“The spine is the first structure that forms inside the womb. From here, everything, body, limbs etc. take root. The spine literally supports us from behind, yet in our progress oriented “getting ahead” world, we relentlessly move forward, relying solely on the front of our bodies. In Haṭha yoga this lengthening and stretching of the spine was critical to spiritual development, opening the body to the free flow of life force energy / Prāṇa stimulating power centers / chakras and pathways / Nāḍīs and ultimately allowing spiritual energy / Kuṇḍalinī to rise up from the tip of our tailbone to the apex of the brain.”
Sacred Spine
Our practice is dedicated to the #sacredspine in all levels during this month.
As we are transitioning to a new period of time we move inwards, into our inner landscape to search and remind the healing process of our being.
#yoga is an esoteric #mystical pathway to this goal.
In yoga, the spine is regarded as the central channel of spiritual energy, often referred to as the sushumna nadi. This channel is believed to house the kundalini energy, a dormant spiritual power that, when awakened, ascends through the spine, activating the major chakras along the way. Each vertebra and curve of the spine symbolizes stages of spiritual growth and transformation. The practice of various yoga asanas and pranayama aims to align and purify this energy pathway, fostering balance and harmony between the body and mind. By focusing on the spine’s alignment and flexibility, yogis seek to unlock deeper states of consciousness and connection to the divine, making the spine not just a physical backbone but a spiritual one as well.