Podcast

July 13, 2020

The Second Chakra Svadhisthana Yoga Practices

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Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast, where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice.

In this episode, Clara and Stephanie discuss the second chakra, prenatal and postnatal yoga and tantric philosophy.

Ways to stay connected:

Experience The Chakra Collection on Practice with Clara with yoga, meditation, and mantras to harness the energy of each of the chakras.

In this episode:

1:06

Svadhisthana Themes

Quote by Anodea Judith, taken from Wheels of Life, expands on the themes of the sacral chakra, Svadhisthana.

4:07

Going with the Flow

What comes up when we work with water, a central theme of Svadhisthana, and the movements to perform to embody the fluidity, flow, and change.

7:18

What is Prana Flow Yoga?

The definition of Prana Flow yoga, how it’s performed, what it achieves, and a little bit about Clara’s teacher, Shiva Rea.

10:12

Relationships and Boundary Setting
How to be in a relationship with others and set boundaries as we explore the edges of our comfort zone.

15:43

Prenatal Yoga: Controversial Poses to Avoid

The poses to avoid in yoga if you’re pregnant and why, including twists and backbends.

28:27

Post-Natal Yoga for Strengthening

The body areas to strengthen and lengthen post-pregnancy and how these postures assist those who sit in an office all day.

31:49

Duty Versus Pleasure

Feeding our soul by doing what pleases us while observing moderation and identifying the split between body and mind.

39:51

Celebrating the Body through Tantra

Tantric philosophy celebrates the body, the divine within, and embraces all things- there is no separation- and why this is expressed in Clara’s practice.

43:19

What is Tantra?

Reading from Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith on what the word tantra means when broken down in Sanskrit.