"This yin yoga practice focuses on poses that help you feel more grounded and connected to yourself. It also draws your attention to the root chakra, or , located at the base of the spine and releases tension in the lower body, including the hips, thighs, even the ankles and feet. A lot of our work with the root chakra relates to a sense of safety, security, belonging, and abundance."
"In yin yoga, you're not trying to make the stretch super intense or chase the most sensation. You're trying to find a stretch, relax into the pose as best you can, and let gravity do the work for you as you release into the pose for three to five minutes. If you choose not to take the concept of the chakras literally, you can use the yin yoga class to connect with yourself and ask, how secure do I feel in my everyday life? How abundant do I feel? Do I feel like I belong?"
Yin yoga for the root chakra uses long-held, passive poses to create grounding and to release tension in the hips, thighs, ankles, and feet. The root chakra at the base of the spine relates to safety, security, belonging, and abundance. Underactivity can show as sluggishness, insecurity, or fear of abandonment; overactivity can show as ego-driven boastfulness. The practice asks for gentle surrender rather than intensity, with poses held for three to five minutes so gravity facilitates release. Simple mantras or introspective questions about safety, abundance, and belonging can deepen emotional connection and self-awareness.
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