Although Yoga can be thought of as a rather mystical subject, it is also a very practical guide for transformation.

Yoga means union.

Union of Mind, Body and Spirit.

If you want to understand Yoga deeply then you need to have a firm understanding of how these three aspects of the whole interrelate, affect and reflect each other.

Mayura Yoga provides a practical guide through awareness of the anatomy of the subtle body and the masculine and feminine energies within each of us regardless of gender. Developing sensitivity and opening energy flow through the Chakras to reveal more profoundly the essence of being alive, in balance and maybe even in bliss.

The word 'Mayura' means peacock in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit. These creatures are considered sacred.

The Legend of Krishna
Krishna, as a small boy is said to have been saved by a peacock after King Kamsa sent a snake to kill him. The peacock protected Krishna and killed the snake, unaffected by its venom. As extraordinary as it may seem, peacocks have the ability to eat poisonous snakes and plants without causing harm to themselves, as long as they are healthy and on a good diet. They actually transform the poison into nourishment!

 

The Peacock: A Symbolic Value
This holds a strong symbolic value: the spirit of a creature, able to swallow any of life's poisons and transform them into something good, is surely a valuable one to emulate.


Curiously enough, although human beings can die from a poisonous snake bite, we also have the ability to ingest the poison without harm providing we have healthy intestines with no perforation.
Transformation on Physical, Mental and Spiritual Levels.
This process of transformation from within can be likened to the effects of Yoga. The practice of Yoga has a transforming effect on our whole system, from the deepest levels by awakening, enlivening and balancing the flow of Prana through our Chakras, the energy centres within the subtle body. This free flow of internal energy (Prana), directly affects our overall sense of well-being and spiritual buoyancy.

You can read an article about  Prana, which was written by Paula and is published in Healthy Life Magazine, March 2007 / Spring 2007 issue.


On a physical level, this is achieved by purifying the body by expelling toxins. Yoga practice also develops a strong and flexible body while having a regenerating and balancing effect on the whole system.


On a mental level, it can be compared to taking in a deep breath of fresh air into our minds, challenging unsupportive mental attitudes, calming and bringing about balance.


And, very importantly, on a spiritual level, leads us to discover the purity within our own spirituality.

 

The Beauty of the Peacock Feather

The peacock feather itself is very beautiful and represents an image of a deeply spiritual nature. From the inner to the outer, the feather could be seen as a reflection of our own inner light and also, perhaps, our human spirit's ability to digest life's trauma and sorrows and transform the experience through purification towards a positive outcome.

 

 

 

steevi/Mayura Yoga 2007

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