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Ajna chakra is the chakra of intuition and clarity located at the third eye, which is between the eyebrows. Ajna is associated with the color purple and with the mind element. The qualities of this chakra are inspiration, intuition, and inner vision. Through Ajna...
Through the practice of yoga we become more aware of how we hold our bodies—how we stand, how we walk, and how we move about. This awareness takes, well, practice. In yoga class we work on lengthening the spine with a stable, engaged core while lifting and opening the...
Vishuddha chakra, the communication chakra located at the throat, is associated with the color blue and with the space element. The qualities of this chakra are communication, truth, and self-expression. Vishuddha governs not only our communication with others,...
At The Yoga Sanctuary, you will find more than a yoga studio. You’ll find a community of like-minded individuals and friends who come together to practice, learn, and grow. This coming together with shared intention is known as sangha, or community.
Anahata rests at the center of the chest and invites us into relationship with love, connection, and compassion. Often described as the bridge between the lower and upper chakras, this center reminds us that strength and tenderness are not opposites, but partners in an integrated life. When Anahata is balanced, we feel open to giving and receiving, and ready to explore the subtler dimensions of practice.
The practice of yoga, especially asana and pranayama, not only supports our structural physical health, but also the internal physical health of our organs. One particular internal benefit of yoga is the support of digestive health, governed by the Manipura Chakra....
Manipura is often described as our inner fire, the energetic center of confidence, vitality, and purposeful action. When this chakra is balanced, we feel capable and steady within ourselves. We trust our instincts, take inspired steps forward, and move through life with clarity and direction.
One of the most fundamental, yet often overlooked, characteristics to cultivate during yoga practice is groundedness. Even teachers can assume that students are grounded during class simply because they are standing, but without a proper ground, the asana, or posture,...
Svadhisthana invites us into relationship with feeling, flow, and creative expression. This chakra is associated with pleasure, emotional awareness, and our capacity to experience life with openness and receptivity. When balanced, we often find it easier to move with change, listen inwardly, and allow creativity to arise naturally.
The practice of yoga brings an array of experiences and feelings. Many are pleasant, and some, well, not so pleasant. The not-so-pleasantness shows up as resistance—physical, mental, and emotional resistance. This is a natural part of the practice. The tendency is to...
In yoga class we are presented with an array of yoga postures, or asanas, each pose fitting each body differently. For example, one person may find comfort in downward facing dog while another person finds the pose greatly challenging. Throughout the class, each...
Muladhara is the first of the seven chakras and forms the energetic foundation of the entire system. It is associated with safety, stability, and our most basic needs, shaping how supported and grounded we feel in daily life. When this foundation is steady, we often move through the world with greater ease and confidence.
Chakras are the seven main vortexes of energy, or prana, that correspond to different areas of the body. They begin at the pelvic floor, move up through the sacral area, the solar plexus region, the heart, throat, eyebrow center, and culminate at the crown of the head…