, and more.
The correlation between the chakras and these parts of sensation is that they are said to vibrate at the same frequencies, thus allowing for alignment of rogue energies.
The energy centers, or wheels of light, can be opened and closed. When they are open they spin fast and free, allowing smooth interactions and grace. When the chakras get blocked, or closed, life feels rigid and frustrating.
Close your eyes and bring your awareness to the base of your spine, the bottom of your tailbone. Imagine the color red and let the hue fill your body. Does this color come naturally to you or does your mind feel forced to find it?
If the color is plentiful and vibrant, you have a well functioning root chakra and are probably pretty grounded in your life. If you struggle to see the color red, chances are your base chakra is inhibited and you tend to be scattered or restless.
You can continue this test by moving up your spine and successively visualizing the colors of the rainbow. At the pelvic region identify orange. Above the navel observe yellow. In the center of the chest bone you should easily recall green.
At your throat, a brilliant blue. Between your eyes observe the color purple. And at the very top of your head, behold the color of all colors, white. Notice how easily each color comes to you and if there is enough of it to fill your torso, limbs and head.
Any of the chakras that are blocked can be cleared by either spending more time visualizing it, or using an external object, such as an instrument, a scented oil, or a corresponding gemstone.
Which chakra is your strongest?
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4 Simple Yoga Poses That Will Get Rid Of Your Belly and Back Fat
Yoga is one of the best ways to get in shape. If you have a hard time working out you should definitely try it because the highly defined movements get you doing just that, active and moving around for once! It’s low impact, yet at the same time demanding on your body and energy, so as you work through the poses you will feel it. The list of benefits that yoga can give you is long, it can:
– relax your mind
– lower your stress
– lower blood pressure
– strengthen and tone muscles
– burn fat
– stretch your whole body out
– loosen joints and muscles, which further reduces the likelihood of injury And best of all, it’s one of the most effective ways to get rid of stubborn belly fat! The mid-section area is notorious for being seemingly impossible to tone, but with the help of the following yoga poses it becomes possible to work your way to a flat, beautifully toned stomach. Of course, you still have to eat a balanced healthy diet because the saying “abs are made in the kitchen” applies irregardless of any yoga you end up doing. Here are the best belly-fat blasting yoga poses, check out the video to see exactly how to do them, and read on for more information!
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Cobra Pose- Lay down on your stomach with legs stretched out behind you, forehead resting gently on the floor, hands palm down under shoulders, elbows tucked and touching your ribs. Inhale and begin to slowly straighten your arms and arch your back so that it raises your chest, head and shoulders up off the floor. Keep your hips and thighs on the ground but raise up as far and high as you can comfortably go. Hold the position for 15-30 seconds then slowly lower yourself back down. Repeat 5 times, resting for 15 seconds between each movement.
Benefits: Cobra works all of the abdominal muscles really well. It strengthens your back and upper body areas, make you more limber, and stretches your spine making it more flexible.
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Bow Pose- Lay on your stomach with legs stretched out and hands at your sides facing up. Exhale as you bend your knees up, bring them as close as you can to your butt, then reach your arms back and grab your ankles. Breathe steadily and hold this position for 15-30 seconds before exhaling and releasing. Repeat 5 times and rest for 15 seconds between each pose.
Benefits: Bow pose works the core muscles in your stomach and gets them nice and tight. It also stretches out your entire body, especially the back and spine. People love it for its calming yet energizing effects and use it to not only strengthen their abs, but to also clear their minds.
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Knees to Chest- Lie on your back with legs stretched out, heels together, arms resting at your sides. Exhale as you slowly bend your knees, moving them towards your chest. Grab and pull your knees in close, hugging them to your body, and hold for one minute. Breathe out while you release your knees, rest for 15 seconds, and repeat 5 times.
Benefits: By bringing your knees to your chest in this slow, deliberate manner you are tightening your ab muscles, stretching your lower back, and toning your mid-section. It also works wonders for speeding up metabolism and getting rid of fat that’s stored around your waist.
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Sun Salutations- This is not one move, but rather a series of 12 distinct individual postures that are done in a specific order. Refer to the video for instructions on how to do it. These are most effective when done first thing in the morning and are extremely beneficial for not only your abdominal muscles, but also your entire body.
Benefits: Sun salutations wake you up and give you energy to take on the day. They detoxify your body by getting your lymphatic system up and moving, which is how toxins are passed through the body. They also help your digestive system, making movements more regular and less clogged. The movements tone and tighten abdominal muscles, increase spinal flexibility, and help with weight loss by discouraging the build up of fat around the mid-sectiton.
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She Is Doing Yoga When An Unexpected Visitor Shows Up. When He Shows Up I Can’t Stop Laughing!
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Cats are naturals at yoga. They can flex and contort their furry little bodies into the craziest positions without even thinking about it and while purring in delight. It seems like every time one switches positions or gets up from a nap they have to yawn and do a big stretch, before flopping back over into another yoga-like pose to resume their sleep.
It often seems like kitties bodies were built for stretching and that’s why they are among the top performers of yoga on the planet. Humans have a lot of catching up to do if they want to be able to keep up with fluffy in the yoga department. One woman was doing just that and decided to film herself practicing her technique.
She laid down her mat, positioned the camera directly at it, and got straight to work. Her first pose was a headstand and she can be seen slowly toe climbing her way into an arch and bringing her feet up over head until they’re extended straight above her. Right as the woman is beginning to arch her spine more and extend her legs further back, we lose sight of her.
That’s because a big, orange, cat makes himself comfortable right in front of the camera lens! His adorable face is priceless and his expression says it all. He is clearly unimpressed by his lady friend’s yoga skills, no matter how well balanced she may be. The kitty looks bored with the whole scene and slowly closes his eyes as he prepares for his nap.
