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The Chakra Series · 04 of 06

Throat

Vishuddha

The fifth chakra is expression: voice and truth. Taught in the Iyengar method, with blocks, straps and the wall, and plenty of attention to the neck and shoulders.

Throat chakra artwork: the Vishuddha symbol over a seated figure
Style
Iyengar
Length
75 minutes
Level
All levels
Element
Ether
Opening mantra
HAM
Mudra
Granthita mudra
  1. 01
    Mantra

    HAM

    The seed sound of the throat chakra, chanted with a long, open, unhurried vowel.

  2. 02
    Breath

    Ujjayi and lion’s breath

    A steady ocean breath, then a few rounds of Simhasana to release the jaw and throat.

  3. 03
    Asana

    Iyengar alignment

    Shoulderstand and its preparations, supported fish, and careful standing poses with props.

  4. 04
    Meditation

    Granthita mudra

    Fingers interlaced, index fingers and thumbs forming two rings. A meditation on the space between words.

When it’s on

Every week, October to March

  • Tuesdays7:00 am – 8:15 am · with Ines

Taught by Ines. 18 mats per class.

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