Have you ever wondered exactly what "chakras" are or how best to work with them? Then Yoga to Awaken the Chakras is for you! This video, meant for people of all ages and levels of fitness, will quickly and gently introduce you to these life-changing practices.

Comprehensive in its approach, Yoga to Awaken the Chakras helps you work with the subtle energies of the body, leaving you feeling both calmed and rejuvenated. Beginning with a brief, easy-to-understand explanation of the chakras and the many benefits of working with them, this routine then moves into a step-by-step series of yoga postures designed to help you awaken and direct the energies of each chakra. You’ll be guided through postures, special exercises, and mini-meditations that will help you develop an awareness of the chakras and their potential for self-transformation.

These gentle exercises also feature powerful affirmations designed to highlight the inner aspects of yoga, and end with a luxurious guided relaxation. Set outdoors, in the majestic foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Yoga to Awaken the Chakras will help you tap into the wellspring of lasting peace.

Part 1 begins with a brief, easy to understand explanation of the chakras and how to work with them.

Part 2 offers guided postures, special exercises, and mini-meditations to help you develop an awareness of the chakras.

Bonus Feature: A full-length talk by Savitri Simpson, author of Chakras for Starters, that provides a detailed, complete introduction to the chakras.

Ananda Yoga^® videos offer gentle, user-friendly yoga postures with clear explanations and relaxing background music. The routines are presented by instructors with real-life bodies and a down-to-earth style. Designed to benefit you on many levels–physical, mental, and emotional–Ananda Yoga^® also helps you tune into your body’s subtle energy flows, ultimately taking you beyond the body to the deeper spiritual underpinnings of all yoga practices.