The orange cat clearly wanted some camera time and must know that he is the one with real star power, because the internet is loving his video appearance. Perhaps this woman should bring her feline friend to a cat yoga class. Some studios offer classes where humans and cats can get their stretch on.
There are even specific poses and maneuvers that have been specially developed for cats. Instead of tripping over the poor cat while switching poses you can instead incorporate kitty into a session, and you will both be happier and healthier from it. After all, a yogi kitty can teach us mere mortals a lot about stretching, so why not partner up with your cat!
Watch the video below and enjoy!
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Which One Of Your Chakras Needs Strengthening?
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The word ‘chakra’ is defined in modern terms by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “any of several points of physical or spiritual energy in the human body according to yoga philosophy.” It follows that there are 7 main chakras which are present throughout our bodies.
Each one is an energy center that acts as a pump, or valve, by regulating and controlling the flow of energy throughout our energy systems. This idea relates directly back to the ancient meaning of the word “chakra,” which in Sanskrit terminology means “wheel” or “turning.”
When the modern meaning is merged with the ancient one, the more commonly held thought on what chakras are emerges, which is when they are viewed or imagined as whirlpools of flowing energy. Each chakra is located in a specific area of the body and is associated with different meanings, traits, feelings, colors, gem stones, abilities, and more. The 1st chakra, or the root chakra, is red and located at the base of the spine.
It’s also known as the Kundalini energy chakra and is associated with instinct, security, and survival, as it helps to stabilize and ground us. The 7th chakra is located at the top crown part of your head and it’s violet in color. This is where our spiritual connection, oneness, knowing, and understanding resides.
The other five chakras are all in between these two and include the third eye, throat, heart, solar plexus, and the abdomen. Each one of us has a chakra that’s stronger and more influential on our lives than the rest. The opposite is also true and we inevitably have a chakra which is our weakest.
On comparison to the others, that one is the least influential on our feelings, behaviors, thoughts, and overall lives. Based on the choices you make, what appeals most to you, how you view situations, and your general thought process, you can figure out which one you’re least connected to at this moment in your life.
Over time, your weakest chakra may change as you grow and become more aware or affected by different things on your life’s path. Find out which one of the 7 main chakras is the weakest and least dominant in your life, and as always, have fun and enjoy!
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Woman Struggles While Trying Out A New Yoga Pose. Now Watch The Dog Show Her How It’s Done!
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There are certain animals in this world who are naturals at yoga. They have some serious skills and amazing abilities when it comes to flexing and contorting their furry little bodies into the craziest positions, all without even thinking about it! You can see that it comes naturally to them in their everyday movements and for proof of this look no further than cats and dogs.
Practically every time a dog or cat switches positions, or gets up from a nap, they have to yawn and do a big stretch before flopping back over into yet another yoga-like pose to resume their sleep. Our pets bodies were seemingly built for stretching and that’s why they’re among the top performers in the world of what we humans call yoga!
If people want to be able to keep up with their pets in the yoga department, they have a lot of catching up to do. One woman was doing just that and decided to film herself practicing her yoga technique. She sat down her mat and positioned her camera so that it was aimed directly at it, then got straight to work. In the video you can see her trying out a new yoga pose as she tells her dog to also try the move!
As she awkwardly struggles to perform the pose the dog shows her up and effortlessly masters it with both ease and grace. The adorable yogi dog is further living proof that animals are simply naturals when it comes to the ancient practice. They have inherent and incredible stretching abilities that put all of us humans to shame!
If this woman really wants to do yoga with her dog, then she should bring her canine friend to an animal yoga class. A growing number of studios offer classes where humans and animals, mainly just cats and dogs, can get their stretch on. A variety of specific poses and maneuvers have even been specially developed for our four-legged animal companions.
So rather than tripping over your poor pet while switching between poses, you can instead incorporate them into a session, and both of you will be happier and healthier from the experience. After all, a yogi dog (or cat) can teach us mere mortals a lot about stretching, so why not partner up with your pet!
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She Struggles While Trying Out A New Yoga Pose. Now Watch The Pup Show Her How It’s Done!
There are certain animals in this world who are naturals at yoga. They have some serious skills and amazing abilities when it comes to flexing and contorting their furry little bodies into the craziest positions, all without even thinking about it! You can see that it comes naturally to them in their everyday movements and for proof of this look no further than cats and dogs.
Practically every time a dog or cat switches positions, or gets up from a nap, they have to yawn and do a big stretch before flopping back over into yet another yoga-like pose to resume their sleep. Our pets bodies were seemingly built for stretching and that’s why they’re among the top performers in the world of what we humans call yoga.
If people want to be able to keep up with their pets in the yoga department, they have a lot of catching up to do. One woman was doing just that and decided to film herself practicing her yoga technique. She sat down her mat and positioned her camera so that it was aimed directly at it, then got straight to work. In the video you can see her trying out a new yoga pose as she tells her dog to also try the move.
As she awkwardly struggles to perform the pose the dog shows her up and effortlessly masters it with both ease and grace. The adorable yogi dog is further living proof that animals are simply naturals when it comes to the ancient practice. They have inherent and incredible stretching abilities that put all of us humans to shame!
If this woman really wants to do yoga with her dog, then she should bring her canine friend to an animal yoga class. A growing number of studios offer classes where humans and animals, mainly just cats and dogs, can get their stretch on. A variety of specific poses and maneuvers have even been specially developed for our four-legged animal companions.
So rather than tripping over your poor pet while switching between poses, you can instead incorporate them into a session, and both of you will be happier and healthier from the experience. After all, a yogi dog (or cat) can teach us mere mortals a lot about stretching, so why not partner up with your pet!
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