My yoga practice is to slow down and watch the subtle movements of thought. This process of observation then sets me free from desire, sadness, anger, etc.
I searched everywhere this morning for this, one of my favourite quotes - alas I was rewarded - here it is;
Tether the Mind
The steed called mind roams space,
covering one hundred thousand miles
in the blink of an eye.
He who does not know how to tether it
is apt to be battered to death
by the in-breath and the out-breath.
Lalla (Lalleshwari - The Kashmiri mystic saint - 1320 - 1392)
Goddess Pose, or Deviasana, represents the feminine force that created the universe. Hara is a Japanese martial arts term meaning "center of being," and it refers to the stomach, or solar plexus, where the body's vital healing energy is generated.
Goddess Pose, in combination with breathing from the hara, is a powerful way to revitalize and renew the body, mind, and spirit. When the body's hara is clear and open, vital energy can freely move down through the pelvis and legs and into the earth for grounding.
However, fear, pain, and anxiety can cause this energy to become blocked. Goddess pose with hara breathing opens up the hips and chest so that power, strength, and energy can circulate freely.
Ready to try it out? Here's how:
- Step your feet hip-width apart and lift the arms out to the sides at shoulder height.
- Turn your feet out 45 degrees and bend the knees to a comfortable stance, making sure that your knees track directly over the ankles.
- Turn your palms up and bend the elbows to 90 degrees
into cactus position so that your palms face in toward your head. - Inhale through your nose, drawing in abundant energy, healing, and relaxation, exhale through your mouth.
After you are done, come out of your version of the pose. Pause, breathe naturally, and relax. Take a moment to observe and soak in the energy flowing throughout your entire being.
