The Chakra Series · 04 of 06
Throat
VishuddhaThe 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.

- Style
- Iyengar
- Length
- 75 minutes
- Level
- All levels
- Element
- Ether
- Opening mantra
- HAM
- Mudra
- Granthita mudra
- 01Mantra
HAM
The seed sound of the throat chakra, chanted with a long, open, unhurried vowel.
- 02Breath
Ujjayi and lion’s breath
A steady ocean breath, then a few rounds of Simhasana to release the jaw and throat.
- 03Asana
Iyengar alignment
Shoulderstand and its preparations, supported fish, and careful standing poses with props.
- 04Meditation
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.
