Chakra Journal
✤What is Chakras?✤
Chakras are various focal energy points used in a variety of ancient meditation and yoga practices, collectively denominated as tantra(In Sanskrit, the term Tantra literally means “loom, warp, weave” but in the Indian tradition is regarded as “text, theory, system, method, instrument, technique or practice”.)
Tantrikas (tantric yogis) believed that most of the human suffering arises from the mistaken concept of separation and advocates instead the celebration of senses and mundane life.
When your chakras or focal centers are off balance or blocked, you may experience negative emotional or physical symptoms related to a particular chakra.
✤How we support chakras✤
In this CHAKRA JOURNAL, we would like to share some practice(poses) of yoga instructed by my dear friend and yoga teacher SHIHO and followed by her instructions, we have wonderful artist Nicky Hartley to inspire and heal us by her powerful therapeutic art works. and we would like to introduce some crystals that supports each chakras.
✤Shiho Tanaka ✤
Shiho began her yoga journey with her mother in Tokyo and has been a dedicated yoga practitioner for 20 years.
Following her move to New York, Shiho has been fortunate to practice under the great teachers of our time and learned various styles of Asana tradings, Vinyasana, Ashtanga, Hatha, and Jivamukti method, Pranayama and meditation techniques, Sanskrit scriptures and devotional practices. Her goal is to achieve an integrated understanding of life through authentic yogic practice.
Shiho’s class is challenging yet meticulously planned, and nurturing with a firm and guiding hand. She leads with careful attention to the details of alignment and utilising the connection between breath and movement. Her exceptional attention to her students’ condition makes every class magical and revitalising. Shiho has been offering twice weekly classes on zoom, as well as the private classes during the pandemic.
Shiho thanks to all her teachers and students for the endless inspiration and the desire to create an ever expanding depth in the practice.
✤Nicky Hartley✤
Nicky Hartley is inspired by the human form and the relationship to its internal and external environment. She also draws on colours and subject matter that stimulates a sense of well being. Nicky has initiated many artistic projects, gathering people from all walks of life, along with teaching nuns in Thailand, women in the remote African village of Weya in Zimbabwe, children in Romania, mothers, artists and therapists.
Nicky Hartley - Flowlines-
