Yoga · 26 minutes · Beginner
This Yoga inspired MerryBody class inspires you to awaken and align your Crown Chakra (Sahasrara Chakra). This is the only Chakra that lies outside of the body, it floats just above the crown of the head. It is symbolised by a thousand petalled lotus. The yogis believe this is the doorway to the Divine. During our practice, we draw the energy up and down through Shushumna Nadi, the main energy line that runs up and down the spine. Feel it rise, see yourself blossom. MUDRA: we start our practice with the Shiva Linga mudra (energy seal), place your left palm out and up. Make a thumbs up first with your right hand and place it on top of the left palm. Bring it to your centre. What’s a mudra you ask? It’s a way we place the hands, or the body, that seals and redirects the prana (lifeforce/energy) within the body. MANTRA: we chant Om to awaken our practice. This vibration is directly linked to the Crown Chakra, the Om vibration encourages your Crown energy to awaken, cleanse and align. What’s a mantra you ask? It’s something we chant that creates vibrations within the body. The word mantra in Sanskrit (yoga language) translates to ‘sacred message or text’. They are usually repetitive sounds that can reach deep into the unconscious mind and change/clear aspects of your being and energy.