Kneeling Lunge (Anjaneyasana) With Cactus Arms
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Have you ever experienced that sensation of your emotions being confined within your chest, weighing you down following a heartbreak, loss, or significant disappointment in life? The aftermath of a broken heart can leave us feeling emotionally stagnant, disrupting our ability to process our experiences, progress and cultivate genuine relationships where we feel secure enough to be open and vulnerable once again.
In the realm of yoga psychology, the chest, where Anahata Chakra is located, is a symbol of vulnerability and love. When we undergo heartbreak, grief, or loss, this area often tightens as a defensive mechanism, physically manifesting our emotional pain. Some refer to this as “broken heart syndrome” or “emotional guarding”.
Practicing movements, postures and breathing techniques that counteract this bodily attitude by stretching and softening the muscles around our chest can be an effective strategy to alleviate both physical and emotional tension and help us move forward.
Below are five asana and pranayama tools you can try to support this process.
Please remember, this practice requires patience and selfcompassion, so if anything doesn’t feel right you can always skip it or explore different variations until the intensity of the stretch and emotional release is appropriate for you.
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