“we are all stardust”
with the practice of yoga, we come to learn that everything is connected, our minds, body and even the energy around us. Just as the universe is made up of five basic elements, we too are also.
When these elements are working in harmony with one another it leads to infinite potential and divine creativity to live and experience the world around us.
Yoga is one of the most powerful ways to restore balance in these elements and manifest a space where we can consciously work through these five elements. These elements are accessible through “chakras” – energy centers in our body.
our root chakra, our home. It represents growth, stability, and support. “Cultivating the earth in your practice is about…Establishing your foundation (feet, hands, sit bones). It’s about maintaining an awareness of how the state and position of these physical landmarks contribute to your overall experience of stability and ease (sthira and sukham). And remembering that every pose right through to Savasana is an opportunity to return home”.
since the earth symbol resonates with us so much, we’ve dedicated one of our all-natural cork yoga mats to this element – the design is called Earth is Home
our sacral chakra, it represents wellbeing, connection, and an unconscious fluid intention. “Bringing the water to your yoga means…Cultivating a softness in your practice (particularly in the joints), and nurturing a physical, mental and emotional sensitivity that favors response rather than reaction. It also means moving fluidly through your practice, synchronizing movement with breath, opening, feeling and yielding in a way that is powerful and sustaining”.
our solar plexus chakra, it represents powerful wisdom, inspiration, and a purifying life force. “Lighting the fire in your yoga is about…Two words: engaging bandhas. Oh, and three more words: moving from center. Fire lives in the belly (surprise!) — our center of power, intuition and freedom. The use of our core muscles connects us to the spark at the center of who we are, and engaging the bandhas helps us keep the fire burning”.
our heart chakra, it represents love and compassion for all, expansion, creativity and openness. “Infusing air into your yoga comes from… An awareness of the breath. Pranayama or breath control is a great way to open and tap into the subtle channels of the body — clearing the way for ideas, inspiration, energy and love to flow. As you move through life and your practice, notice how the breath feeds the body and mind. Breath into the expansion and contraction of the muscles, joints, and connective and supportive tissues to create the sensation of lightness and openness”.
our throat chakra, Our eye chakra, Our crown chakra, they represent infinite potential, awareness, and freedom – it is the bridge between the physical and the soulful.
“ Creating space in your yoga is a matter of… Being present and aware of what you’re holding in, up or onto – whether it is a thought, an emotion, or any form of tension — and allowing yourself to let it go”.
