At SOL Yoga we have had many magical experiences with the Rites and recommend them as an at-home daily practise. In 15 minutes you will feel radiant and fully alive! 

 

To perform the fourth Tibetan Rite, sit in the floor with legs outstretched, feet hip width apart, hands behind hips with the fingers pointing forward.  Tuck your chin in.  Keeping your arms straight and your hands and feet in place, with an inhale bend your knees and raise your trunk to a horizontal position.  Bring your head back if this comfortable for your neck.  Exhale return to the seated position.  Build up to 22 repetitions daily.

This Rite invigorates the thyroid gland, the digestive system and stimulates lymphatic flow while strengthening the arms, shoulders and abdomen.

 

The first of these is considered a cornerstone of any yoga practise, AHIMSA or non-harming.  This is a committment to being loving and kind towards ourselves and others (which is the same thing anyway!), choosing gentleness and non-violence and compassion.  Ahimsa is a conscious choice to not create new negative Karma in our lives.  By living the principle of treating others as we wish to be treated in the present moment we free ourselves of karma and we create space for light and love in our lives. On a global scale this teaching is captured in a quote from Gandhi..."with an eye for an eye, the world becomes blind." Let us remember the wisdom of loving thy enemies.  

May we choose love in everything we do, say and think. 

May we play well together in this game of life.

Namaste!

Marita 

 

by Vladimir Megre

*available at Sol Yoga Centre!