Prana Pages › May 2012
Hero’s pose invites you to know the truth for yourself
May 25, 2012 in Body Wisdom, Natural Elements, Yoga Asana
I have come to love Hero Pose / Virasana. However, hero’s pose requires some very distinct precautions.
“Hero-Heroine Pose is a paradox. Although it is not recommended for those who have any variety of knee injuries or undiagnosed knee pain, many students have found that it can help cure these very dysfunctions. Therefore, if you … Read more ›
Zuzu’s Petals
May 18, 2012 in Body Wisdom, Natural Elements, Spirit Prescriptions
My husband and I went for a walk a few years ago in Wolsfeld woods northwest of Wayzata. As we walked on the trail we noticed someone prior had dropped a trail of daisies as if to direct someone along the correct path to follow. We started to follow the daisy-laden path, singing out “daisies!” … Read more ›
In triangle pose three triangle shapes, or three trinities, are made with your body—sacred three times
May 10, 2012 in Body Wisdom, Chakra Energy, Language & Literature, Spirit Prescriptions, Yoga Asana
Last week I referred to having read that the front arm and leg in Warrior II represent the future, and the back arm and leg represents the past. Your drishti, or gaze, over the front hand energetically represents gazing into your future, your goals and intentions. As I’ve dwelled upon that metaphor, I’ve expanded upon … Read more ›
When Someone Offers – Say “Yes, Thank You.”
May 7, 2012 in Spirit Prescriptions
On a recent road trip, I stopped for breakfast at a friend’s house in Long Island. As I was getting ready to leave, she insisted on packing me a bag of food and water for the road. At first I declined, thinking I wouldn’t need it because I was only driving a couple hours to … Read more ›
Be your own hero
May 2, 2012 in Body Wisdom, Chakra Energy, Spirit Prescriptions, Yoga Asana
I’ve read that in the Warrior (Virabhadrasana) poses, the front leg and arms represent your future, while the back leg and arms represent your past. Perhaps this is why we usually step into Warrior poses vs. step back. We want to move forward!
In Your Body Speaks Your Mind by Deb Shapiro, she writes that … Read more ›
