Chakra 2 Shot

About This Class

This dynamic 22-minute flow is entirely devoted to the second chakra — Svadhisthana — the energetic center of emotions, sensuality, fluidity, and self-acceptance. Hilaire opens the class lying down with hands placed on the low belly, guiding a sustained Viloma pranayama (stepped inhale with pauses and full Ujjayi exhale) designed to "dig into" the emotional center and release what no longer needs to be carried. From there the class flows into happy baby, rolling up to seated, and a series of chakra-specific Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskaras) built around externally rotated, hip-opening standing postures: Warrior Two (Virabhadrasana Two), Extended Side Angle (Parsvakonasana), Triangle (Trikonasana), and a wide-legged forward fold (Prasarita / Buddha Squat). The instructor consistently draws attention back to the hips and low belly, framing every pose as an invitation to accept change, honor emotion, and allow deeper sensory experience. The class closes on the floor with Baddha Konasana (butterfly), a forward fold, a gentle heart-opener, and a call-and-response Shanti. No contraindications are explicitly named; the tone throughout is inviting, emotionally generous, and fluid rather than athletically driven.