![]() ![]() If that be so, I assure you, it is not the actual presence of some deity that is merely imaginary, humanly-created, and non-existent, nor is it the power of the true and the living God. As we practise the posture, we put our focus on the energy and essence of the deity and look to embody their qualities.” ĭid you read that closely? When adherents assume some yoga poses, dedicated to a various god or goddess, a connection takes place with “the energy and essence” of those deities-and the end result-embodying “their qualities.” In other words, yoga positions are acts of worship ( pujas) and through them, a transfer of spiritual power or the influence of certain entities enters the practitioner’s heart and life. “ As a way of connecting to, revering and paying respect to deities, many yoga postures represent not just what the deity looks like, but also everything they stand for. ![]() This connection is proposed on the following yoga website: ![]() Consequently, participation in the physical exercises ( asanas) and breathing disciplines ( pranayama) opens a door to the spiritual realm and to supernatural influence. Practitioners may or may not be consciously aware of this spiritual connection, but it still exists. The following is a pictorial presentation revealing the true meanings of various yoga poses and the mythical gods to which they are dedicated. ![]()
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