bakasana

me he enamorado del yin yoga„ la calma de mente en combinacion con la profundidad de la pose es como estar en sincronizacion perfecta cuerpo y mente, sintiendo cada detalle de lo que pasa en nuestro interior… dejando de lado la agitacion de pensamientos para estar unos minutos con uno mismo… bello .. 

dragonfly pose - israel south

salto largo por el cielo

Pashchima Namaskarasana

Adho Mukha Vrkasana - Handstand… I only got it for a few seconds but being able to improve and believe in myself is so rewarding… What I love about the physical aspect of yoga is that there is always more and just being in the present moment is a gift. I very good teacher of mine mentioned the other day we must keep modest with our practice and to be very thankful with what we can achieve, this is so true. I believe in balance. To keep your practice some times yin and other times yang so that you can embrace the subtle and the gross energy movement. :)

Nata means dancer and raja is the word for lord or king. Shiva is the King of Dancers. This pose reveals Shiva’s attributes. Shiva represents transformation or change. He represents movement as in the process of creation, preservation and dissolution. He represents the dance of our lives, the changes, illnesses, relationships, the emotions, etc. Shiva is the divine dancer who animates the universe; he dances the cosmos into and out of existence. We can experience movement within Natarajasana. When we hold the hand to the foot we create a complete circle of birth, life and death. Through the dynamism of this pose, we experience expansion, growth, the ability to change to become open hearted, courageous and fearless. In this graceful, elegant pose we feel as though we’re dancing.

Shiva is also the deity of stillness, meditation, calmness, introspection and peace. Practicing this pose provides an opportunity to find the stillness within the motion. Because it’s such a challenging balance, one must cultivate a quiet and focused mind. In order to remain still and balanced we must be completely present.

Natarajasana is a balance between stillness and motion. The stillness speaks of peace and poise that lies within us all at the center. The intense motion is an intimation of the fury and ferocity, the vigor, which fills this universe. It’s the idea that in the middle of this wild dance of the universe we discover stillness. In the midst of his wild dance, Shiva’s head is balanced and still, his expression, calm and serene, he’s in perfect equipoise.

So, in this pose we stand strong and tall, balanced, poised and serene. Because it’s a standing pose, we become strong, increase our stamina, and learn alignment. The backbend expands our hearts and opens up to our true nature. It teaches us who we really are; it reminds us that we are Shiva.

text from jivamuktiyoga.com

photo by mosh benjamin

beautiful spot for Sirsasana variation 

♥ The practice of sirsasana may increase blood flow to the brain, improving memory and other functions of the brain…

♥ Also reverses the effects of gravity on the lungs and diaphragm, strengthening the diaphragm and assisting in complete exhalation..

♥ Energizes and increases stamina

♥ Good for varicose veins, increasing venous return from the legs.

pic by mosh

hanamunasana - flying monkey pose

NATARAJASANA - dancing shiva

• Teaches balance
• Strengthens legs
• Builds stamina
• Opens chest/heart
• Opens shoulders
• Strengthens and promotes the health of the spine

We spend our lives looking and searching in every conceivable corner of the world for that one thing (or group of things) that will bring us to the fulfillment we desire above all else, only to find that it is glowing deep within. It’s the very act of searching that makes us lose ourselves.

Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic - Darren Main

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eka pada raja kapotasana - king pigeon pose variation 

ashtanga rocks!