In my Nia class tomorrow the focus is going to be the second chakra. The routine I am doing has a lot of opportunity for us to focus on it. Chakras are areas of the body with specific energies. The second chakra is the sacral chakra, the hara, or the pelvic chakra. This chakra is located in the pelvis area.
The routine has a lot of hip movements; side to side, up and down, folding, circles, and just dancing them however the body senses the music. There are times when we might not be moving them at all but focusing on the area enables us to be aware of where we are directing its energy even when it is not in motion. While we are doing a rib isolation the hips stay still but they should be facing the front with the energy directed to the area in front of us.
This chakra is located in the first lumbar area so movement of it stimulates the spleen, bladder, lower back, sex organs, areas of the intestines, and all liquids in the body. The sacral chakra is also associated with emotions. According to The Nia Technique* “move this chakra to develop a strong connection between your male and female sexual energy and to stimulate your powers of creation.”
The color orange is associated with this chakra.
As with any focus the intent can be changed to whatever you would like. I think tomorrow we will start out with the intent of being aware of the sacral chakras energy and being aware of where we are focusing the energy of the hara.
*A book written by Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas, NKA Carlos AyaRosas
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