The Chakra Series · 06 of 06
Crown
SahasraraThe seventh chakra is the thousand-petalled lotus at the crown of the head. This class leans on Kriya breathing techniques and Raja yoga, the yoga of the mind.

- Style
- Kriya & Raja
- Length
- 90 minutes
- Level
- All levels
- Element
- Thought
- Opening mantra
- AUM, then silence
- Mudra
- Sahasrara mudra
- 01Mantra
AUM, then silence
One long AUM, followed by a minute of shared silence.
- 02Breath
Kriya breath
A slow spinal breath, drawing attention up and down the spine with each inhale and exhale.
- 03Asana
Gentle preparation
Twenty-five minutes of gentle, steady asana to make the body comfortable for sitting.
- 04Meditation
Sahasrara mudra
Hands above the head, fingertips touching. A long Raja meditation, guided at first and then in silence.
When it’s on
Every week, October to March
- Saturdays10:00 am – 11:30 am · with Leila
Taught by Leila. 18 mats per class.
