9/3/2023 0 Comments Power vinyasa yoga![]() ![]() Bring palms to meet at heart center in anjali mudra (prayer gesture) or place one hand on your heart, and one on your partner’s heart. In a partner practice, you could either practice facing one another or side by side. As an individual practice, you may like to practice facing a full-length mirror. Start in mountain pose (tadasana/urdhva hastasana), standing at the top of your yoga mat. Take five full breaths, focusing on smoothing out the length of the inhale to match the same length on the exhale. This mudra creates a circuitry igniting the heart meridian, or line of energy that extends from the ring fingers, extends up through the arms and confluences at heart center in both the front and backside of the chest. Option to use prithvi mudra, tips of the ring fingers touching the tips of the thumbs, remaining three fingers outstretched but relaxed. You’ll want to align your spines: start by scooting your seats as close to one another as possible. If practicing with a partner, sit back to back in peace pose, sukhasana. Gyan mudra, a yogic shape for the hands, is considered the prime mudra with many health and grounding benefits. Gaze down if knees are higher than hip creases, sit on a yoga block or rolled up yoga mat to elevate the spine.įor solo practice, place hands in gyan mudra (also referred to as jnana mudra in some practices) with the tip of the index finger touching the tip of the thumb, extending out the other three fingers with the palms facing up and resting on knees or thighs. Peace Pose with Pranayam, Conscious Breathingīegin in a cross-legged seated position, Sukhasana, or peace pose. When that occurs, we reach a state of eternal bliss. The aim is the same: to gain awareness of our strengths and weaknesses, the places where we resist union with ourselves and others, and cultivate the ability to consciously respond rather than unconsciously react to both our fears and desires. Vinyasa, as a moving meditation through postures, or asanas, also may be practiced partnering, as a blending of energies or as a sole practitioner. In both practices, the relationship between the micro (self) and the macro (others) is enhanced. The comprehensive approach of Tantra Yoga incorporates conscious breathing practices, pranayama, and meditation, and may be practiced individually or in partnership with another. In utilizing these aspects, the Tantric practice aims to expand beyond perceived limitations of yogic philosophy and the asanas. What distinguishes it from others is that it also weaves dynamics of other mystical practices as well such as: astrology, Ayurveda, crystals, and gemology to name a few. The word Tantra means, “to weave or expand.” The root of the word yoga is “yuj” which means, “union.” Similar to some of the other 8 Forms of Yoga, Tantra Yoga blends elements of Raja, Bhakti, Karma, Kundalini, and Hatha practices. Rod Stryker, a prominent teacher of Tantra Yoga, describes the intention of Tantra Yoga, “(it) shows us what is blocking us from thriving and offers techniques that will help us attain spiritual and material prosperity.” Hence the goals of the Tantric practices are to enable us to prosper, to thrive and to merge the spiritual world and the material world into one. The exploration of the subtle energies within the body and their connection to the universe provide the opportunity to understand the purpose of life and the principles of union in new dimensions. The purpose of Tantra Yoga, is to further emotional wellbeing, aiding spiritual and physical health. I’ve heard it described as “into me I see” based on the premise that we must gain an awareness of our true selves before we can forge the path of union with others. ![]() It’s the act of connecting so deeply that you feel as if you are getting a glimpse into your and perhaps another’s soul. Although Tantric practices are founded on the principle of intimacy, intimacy is not purely physical. The truth is, Tantra may enhance your sex life, but only by deepening your connection to your energy and your body first. The introduction of Tantric practices in the West has inadvertently become identified with a practice that’s laced with nudity, sexuality, and occasionally, promiscuity. ![]() If the word Tantra conjures up scenes of sexuality, you’re not alone. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |