Myths of the Asanas

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Shiva announced to Parvati that while he was upon his meditation seat, he discovered the most wondrous thing. After so many years of meditation, he was granted the key to the universe, the secret to salvation. He had discovered yoga, the path to ultimate union between the individual self and the divine source. A

When we are in an innocent and receptive state of mind, it is easiest to be transformed by our yoga practice.

The tree pose is a posture in which we imbue body, mind, and breath with the qualities of generosity, tolerance, strength, and balance.

They have dedicated their lives to the welfare of others.

The true yogi freely gives the fruits of spiritual wisdom and love as generously as trees offer us shade, flowers, fruits, and wood.

Being more humble than a blade of grass, more tolerant than a tree, giving all honor to others, and not to want any honor for oneself—these are the qualities that are necessary for success in yoga.”

one foot is rooted deeply in the earthy soil, while the joined palms reach to the spiritual sky, channeling the blessings that come from above.

The fear of change causes more stress than possibly any other fear. It is fear of changing borders that causes many wars. And the fear of changing our views makes us cling to dogma.

As the lord of death and destruction, Shiva understands that change, even one as great as death, is really the only constant in the universe.

all, which comes at the end. As the lord of death and destruction, Shiva understands that change, e