California Mid-State Fair Series PART II: Yoga Movement for the Fair -THROAT CHAKRA

Part II of  THROAT CHAKRA: Asana

Last week, we talked about this energy center being all about communication and connection.

We also provided an asana suggestion, but here's another for you because communication and connection are so important!

Bhujangasana: "Cobra Pose"

See video below:

Make sure to keep your gaze directly in front of you.  There's no need to overstretch the neck/throat here.  In this posture, the throat chakra is already opening up!

Opportunities for Communicating and Connecting

on the LAST DAY of the Mid-State Fair Today

Do you have any good stories from your fair experiences this year?

 Why not work on this throat chakra by telling someone at the fair?

We dare you.  Tell someone your good fair story today.

Another good throat chakra exercise would be cheering people on!

At 6pm there is the Watermelon Eating Contest

at the Headliner Stage

The big Monster Truck show is happening at the same time.

Try using that voice of yours at the Island Stage in the Quad

where you can sing Karaoke at 9pm!

California Mid-State Fair Series PART II: Yoga Movement for the Fair - ROOT CHAKRA

Remember how we started off this series, the first day of the fair, with the root chakra?  We were hoping to start you off this season feeling rooted and grounded.  If you missed the post, or if you're feeling like you need a little grounding again, here's Part II of ROOT CHAKRA.

Part II:  Asana (Yoga Posture)

Savasana, or "Corpse Pose."

What better way to feel rooted, slow the system down, and feel in touch with the earth than Savasana. It's incredibly simple and incredibly effective.

Simply, find flat ground to lay on.  You may wish to have a blanket or mat underneath you. 

You want to be on the actual ground; your bed or couch don't count!  

Lay down flat on your back.  If you find the lower back arches and curves in an uncomfortable way here, please place a pillow, rolled up towel, or something with a little height under your knees.  This will help to flatten the lower back arch and provide relief. 

Let the feet be apart and the legs fall open so your toes can gently aim outward in a relaxed way.

Let the arms rest on the floor with space between them and your torso, palms facing up toward the sky.

Allow the belly to rise with each inhale, and come back toward the spine with each exhale.

Notice where you body is making contact with the ground.  Run your attention up and down your body to make note of where you can feel the ground beneath you.

Breathe, letting the belly rise, and on the next exhale, consciously relax these places on your body that are touching the earth.  Trust that the ground is holding you up and that you don't need to use your own muscles to do so.  Let yourself surrender to the floor.

Let yourself be held without effort.

Let yourself feel like you could melt into the ground.
You are safe and supported by the floor.

Do this for a minimum of 5 minutes. 

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As mentioned in a previous post, ONYX is a great grounding stone.  BLACK & BROWN TOURMALINE are as well.  You could place a stone next to, or on you, as you lay in Savasana as a reminder that the earth has got your back.

Grounding Fair Activities Today

Hands on Farming at 2pm & 4pm

with Joe Sabol

The Noach Tangeras Band at 7pm

at the FREE Mission Stage

Noach's voice is earthy and grounding!