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08/02/2025

Anahatasana - Heart Chakra Posture

Anahatasana is a gentle yet profound heart-opener that invites surrender, softness, and emotional release. The name comes from the Sanskrit “Anahata,” meaning “unstruck” or “unhurt”—the name of the heart chakra—and “asana,” meaning pose. This posture creates a melting effect in the heart space, encouraging a deep connection to compassion, trust, and love.

🌸 How to Practice Anahatasana
1. Begin on all fours in a tabletop position.
2. Walk your hands forward, keeping your hips stacked over your knees.
3. Lower your chest toward the mat, allowing the heart to “melt” down.
4. Rest your forehead or chin on the floor (chin for a deeper backbend).
5. Keep your arms active, spreading the fingers wide and engaging the arms.
6. Breathe deeply into the heart space, staying for 5–10 breaths or longer.

✨ Physical Benefits
• Gently opens the chest, shoulders, and upper back
• Prepares the spine for deeper backbends
• Stretches the arms, belly, and front body
• Releases tension in the shoulders and neck

🌿 Energetic and Emotional Benefits

Anahatasana directly stimulates the Anahata Chakra (heart center), which governs love, compassion, forgiveness, and emotional balance. Practicing this pose regularly can:
• Promote emotional healing and inner peace
• Dissolve energetic blocks around the heart
• Enhance love
• Invite a sense of surrender and safety

This pose is particularly supportive during times of grief, emotional overwhelm, or stress. It invites us to pause and feel.

🧘‍♀️ Variations & Tips
• Place a folded blanket under your knees for extra support.
• Use a bolster or cushion under the chest or forehead for a more restorative version.
• For shoulder tension, keep the elbows bent or bring the hands together in prayer above the head.

🌌 Anahatasana as a Practice of Devotion

This posture can also be a moving expression of bhakti—devotional surrender. As the heart bows toward the Earth, we are reminded of humility, reverence, and our innate capacity to love beyond conditions.

You can repeat the Heart Chakra Bija Mantra, while practicing this pose. YAM

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📿 What does Anahatasana awaken in you?
Share your experience below, or next time you’re on your mat, take a few extra breaths in this pose and listen to what your heart has to say.

07/27/2025

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03/18/2025

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03/10/2025

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03/09/2025

🌙 Why Rest on Moon Days and Saturdays in Ashtanga Yoga? 🪷

In the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, practitioners honor the natural cycles of the moon and the influence of Saturn by resting on full moon, new moon, and Saturdays.

Full Moon: Energy is expansive, emotions run high, and the risk of injury increases. Instead of asana, it’s a great time for meditation and reflection.

New Moon: Energy is low and grounding. This is a time for deep rest and introspection, allowing the body and mind to reset.

🪐 Saturday & Saturn’s Influence: Ruled by Shani (Saturn), the planet of discipline and karma, Saturdays are best for slowing down, practicing self-reflection, and focusing on breathwork and spiritual study.

By syncing with these cosmic rhythms, we deepen our practice beyond just physical postures—it becomes a path of inner awareness and balance.

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03/05/2025

Deepen Your Ashtanga Yoga Practice with Caroline Klebl’s Guide to the Primary & Intermediate Series!

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03/02/2025

The Shanti Mantra: Cultivating Peace in Your Practice

The Shanti Mantra is a sacred Vedic chant traditionally recited before pranayama practice in Ashtanga Yoga. This powerful mantra invokes harmony, protection, and a deep sense of peace, preparing the mind and body for stillness.

Incorporating this chant into your yoga practice can enhance focus, deepen breath awareness, and align you with the timeless wisdom of the yoga tradition.

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02/27/2025

🌿✨ Mudras in Ashtanga Yoga: Harnessing Energy & Deepening Your Practice ✨🌿

Did you know that your hands can influence the flow of energy throughout your body? In Ashtanga Yoga, mudras—symbolic hand gestures—help balance the five elements, guiding prana (life force) and deepening our practice. 🌸

From Anjali Mudra in Samastitihi to Jnana Mudra during pranayama, each gesture serves a purpose: bringing balance, focus, and clarity. These mudras can help you connect deeper with your mind, body, and spirit.

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02/26/2025

On Shivaratri, the Night of Shiva, let us reflect on the powerful union of Lord Shiva and Shakti—the divine energies that balance the masculine and feminine forces within us. This sacred night symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, where divine love and wisdom illuminate the path to spiritual awakening.

In our latest article, we dive deeper into the significance of Shivaratri, exploring how the union of Shiva and Shakti dispels ignorance and brings balance and harmony to our lives. 🌙✨

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02/25/2025

Are you looking to develop a consistent Ashtanga yoga practice? 🌿✨ Committing to 5-6 days a week can feel challenging, but with the right mindset and approach, it’s absolutely achievable! In our latest article, we share practical tips on how to stay disciplined and build a strong, sustainable practice. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned yogi, consistency is the key to growth. 🌱

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02/24/2025

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02/23/2025

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