Yoga Asanas For Chakra Balancing (Part 2)

From this article we will learn about 3 chakras and 2-2 yogasana’s each of them which activates those chakras. Our human boady is made up of ‘Panchamahabute’.

Panchamahabute means nature’s 5 fundamental elements which are mainly prithvi’ (Earth), ‘Jal’ (water), ‘Agni’ (Fire), ‘vayu’ (Air), ‘Akash’ (space). This elements are connected to 7 chakras.

‘Solar plaexus’ is Third number chakra which is near about 3 inches or 3 fingers of our hand above from our navel (belly button). Then above the solar plaexus ‘heart chakra’ is located. Heart chakra is most important charkra as it is middle chakra from 7 chakras.

Heart chakra balances above and below 3 chakras and also balances our emotions. Heart chakra is located at the middle of chest. Aove to the heart chakra ‘Throat chakra’ cames. Throat chakra is at the middle of neck. We should thankful of the god for giving this beautiful and amazing structure in human body.

1. SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA YOGA 🟡

Solar chakra is connected to the surrounding parts of belly button. When baby is in mothers womb at that time all required nutrition gets to the baby from umbilical cord. Thats why Navel has an extraordinary importance in our life.

Naukasan (Boat pose)

‘Nauka’ it is word from sanskrit which means boat. This asan mainly done for stregthen muscle of stomach and waist.

How to do Naukasan

1. Lie on your back with your legs and arms straight as shown in Figure 1.
2. As shown in Figure 2, lift the upper half of your body and raise your arms straight up.
3. As shown in Figure 3, lift your arms and legs and control your breathing.
4. As shown in Figure 4, form a V-shape and shift your body weight onto your hips.
5. Hold this position for 10 seconds, as shown in Figure 5.
6. Then, exhale and return to the normal position as shown in Figure 6.

Benefit of Naukasan

1. It improves your body’s balance.
2. Your digestive system can also improve.
3. Your body’s posture and stability can improve.
4. By practicing this yoga regularly, you can reduce belly fat and keep your weight under control.
5. It also enhances concentration and body balance.

Utkatasana (Chair Pose)

Utkatasana is a Sanskrit word. The word “utkat” means “very fierce” or “very angry.” In modern times, this posture is performed while sitting on a chair, which is why it is called the Chair Pose Asana.This pose is called Utkatasana because it stretches the body.

How to do Utkatasana

1. As shown in Figure 1, you should stand in a normal position.
2. As shown in Figure 2, you should raise your arms.
3. As shown in Figure 3, you should bring your hips down to the ground. Your arms should remain raised.
4. As shown in figures four and five, you should hold this for at least 10 to 20 seconds, as you are able. All the strain will be felt in your thighs, hips, and abdomen. You should come up by pushing through your heels, as you would when sitting on a tip. As shown in figure six, you should return to the normal position.

Benefit of Utkatasana

1. This pose brings stability to your hips and legs.
2. This pose is useful for back pain. Those who work sitting down should do this pose daily.
3. at least once a day.
4. This pose helps reduce excess fat on your thighs and stomach.
5. This pose stretches the shoulders and arms, increasing their functionality.

2. HEART CHAKRA YOGA 🟢

The heart chakra is also called the Anahata Chakra. This chakra is connected to emotions. It is very important for giving us full control over love and forgiveness. Regularly practicing yoga for this chakra will be extremely beneficial for our lives.

Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)

How to do Gomukhasana

1. Place the yoga mat on the ground and sit on it by stretch out your legs in front of you. as showned in image
2. Now put your right leg on your left leg in such way that both will lies on each other.
3. Now get back your right hand above from the head and left hand from below at the backside as shown in image
4. If possible keep fingers weaved. Keep back stregight and breath normally.
5. Retain this position for 15-30sec. and they change the postion of legs and hands. Don’t force yourself to keep fingers weaved you can use towels..

Benefit of Gomukhasana

1. Helpful for relieving stress from shoulder and chest
2. Enhances flexibility in hands. Shoulder and back.
3. Helpful for improvement in posture
4. If focused on breathing peacefully mind can get relaxed

Garudasana Arms (Eagle Arms)

How to do Garudasana Arms

Benefit of Garudasana Arms

3. THROAT CHAKRA YOGA 🔵