More on this episode:
0:56
Special Guest, Erin Moon
For the 7th chakra, we interviewed Erin Moon, an instructor of anatomy, yoga, therapeutics, reiki, and the co-founder and director of the World Spine Care Yoga Project.
2:40
5 Questions to Greet our Guest
We asked Erin 5 random questions to give our listeners a bit more understanding of who Erin is and what she embodies.
10:04
Sahasrara, Crown Chakra, Themes
Reading from Anodea Judith’s Wheels of Life and discussion on the key themes of the 7th chakra, the crown chakra.
16:58
Where Individual Meets Collective Consciousness
The crown chakra is the space where the individual self meets the collective consciousness or the divine.
20:47
Surrender and Trust at the 7th Chakra
Why do we surrender to receive the wisdom, and why is trust so important when working with the 7th chakra.
22:28
Anatomy of the 7th Chakra
Erin shares the anatomy and subtle properties of the crown chakra, and what occurs biochemically in the body.
26:18
How We Belong, Joining the Collective
Examining how we interact as a collective, physically, or consciously, while honouring our own unique expression.
33:15
Removing the Binary: Patience in Process
Why we should take a moment to examine our lives outside the traditional binary forms and having patience for our ongoing process.
35:44
Yoga Anatomy versus Yoga Philosophy
What we learn in the physical breakdown in our bodies; balancing the esoteric aspects of yoga with the anatomical to preserve the alignment and safety of our practice.
42:11
Dropping into the Parasympathetic Nervous System
The benefit of a slower-paced, restorative practice in reaping the benefits of the body dropping into rest and a digest mode.
44:20
The Constant Force of Evolution
Moving with the constant change of the world, and how to hold things lightly as we move towards our goals.
45:43
Yoga Therapeutics: What is Your Function?
Asking what we hope to do, on a larger scale, and the function we wish to have in our lives.
52:30
Pronoia versus Paranoia
Elevating our conscious awareness in how we place positive energy in the world and have faith in the universe’s support.