Beauty is a radiance of soul that shines through the physical appearance and beyond. This series is meant to elevate you and gives you a new inflow of energy.
Before you begin your practice, tune-in by chanting the mantra Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo
How to chant the mantra Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo
Sit in Easy Pose with your spine straight. Press your palms together in Prayer Pose at the center of the chest, sides of the thumbs pressed against the sternum. With your eyes closed, focus your concentration at the Third Eye Point located between the eyebrows at the root of the nose, about a half inch under the skin. Inhale deeply and as you exhale chant Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo, on one breath. The sound Dev is chanted a minor third higher than the other sounds. If you cannot chant it all on one breath, take a short breath after Ong Namo. Repeat the mantra three times. The meaning of Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo is: I call on the creative infinite consciousness of the universe. I call on the divine wisdom within me.
Spine Flex Variation
This exercise is said to purify the blood, strengthen the nervous system and help prevent back and shoulder pain.
Posture: Sit on the heels in Rock Pose. Put the palms flat on the ground outside of the knees, a little to the front. Pull the neck up, spine straight. You should look just like one of those little Buddhist temple lions.
Breath & Movement: Begin flexing the spine to its maximum capacity, keeping the elbows straight. Inhale, flex forward, exhale powerfully, flex backward. Keep a steady rhythm. The forehead may get hot and the spine start to sweat.
Time
Continue for 3 minutes. Then Move immediately into the next exercise.
Yoga Mudra
You may find a rosy glow in your cheeks after this exercise.
Posture: Still in Rock Pose, interlace the fingers behind the back at the base of the spine with palms facing the head. Straighten the arms and lift as high as you can.
Time
Continue for 2 minutes. Then inhale, exhale, and relax.
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