Heart Opening
| Opening the heart is symbolic both spiritually and literally. Physically opening the area of the heart is a stretch of the pectoral muscles and muscles that attach on the ribs. Opening this area can help to support and improve posture. Spiritually, the heart is represented by Anahata chakra. Anahata chakra is the chakra center responsible for compassion and love. You can open the heart region by placing a yoga block beneath your upper back while lying on the floor, so that your upper back is fully supported, but your head and neck are off the block (if you don’t have a yoga block, you can use a rolled up towel). Allow your arms to relax beside your body with palms facing up. If your neck is uncomfortable, place a towel or two beneath your head to reduce some of the back bend. Lay in this position, for as long as you are comfortable. February is Heart Health Awareness Month. Be sure to love yourself and take care of your health and heart. Om, Shanti. |
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