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H⁴ Yoga - September

  • The Laya Center - Afrivedic Wellness 1814 Oak Street Kansas City, MO, 64108 United States (map)

Introducing "Hip Hop Happy Hour Yoga: Throat Energy Center (Obatala) Edition" – a transformative and invigorating yoga class that blends the rhythmic essence of hip hop with the expressive power of the Throat Chakra, Obatala. Set in the introspective season of early autumn, this session is designed to unlock your communication channels, enhance self-expression, and align your physical and spiritual well-being.

🍂 Seasonal Focus: Embracing Early Autumn's Expressive Energy As we transition into early autumn, a time naturally conducive to communication and expression, our class taps into this seasonal shift. This period calls us to express our thoughts and feelings more openly and to find harmony in our internal and external worlds, making it the ideal time to focus on the Throat Chakra, Obatala, which governs communication, creativity, and self-expression.

🧘‍♀️ Yoga: Throat-Stimulating Poses Our yoga practice will concentrate on throat-stimulating poses, specifically curated to enhance the energy flow through the Throat Chakra. These poses aid in opening and balancing Obatala, facilitating clear and honest communication and fostering creative expression. As you move through these poses, you'll not only experience physical benefits, such as neck tension release and improved posture, but also a newfound freedom in self-expression and communication.

🔊 Meditation: Sound and Mantra Meditation Following our physical practice, we'll immerse ourselves in a sound and mantra meditation. This practice involves using vibration and sound, crucial elements of the Throat Chakra, to deepen our connection to our inner voice and enhance our ability to communicate with clarity and truth. The mantras and sounds used in this meditation are carefully selected to resonate with Obatala, promoting a sense of balance and peace in our expressive capabilities.

🍵 Herbal Tea Blend: Skin Deep In the "Happy Hour" portion of our class, we'll indulge in the "Skin Deep" herbal tea blend. This unique mixture includes herbs that support skin health and thyroid function, both intimately connected to the Throat Chakra. These herbs also aid in facilitating clear communication, not just externally but also within ourselves. This tea is a soothing and nurturing way to complement our throat-focused practice.

💬 Customize Your Tea Experience In keeping with the theme of personal expression, you'll have the chance to customize your tea experience. Whether you prefer your herbal blend pure or choose to add a special "spike" to it, this part of the session is all about expressing your personal taste and style.

Join us for "Hip Hop Happy Hour Yoga: Throat Energy Center (Obatala) Edition" and unlock the power of your voice and self-expression. This class is perfect for anyone seeking to improve their communication skills, express themselves creatively, or simply enjoy a unique blend of yoga, meditation, and herbal wellness. Let's flow, chant, and sip in the spirit of clarity and expression! 🧘‍♂️🎵🌬️🍹

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Voice of the Canvas: Obatala's Breath & Brush - A Kundalini and Creative Expression Workshop