Try Taurus Yoga for emotional grounding and money worries. Promotes stability, perseverance and a feeling of home and comfort. Earth connection, low to the floor.
Taurus rules the neck and throat (including the larynx, vocal chords, tonsils and jugular vein), thyroid, chin, lower jaw, ears and tongue.
Prana vayu : apana // Ayurvedic dosha : kapha
Meditation: chanting / kirtan
There are lots of chants you can learn online. A good place to start would be the bija mantras, the sounds of the chakras: LAM, VAM, RAM, YAM, HAM, AUM (OM), AUMMM. (Quick note: despite the “A,” the syllables are pronounced LUM, VUM, RUM, YUM and HUM.) Starting at the root chakra with LAM, bring the mind’s attention to that part of your body. Engage the mula bandha. When you are satisfied, move to the sacral chakra, and so on. At the crown, hold AUM for as long as possible. Release any assumptions or expectations about what sensations, colors or lights will surface in the mind’s eye. Do not worry about what you look like or whether or not your chanting is “correct.” It is.
Kumbhaka (sustained breath)
Start in a seated position. Take a big inhale to fill the belly, heart and shoulders, then exhale slowly and mindfully. Continue like this until you’ve found a comfortable pace. When you’re ready, inhale to a count. Alternatively, you may inhale to the beat of an internal rhythm such as the heart. At the top of your inhale, lungs full, hold your breath for the same count. Gently release the breath, exhaling once again for the same count. At the bottom of your breath, hold the emptiness: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…then begin again. Inhale and exhale through the nose: full, even, sweet. After 5-10 minutes, return to your normal breath and observe.
- vrksasana (tree pose)
- mayurasana (peacock pose)
- salabhasana (locust pose)
- dhanurasana (bow pose)
- gomukhasana (cow-faced pose)
vrksasana
Protect the throat chakra: There are some simple things you can do to protect yourself energetically from harmful outside influences. The throat chakra is a portal of communication, the link between thoughts and speech. For those who are particularly sensitive, this chakra may easily become depleted without proper care. One option is to wear a scarf if you’re not already in the habit. Alternatively, place your fingers gently over your lips if you are in a situation where you have to listen to something unpleasant. This may be done in conversation or when traveling through a crowded space, for example. Visualize a bubble of bright turquoise light enveloping the throat. You may also enjoy keeping the ears covered with a hat or headband. Experiment and find something that works for you.