Monthly Archives: July 2012

Matsyasana – Fish pose

Posted on July 25, 2012 by thinkfirst

We have seen this fish before in our study of the myths behind the yoga postures. Its the same fish that pulled the ark and saved the few sages from the great deluge.

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The process is perfect

Posted on July 20, 2012 by shelly

“When we plant a rose seed in the earth we notice that it is small, but we do not criticize it as rootless and stemless.  We treat it as a seed, giving it the water and nourishment required of a … Continue reading →

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Shalabhasana – Locust

Posted on July 9, 2012 by thinkfirst

Shalabha is locust in Sanskrit. There isn’t a Hindu mythological story about the locust but there is a Biblical story about a plague of locust. The only useful thing I could find about the locust is that some cultures eat … Continue reading →

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Vrikshasana

Posted on July 2, 2012 by shelly

In Sanskrit, “Vriksha” means tree.  For much of the history of mankind, the tree has been revered as a sacred symbol.  When you look back at the ancient civilizations we find that the Sumerians saw the tree as a temple, a bond between heaven and … Continue reading →

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