We are a holistic wellness center that provides Yoga, Aerial, Pilates, and Meditation. We focus on alignment so that you can build a safe and sustainable practice. For that, we offer you our mat free of charge to use with each class which helps you keep your body aligned and healthy. Join a community of like-minded people by practicing with us either as a student or teacher. We welcome the spirit of each individual.
The Atmananda Yoga Sequence is a body of knowledge, that combines and incorporates Hatha Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and Asthanga Yoga into a dynamic Vinyasa flow. The Atmananda sequence is composed of all seven groups of asanas:
This root chakra is connected to the earth element. Located at the base of the spine, it relates to the feet, legs, and pelvic floor. Muladhara has to do with how we relate to the material world. Its color is red and its bija mantra is " Lam." When our body's energy is balanced around this chakra, we feel grounded and safe.
The second chakra is connected to the water element. Located in the pelvic basin, it relates to the reproductive organs and sexuality. Its color is orange and its bija mantra is “Vam.” When our body's energy is balanced around this chakra, there is a healthy relationship to intimacy and sex.
The third chakra is connected to the element of fire. It is located at the abdominal region and relates to our digestive system. Manipura has to do with our gut intuition, confidence and self-system. Its color is yellow and it is connected to the mantra “Ram.” When our body energy is balanced around this chakra, we have a strong, positive role within society.
The fourth chakra is connected to the element of air. It is located in the heart region, and it relates to our emotional state. Its color is green and it is connected to the mantra “Yam.” When our body’s energy is balanced around this chakra, we have a great capacity for love and compassion.
The fifth chakra is connected to the element of ether. Located in the throat region, it is our center of connection. Its color is blue and it is connected to the mantra “Ham.” When our body’s energy is balanced around this chakra, we are able to freely express our feelings and truth to the world.
The sixth chakra is also connected to ether. It is located at the third eye, at the front of the brain, where we have the ability to transform through the use of intuition, dreams, visualization, and imagination. Its color is purple and it is connected with the well-known mantra “Om.” When our body’s energy is balanced around this chakra, we are calm, centered, and connected to our higher guiding force.
The seventh chakra transcends all of the elements, colors, and sounds. It is located at the crown of the head, which is soft when we are newborns. When it is balanced, we are connected to the source of all life. Through the practice of asana, chanting the biji mantras and the use of visualization technique we can cultivate balance throughout all seven chakra and our whole body’s energy field.
The Atmananda designed yoga mat is amazing... it helps keep my practice safe and confident in my prcatice.
~Kim Holly
