Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that has gained popularity worldwide in recent years. Known for its various benefits, yoga is good for establishing a mind and body connection. Yoga is one such ...

The word 'chakra' means 'wheel' in Sanskrit. The yoga Upanishads (circa 600 A.D) refers to the chakras as psychic centers of consciousness. The seven chakras are located in the spine, in the subtle ...

Last month, I gave a brief (and hopefully clear) introduction to the chakra system. To recap: Chakras are energy centres, there are seven, they run from the base of the spine to the crown of the head, ...

Chakra is the Sanskrit word meaning "wheel,” and chakras are energy wheels in your body that hold a certain level of consciousness and awareness. Your chakras become unbalanced, blocked, or hurt when ...

The 7 chakras are the 7 wheels that govern the energy in your body. Be it the energy of creativity, be it your ability to express yourself, or your energy to be closer to yourself and the divine, ...

In the increasingly socially pervasive worlds of yoga, meditation, healing, spirituality et al, the word 'chakra' pops up quite a bit. Great, if you know what it means; less so, perhaps, if you’re not ...

The next time your neck feels tight — or you quite literally can’t find your words — it might be a sign that your throat chakra is blocked and you’d benefit from trying a few yoga poses to loosen ...

Practicing yin yoga for your throat chakra is as much about your awareness as it is the physical poses. Here's everything you need to know.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY - Two Iowa City-area women are breathing new life into the ancient healing concept of chakras.

A new yin yoga routine focuses on releasing tension in the shoulders, neck, and upper back while addressing imbalances in the throat chakra, linked to communication. The sequence combines physical ...