Reciting 'Namaste' is the traditional end of a yoga class and my class is no different. As it means "to bow to you" in Sanskrit, some find the physical action of bowing a little redundant, but I really don't mind. While I rarely fully prostrate in a seated position, I tend to begin in anjali mudra
then bring my hands up to my third eye, to my throat and then return to my heart with a little bow. There's something about the combination of a strong mind, voice and heart that I feel best express the gratitude of my students' joining me in practice. I have been chanting 'om' more regularly since I find the joint sound and vibration incredibly powerful and somehow brings the group together. Perhaps I will add more chanting - but that means I will have to learn more than the Gayatri mantra.
Here are some other things for which I am grateful:
1. Bakesale Betty's chicken sandwich eaten outside in the sunshine
2. a great visit with my good buddy Tony Shayne
3. ticking items off my to-do list
4. an almost empty kitchen sink
5. continued job opportunities
2 comments:
I leave you the beautiful teachings of Seattle's own Mark Driscoll. I want to help save your soul.
http://blog.seattlepi.com/thebigblog/2011/11/03/seattle-pastor-mark-driscoll-says-yoga-is-demonic/
Well, as a yoga practicing Jew I am certainly going to hell! Good times. Thanks, Andrew!
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