This class invites you to root deeply in yourself so that you may rise up with confidence, strength and joy. As the sun and the light nourishe our inner fire to burn brightly, we want to ground that energy and align it with our deepest heartfelt intentions, and stop feeding actions based on fear.
In this practice, we’ll draw inspiration from Lord Ganesha, who is the Hindu elephant-headed deity. He is considered the bearer of auspicious beginnings and the remover of obstacles – but of course, with a tantric twist, he doesn't just clear the path. He teaches that when a challenge arises, it is an opportunity to grow and learn through all the ups and downs of life.
The asana focus will evolve from standing postures to deep hip work through more challenging standing balances and brave backbends. The sequence will invoke a strong sense of grounding, drawing energy from the earth and within, so that we are rooted deeply to rise up with strength and openness into balances and heart openers with newfound softness and freedom.
As a typical Rasa Yoga class, it will be infused with a story, mudra, mantra and pranayama to explore our greatest embodiment of the practice. Find the story behind the myth Ganesha
here.
Try the series 'Myths of Hindu Deities'
This video is part of the series 'Myths of Hindu Deities'. Here, we dive into the myths of the Hindu deities and, while you might think that these myths are a bit far sought, they are just like mirrors of our own lives, leaving you inspired and insightful.
In Hinduism, there are millions of gods and goddesses known as deva and devi. Yet, they are all representations of one supreme God.
Each Hindu god and goddess has a specific characteristic symbolizing their power and energy, and the most popular also have their own myths surrounding them. In this series, we draw inspiration from thee of the most popular Hindu deities:
- Lakshmi - goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity
- Ganesha - god of intellect, wisdom and new beginnings - also known as 'the remover of obstacles'
- Hanuman - god of courage, strength, love and devotion
Find the full series here.
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