In yoga, the third chakra is called manipura which means personal power. It's the spinning wheel of energy at the solar plexus that we can tap into to feel more empowered in our lives. The dreaded abs work strengthen the core, and so does "consciously pulling the energy of the body into the midline," something my yoga teacher says.
I have to admit that this is a mystery to me, and a weak point for me in class. It's strengthening the core and becoming more empowered in all areas of life. So working on the core is one of my personal goals for the month.
I also like yogastrology's recommended pose for the Aries month. Since Aries rules the head, and so many of us need to let go of the crazy thoughts, it's savasana also known as corpse pose. Yes, lying down and being still, as a strong act for our health when so many of us are stressed and sleep-deprived. That's my favorite pose, so it sounds good to me!
