Once you connect to a goddess, you will realize that certain of your traits, skills and talents are her manifestation, even her gifts. But more to the point: the goddess can give you access to part of yourself that are unfamiliar and helpful.
There is much symbolism in the mythology of Nataraja. Nataraja is another name and form for Śhiva who performs the dance of the universe in its ever-changing phases of creation, preservation and transformation. The dance is to remind us that nothing in this manifested...
Article submitted by Lalita Scott, E-RYT500, PCA, P-RYT, C-RYT, SOYA Lead Faculty Transformation Before Covid in our small city, yoga studio’s overflowed with students. We would pack students into studios so close their mats would almost touch. The energy was...
Looking back at 2022, to see the future. As we look forward into the New Year, it is also valuable to reflect upon the good that came out of the year that has just passed. We have fond memories of 2022 and they include so many of you and your endless support of SOYA!...
This story is of the first incarnation of Vishnu, the Preserver, the inspiration for the pose Matsyasana. Excerpts from the book The Stories Behind the Poses, by Dr. Raj Balkaran.
This excerpt is from the book “The Stories Behind the Poses”, by Dr. Raj Balkaran, shared with permission by the author. Illustration by Devika Menon. Dr. Raj Balkaran will feature this and other stories at the upcoming SOYA Annual Retreat, June 2-4, 2022. We...
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