How Sound Helps You Access (and Balance) the Subtle Body

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When it comes to tuning up the chakras, practices like asana, meditation, and pranayama are powerful tools, but they’ll only take you so far. Enter bija (or “seed”) mantras, which are unique, two-part sounds that essentially vibrate at the frequency of each chakra. Here, Alan Finger, co-founder of ISHTA Yoga, explains how practicing each mantra not only brings awareness to but also helps expand consciousness in the subtle body.

See also Alan Finger’s Simple Technique to Clear Your Throat Chakra

This video is part of Yoga Journal’s National Yoga Month 30-Day calendar of classes to help you recommit to your practice. See the full schedule, and how to enter to win a mat and free online yoga training, here.