The lotus seeds are planted and grown in muddy waters, below the surface, away from the sunlight. Though the light is distant and unclear, the flower blossoms, drawing energy from within. As the bud approaches the surface, it lifts its face to the sunlight and finally emerges.
Not a trace of soil remains on the immaculate flower. It lives in the mud yet is unaffected by it. This is an example of how we can live in a complex and sometimes troubling world but not be adversely affected by it. Like the flower emerging from the depths, the divine light within us seeks to transcend the limitations of the ego and embrace our true nature.
No matter how muddied the waters of our consciousness may become, clarity will always emerge from our spirit if the divine light within guides us.
Yoga asana takes us back to the start of our journey of becoming human; we spark the memory that we are first and always an aspect of the Divine. This physical body is a temple to house this divinity.
Thank you to Nischala Joy Devi for her excellent book, 'The Secret Power of Yoga', which inspired my musings today. I highly recommend you read this book if you love yoga philosophy, it will be informing my classes for some time to come!
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