Energetics of Asana

Question 1

Root Chakra related poses

Answer 1

Grounding poses:

Lotus, Seated, Swastiskasana, Warrior 1 and 3, rabbit, child’s pose, forward folds - seated and standing,

Question 2

Sacral Chakra related poses

Answer 2

Fluidity - brings up energetic blockages

Camel, Warrior 2, Triangle, Belly down back bends, half pigeon

Question 3

Solar Plexus Chakra related poses

Answer 3

(projecting insecurities as being overly powerful or playing small - want to experience power in containment. spinal extension)

Back bends, Eagle (gurudasana),

Question 4

Heart Chakra related poses

Answer 4

(Heart openers - front and back, side body)

Question 5

Throat Chakra related poses

Answer 5

Shoulder stand, camel, fish, puppy

Question 6

Third Eye Chakra related poses

Answer 6

Contemplative
(Seated - Stack shoulders over hips and align main three nadis (shushuna, ida and pinglua))

Padmasana, seated, kapala bati (kriya), half pigeon

Question 7

Crown Chakra related poses

Answer 7

Headstand

Question 8

Poses that may create vulnerability

Answer 8

Where Chest, pelvis or throat are exposed. Savasana, arms out to side,