Green Yoga

Yoga is about change. And from its beginnings, has been centered on earth, on the abundant planet, on life and living and sharing all-that-is, for we are connected to all-of-that.

There are so many issues at the forefront of our daily lives. We are literally bomboarded with war and a sinking economy, with oppression and seemingly endless violence, with nuclear threats and biological warfare, and the list goes on. In fact, this list is so dark and depressing that many act out in violent and fearful ways, or resigned and defeated ways.

So were do we begin? Where can we start to make our world a better place?

On your tapas .. which is your Yoga mat. This is where our heart is found, which is our center. While sitting there and doing poses named for animals and elements - like elephant and lightening bolt - recall the green earth around you.

Sometimes it feels like car-pooling and composting, recycling and buying locally, are simply not enough. Which is why we must do this work, first, from within - from the place of Green Consciousness.

When we think green - internally, spiritually - we reflect green back to our environment. This means that we must adjust our way of thinking and being. Further, this means, if on your tapas, you feel an overwhelming sense of peace and holiness, then let this radiate in all aspects of your life. Expand your Yoga experience to your home experience, to your job experience, to your driving experience.

Know this: As you extend your Yoga Consciousness into every level of your life and living, those you come in contact with become part of that higher consciousness, just through interaction with you. Because none of us know the effect of a single word on a single individual that we encounter - whether later that evening, or later in their life - know that when we embrace an attitude of Green Yoga, we embrace the same for all we encounter.

Every drop fills the bucket.

Today, many talk about the power of prayer. If you believe in the power of prayer, then pray for people to awaken!

Om Peace!
Valarie Devi