Sacred Symbols

The ancient symbols in yoga and their meanings...

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TODAY'S LEARNINGAncient Yoga Symbols & Their Meanings

**Due to popular demand, we are creating a second newsletter with ancient symbols & their meanings...

Mystical symbolism is prevalent in yoga and meditation. However, many of the deeper meanings of these ancient sacred symbols have been lost in the commercialization and neglect of modern yoga. Many practitioners use symbols on clothing, jewelry, or even tattoos to show their devotion to and love for yoga. But these symbols are more than just decorations; becoming familiar with and comprehending yogic symbols is a necessary step toward learning more about yogic philosophies, teachings, and mythologies.

Symbol of the Ganesha

Ganesha is a well-known Hindu deity who has an elephant-like head and a human body. He stands for wisdom, learning, and good fortune. He is referred to as the obstacle remover and is invoked at the start of new endeavors. The various body parts of Ganesh each have different symbolic meanings. For instance, his large elephant head stands for wisdom, and his trunk for knowledge.

The Hamsa (Evil Eye) Symbol

This symbol, though it resembles a menacing evil eye, isn't as bad as it seems. This symbol is used to provide protection and ward off negative energy and harm. The Hamsa is a widely used symbol in many cultures and religions to signify fertility, good fortune, health, and luck.

The Trident

Shiva and Durga's three-pronged weapon is known as the trident or Trishula. This representing the holy number three—the three states of creation, sustenance, and destruction; past, present, and future; body, mind and spirit; and the energy of the three gunas (satva, rajas and tamas). The trident is a weapon used to slay evil spirits and a representation of strength and authority in Hindu mythology.

The Dharma Wheel

One of the eight auspicious Buddhist symbols known as Ashtamangala is the dharma wheel, also known as the Dharmachakra. The wheel's circle rim represents the perfection of the Buddha's teachings and the meditative practices of mindfulness, concentration, and focus. The eightfold path leading to enlightenment is symbolized by the wheel's eight spokes.

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The iconically-strange platypus of Australia is coming home to a national park near Sydney 50 years after their mysterious disappearance.

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FOOD FOR THE SOULAyurveda Recipes: Cooling Mint & Blueberry Smoothie

Refresh your body and relax your mind this summer with Blueberry Mint Green smoothie. This delicious treat is packed with anti-oxidants and green vitality. Blueberry bursts in your mouth with a tart sweetness that enlivens your tastebuds. The aroma of mint brings refreshing clarity to your mind and lightness to your body. It also disperses heat and helps your sweat, leaving a cooling after effect.

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Ingredients

1 c BLUEBERRY

1/3 lbs KALE

1 tsp MINT

Instructions

Step 1: Juice kale with 3-4 mint stems with leaves.

Step 2: Puree kale juice and blueberries in a blender.

Serve chilled.

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