Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice.  In this episode, we discuss the root chakra, lower back pain and poses to avoid, mythology with the story of shiva and Parvati, and how to use ritual to center. Here's more on what we'll be talking about in this episode: 0:58 - Root Chakra Themes Exploring Muladhara, the root chakra, and some of its themes, starting with a quote from Anodea Judith's, Wheels of LIfe. 3:00 - Root Chakra in Your Yoga Practice Building strength in the legs and staying low to the ground are examples of a root chakra themed yoga class. 4:17 - Balance in Yoga Class Themes Why we counter the heat and fire of the summer with a root chakra themed yoga class. 5:17 - What a Root Chakra Class Might Include The elements of a root chakra themed class that you may include in a class, with specific poses that connect to the earth element. 7:10 - Yoga for SI Instability How to tell if you have SI instability, poses to avoid if you have sciatica, and poses to relieve SI pain with hip opening and gluteal strengthening. 21:11 - Yoga and Space for Inquiry How our body provides physical indicators through pain or tension, that points at a deeper emotional issue or conflict that we need to look at. 27:19 - The Mythology of Shiva and Parvati The story of Shiva, the destroyer, and Parvati, Shiva's consort and the Goddess who represents the Earth. 39:10 - Rituals to Ground in Unfamiliar Places Clara shares methods and pranayamas to ground and create calm if you're traveling or in an unfamiliar place. You can watch the full version on the #PracticeWithClara App (TV, Mobile, Tablet) Download on your favourite App Store: https://practice.clararobertsoss.com/programs/yoga-philosophy-books Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or wherever you like to listen :) Join the conversation on our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicewithclaracommunity #philosophy #yogatalk #yogapodcast