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02/29/2024

SECRETS OF MANTRA YOGA PROGRAM · MAY 22-24 Besides the mantric power of letters of the Sanskrit alphabet, there is another series of powerful bija or single-syllable mantras, which consist of several…

08/21/2023

NAGPANCHAMI TODAY AND THE YOGIC WORSHIP OF SERPENTS
Serpents or pervade Hindu and Yogic symbolism.

has the serpent Vasuki around his neck. He is the Lord of all the Serpents, .
reclines on the serpent during the cosmic pralaya, which sustains forms the foundation of all existence.
, author of Yoga Sutras, is portrayed as a serpent.
Shakti or Serpent power, the transformative yogic power that opens the chakras and unfolds the highest Consciousness.

In Vedic astrology there are earthly, atmospheric and heavenly serpents that rule over certain stars or Nakshatras.
Yet generally serpents are connected to the atmospheric realm as various types of lightning (vidyut) and electro-magnetic forces.
In modern physics the universe is said to consist of various wormholes in which different cosmic energy currents run.
The entire universe extending to our own bodies consist of interrelated channel systems through which energy and prana flows, which energy can be seen symbolically as serpents.

There are negative serpent powers as well and even the higher serpent energies have their dangers and are difficult to master, but Shiva Nageshwara as the Lord of the Nagas helps us master all the forces of the universe, however subtle, transformative or transcendent.

06/22/2023

Take a few minutes today for a mantra practice with Ram Dass:

☀️ Aditya Hridayam Punyam Sarva Shatru Vinashanam ☀️

"Loosely translated, it means, ‘As for the being who keeps the sun in the heart, all evil vanishes for life.’ That is, when you remember the Atman, the Buddha, the place in your heart, the being, the inner guru, the light that comes from your own heart, then you no longer live with that which takes people from God, because all you see is God and that which brings you to it. When you do this mantra sometimes, you sit in front of the sun, and you let the sun come into your heart until the warmth in your heart becomes like a thousand suns and the light pours out from you."

- Ram Dass

06/02/2023

the awe walk. therapy for the senses:
Heading outside hoping to be awed can seem daunting, but try not to put too much pressure on yourself, Dr. Keltner said. Instead, he said, just be open.

Take in the sights, sounds and scents that usually escape your awareness but have the potential to raise goose bumps. When something catches your attention, “stop and pause and feel,” Dr. Keltner said.

Sense the wind on your face. Touch the petals of a flower. Tune into the sounds of what Rachel Carson, the American marine biologist and author of “Silent Spring,” once called the “living music” of “insect orchestras.”

Dr. Keltner often gives his students an assignment: to simply notice the sky. His students examine the colors, clouds and how the vista can change in an instant. “They’re blown away,” he said. “They’ll say, ‘I haven’t looked at the sky in years.’”

Incorporating awe into your daily stroll can bring mental and physical benefits. Here’s how to get started.

03/16/2023

We ❤️ reading about how yoga helps promote better health. does an excellent job of explaining 3️⃣ types of yogic breathing and allows you to test your breath before and after to see the results for yourself!

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/03/well/mind/breathing-exercises.html?smid=url-share

03/04/2023

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/03/well/mind/breathing-exercises.html?campaign_id=2&emc=edit_th_20230304&instance_id=86879&nl=todaysheadlines®i_id=81673406&segment_id=126899&user_id=fcc48833df2109413acfd0ba989ae7b6

Breathing correctly is a skill — and learning to control it can improve your health, mood and well-being. Here are a few simple exercises to help you get started.

02/17/2023

Happy Shivratri dear friends! On February 18, 2023, we celebrate Shivratri is an auspicious Vedic holiday in which we celebrate the life of Shiva: The God of...

01/28/2023

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/25/well/move/yoga-seniors.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

While not a cure-all, yoga offers countless health benefits to seniors.

01/26/2023

New research from Ireland suggests that practicing breathing exercises during meditation affects levels of the brain chemical noradrenaline, which can help the brain build new connections.

By practicing breathing exercises during meditation we may be able to affect levels of the brain chemical noradrenaline, which can help the brain build new connections.

01/18/2023

GANESHA OF THE PLANTS
Shiva is Pashupati, the lord of the animals (symbolically the lord of what is seen). Ganesha is the foremost of the animals, the elephant.
Yet Ganesha as the child of Shiva and Parvati is present in all nature, all living beings, including the plants and the rocks.
Ganesha of the plants holds the power (Shakti) of all healing plants, and also their wisdom (Shiva). He manifests in the leaves but also in the roots, branches and fruit. He has a special force to heal and energize the the nervous system and the mind.
Learn to see this secret Ganesha of the plants in the entire plant kingdom. It will connect you to the highest Prana of Ayurveda, and allow you to share the Shiva/Shakti, Purusha/Prakriti healing energy of Ganesha with all!
OM! Sri Ganeshaya Namah!

01/06/2023

FULL MOON Jan 6, 2023 6:08pm eastern time in sidereal Gemini: PUNARVASU: Venture out and Remember to Return “Home”

The first Full Moon of 2023 is in Punarvasu, an uplifting degree of Gemini whose name means “restoration” or “good again” in Sanskrit. It’s a healing sign that offers rejuvenation and encourages us to revisit or repurpose old plans or methods. When we look deeper into this Moon, we see it’s in the “1st pada” of Punarvasu, which is ruled by action-loving Mars. The 3 planetary rulers of this Full Moon (Mercury, Jupiter and Mars) create an energetic that encourages us to not only to discuss our ideas (most likely from the past), but to (re)organize them on paper, figure out the collaborative process, and make plans and set dates to get it done.

Punarvasu’s symbol is the arrow and the quiver, showing us the importance of “journeying” out into the world (on all levels), and making our mark. The symbolism of the quiver reminds us to “return home” – that we are meant to bring our insights and gains back to share or reuse in a new way. This is an important aspect of Punarvasu, who is ruled by the “professor planets” Jupiter and Mercury and so leans into spiritual and intellectual thought… but can easily overthink, over-analyze and over-intellectualize experiences. Be aware of the potential to spin out a bit this next lunar cycle; remember to return home.

This is where Aditi, the deity ruling over Punarvasu, comes in to offer support. She is the Mother of the Gods and Kings, and is connected to rebirth, nurturing and abundance. She is also directly connected to the very special 1 hour and 36 minutes before sunrise called the “Brahma Muhurta” hours, or the Creator’s Hours. The classic Vedic texts state that meditating during this golden pre-dawn time is especially powerful as it can help us access and undo some of our earliest traumas. (*see article below)

Being uninhibited by the past is part of the gifts of this Full Moon – but we have to make the plan and put in the effort. We still have Mars retrograde until Jan 12 and Mercury retrograde until Jan 18. Utilizing these retrogrades to regroup and refocus is in alignment with this Full Moon energy.

With the support of these planets going direct soon, the upcoming New Moon energy of Uttara Ashadha (the King of Productivity), and finally *Saturn shifting back into sidereal Aquarius on Jan 17, taking solid, productive action steps forward will feel much easier.



*Saturn forecast:

https://www.lexneon.com/forecasts/take-off-the-blinders-and-pick-up-the-binoculars-saturn-shifts-into-sidereal-aquarius



*article by my mentor on the Brahma Muhurta hours:

https://drclaudiawelch.com/the-secret-potential-of-brahmamuhurta/