VOGA 101
I realized that each of the chakras powerfully connects with both physical and emotional aspects of our voice, performance, creativity & expression (chakras are spinning bodies of energy within us - we have 7 of them and the 8th is the energy field around the body also called the Aura) Click for a FREE PDF about the chakras :)
So here are 3 things about VOGA that you probably didn’t know…..
1. As you singers DO know, the flexibility of the larynx is integral to vocal technique for a lot of reasons. Let’s simplify and say it increases resonance, range, and gives freedom to the voice. Your vocal cords actually live inside of your Larynx.
In Yoga, the Larynx is synonymous with your 5th Chakra. Kriyas/Exercises that we do in yoga for the 5th chakra bring freedom and flexibility to the larynx, as well as release tension in the neck/back/shoulders. Tightness in these areas will impede the natural voice.
Energetically, the larynx/5th chakra is associated with Communication, Creativity and our ability to speak our truth. When we connect with and have specific exercises that enable us open the potential here – wow!! Not only are we releasing vocal tension & strengthening the voice but we are also opening up amazing potential for our creative expression. Kinda Cool, huh?
2. Any of us who have bothered to learn about breathing either through vocal training, sports, yoga, public speaking, etc…. have learned that we focus the beginning of our inhale from the ‘belly’. In Yoga this is our 3rd Chakra, also called the navel point. Many of the exercises in Kundalini Yoga & Voga work directly with cultivating & releasing energy at the navel point. This strengthens our connection with proper breathing technique. Yogi Bhajan (who brought Kundalini Yoga to the US from India) would say, “If you want to be heard, speak from the navel point” Folks, this is your presence, getting to the heart of a stronger expression of your creativity as well as reaching your audience!! A lot more on that via the heart chakra as well. Also, the 3rd Chakra is connected with our ability to manifest – bring our creative ideas/concepts/dreams to fruition.
3. The Aura – the energy field around the body. Have you ever seen someone walk into a room and they seem to glow? This is the energy of a strong aura. A friend was once with Dolly Parton at a social event and commented on the her energy & glow. This vibrance is a strong aura. When cultivated it gives you the magic to feel & look both more brighter & bigger on stage. The Aura is actually a protective energy field around the body (think - Michael Jackson in the bubble, without the embarrassment of the bubble…)
So if you struggle with stage jitters or want to feel more secure on stage or if even feel safer expressing yourself in business or in life - there are a lot of things you can do to build your aura. I teach this almost everyday and? It works!
There are 5 more Chakras – Download the FREE PDF to learn more about them! I know your inbox is probably pretty full….. so I made this kinda short, which means it barely scratches the surface. In the VOGA workshop series, we will explore all of this in much more detail. And we will do special exercises, meditations for each chakra as well as journal to connect with our goals and release blocks.
Kundalini is also called The Yoga Of Experience - So come Experience it with us!
All levels are welcome – you can take the classes at your own physical pace and there is no required singing.
If you are interested in building your creative voice & physical voice, expanding & expressing your artistry, creating a stronger foundation & manifesting your creativity, you've come to the right place!
Visit http://meredithblis.com to learn more!
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