Yoga Sequences for the Chakras: The Third Chakra
One chakra at a time, yogi, one chakra at a time.
We've made it to the third chakra and, wouldn't you guess it, three just happens to be my lucky number. Called the Manipura Chakra (meaning "lustrous jewel") the third chakra is centered around the navel and associated with fire, warrior spirit, and our ability to take chances. We feel butterflies in our stomach, enjoy deep belly laughs, and tie our stomach into knots. It's also related to self-esteem. For this sequence then, bring out your inner yogi warrior with some fired-up sun salutations, core strengtheners, and make time for positive affirmations.
- Begin on your back
- 10-15 minutes of core work
- Supine twist. Repeat other way.
- Navasana
- Roll to Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
- Lower to Navasana
- Repeat steps 6 and 7 two more times, ending in Chair Pose
- Tadasana
- Surya Namaskar A (Sun Salutation A), for five rounds
- Surya Namaskar B (Sun Salutation B), for five rounds
- Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II)
- Repeat on other side
- Parivrtta Utkatasana (Revolved Chair)
- Step back to Revolved High Lunge
- High Lunge
- Vinyasa to Downward Facing Dog
- Repeat steps 13-16 on other side
- Child's Pose
- Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle), use props for gentle bend bend
- Supine twists, gentle
- Restorative bridge pose with block under sacrum
- Savasana
