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HW 30DYC: Day 30 Chi Flow Vinyasa
Chi-flow vinyasa, promotes the flow of the Chi (=energy) between the different chakras. In a healthy body this energy can flow well between the different chakras. It is sometimes compared to the flow of water and is therefore used as a focused exercise for the 2nd chakra / Sacral chakra, which is linked to the element water. However, it is in the interest of the energetic body balance that the energy flows properly in each chakra. Chi breathing can be supportive to other chakras aswel. Chi breathing sounds a bit like saying shush in a library to urge people to be quiet. It is a controlled long exhalation through a slightly opened mouth, with a light pressure behind it. First try the Chi breath a couple of times.
In addition, you work with your arms.
During the inhalation you investigate the energy status in the different chakras. To do this, you move your palms over your torso and head in a fluid movement. You start at the 1st chakra and continue up to the 7th chakra. Then you bring your hands with the fingertips to your shoulder tops, elbows to the side.
From here you push to the side with both palms against two invisible walls next to you. With this movement, you also push out everything you do not want in your life. Meanwhile, exhale with the Chi breath.
In the pause after the exhale, bring your arms horizontally to the front and then lower them slowly back down in a fluid movement. Ready for the next inhalation.
I have chosen to explain the half camel-half pigeon exercise. This posture opens the various chakras through a slight stretching movement during the inhalation. In addition, the posture is grounding and easy to balance. This makes it easier to focus on the energy in your body.
Sit on the mat with the right leg in pigeon position and the left leg bent to the back. Place your right hand behind your right hip (if you place your hand slightly more outward or further to backwards it is easier). Next, investigate the energy (1st to 7th chakra) with your left palm as you push yourself up on your right hand. This will raise your buttocks and shift your weight to your shins and right hand. Make sure you ground well in both places as you lengthen your body as much as possible. You stretch from your shins to the fingertips of your left hand.
After stretching come back down. Left arm comes down the side again.Repeat a few times before introducing Chi breathing. Inhale while going up. And exhale with the chi-breath while coming down. Repeat 3-5 times with the chi-breath.
Then switch sides.
You can make this exercise easier by:
– Moving your right hand a little more to the outside/rear.
– Bending your back leg a little less and bringing your front knee a little more to the outside.
– Sitting on a block and placing your right hand on a block as well.
– Or just sit on a bench / chair and perform the movement with your trunk and arms only.
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