"Lift up your heart." That statement is part of the Christian Mass and it is excellent advice. Most yogis have heard someone talk about having a headlight on your chest. You want to keep it shining forward not down at your lap. Go ahead and feel long and open especially under your sternum. Give yourself room to breathe and your heart to open. Collapsing in on yourself is hard on your body and your psyche.
I've found that lifting my heart is a simple practice but very powerful. Do it while you are sitting, standing, and especially while you are practicing yoga.
The Heart Chakra is called Anahata and is the home of our decision maker. It is also associated with love and compassion. Lifting the heart opens this area and also Manipura, the navel chakra. Manipurna is the center of our self and the discipline to get things done. Open the front of your body, fill it with breath and face the world with confidence and love.
Namaste,
Dean
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