![]() As we practice (either on the yoga mat, on the meditation cushion or in our daily life) we begin by observing the breath and its life-giving flow in and out. Mindfulness is an essential aspect of this. The essential purpose of “yoga” is to connect together the breath, body and mind which ultimately allows us to connect our individual consciousness (our experience of “self”) with higher consciousness (universal truth and wisdom). ![]() The word “yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit word “yuj” which means to unite, to yoke together, to join, to connect. THE YOGA TRINITY: MIND-BODY-BREATH IN PERFECT ONENESSĮach time you practice, remember to ground yourself in the main purpose and benefit of yoga: connection. Here are 4 ways you can use the triangle to bring these intentions into your practice. It may be a sign that you are being called to fulfill your highest purpose. So if you often notice triangles appearing in your life, take the hint that it’s a message. Triangles have been used for thousands of years to communicate hidden messages and meanings, in religions and even secret societies. It’s associated with heightened spiritual growth and the fulfillment of our highest potential. The triangle is the symbol of the third-eye chakra (between your eye brows) which is the seat of intuition, inner wisdom. ![]() Pointing upwards, it symbolizes our elevation to a higher consciousness, towards the ultimate goal of enlightenment. It’s a perfect symbol of balance and harmony. The triangle is one of the simplest and most powerful shapes. You might consider these symbols to be codes and way-finders on your personal journey. And they are also a way to expand outwards and connect to something greater than ourselves. These geometric symbols can help us to build self-awareness and to look deeper into our inner worlds. We can use sacred geometry in our practice as a tool for reflection and meditation, to support our intentions. Why is sacred geometry important to our yoga and meditation practice? There is a lot of wisdom and power hidden away in geometry shapes. The study of this symbolism, the energy these shapes create and the relationship of that energy to all things is sometimes referred to as sacred geometry. Geometric shapes have become archetypes, with specific symbolic meanings. For millennia, ancient cultures and modern civilisations have been using geometry in architecture, art, philosophy, science, and of course mathematics to create harmony and beauty, to strengthen structure and composition, to create a foundation for spiritual teaching, to make sense of all creation. Ancient Greek and Persian sages believed that the universe was created based on a geometric plan, that all forms of life were created from geometric codes. ![]() The awareness and study of geometric shapes and patterns goes back to our most ancient civilisations. Even things we cannot see have geometric shapes, such as the molecular structure of natural crystals and even the shape of our own DNA molecules. Notice the circular shapes of flowers, the iris of your eyes, the spiral unfurling of fern tendrils, the mandala of sea urchins, the hexagon cells of honeycombs, the complex patterns and shapes in a snowflake. When you look at nature with awareness, you may begin to notice clear geometric shapes and patterns in almost everything. Practice mindfulness daily by really noticing the details of your surroundings. When we are fully in the present moment and aware of our experience, it’s amazing what we can notice.
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