Sunday, November 20, 2011

Arjuna and the Song of God

Bhagavad Gita or Song of God is conversation between Krishna and
Arjuna about right and wrong.

War in the story represents the inner world and the soul struggling
with its purpose

Introduce skull loop, press back of head back into your hands then
level the gaze. Centering, think about five principles.

Tadasana/Uttanansana/Dowdog - 5 principles engaging in all poses
Chatturanga Vinyasa - one for each pandava brother
Plank - knee to nose six times on each leg, for the 12 years of exile
Childs pose for last year in hiding. Pandavas tricked by cousins the
Kauravas into gambling away their kingdom for 13 years.

Surya Namaskar - Warrior I/Pvottanasana/Warrior Seal - Arjuna the
warrior tells his brother in law Krishna he wants to give up the
fight.
SN - Pvakonasana/Warrior II/Reverse Warrior - Krishna reveals himself
as the divine and demands that Arjuna fight
SN - High Lunge/Utkatasana Twist/Warrior III - Arjuna decides to fight
HL - twist- revolved - on the 13th day of battle arjunas son abhimanya
is killed in chariot battle by the evil king jayadratha's forces.
They violate rules of war by luring him into a trap, disarming him and
smashing his skull while he's on the ground. He kills many kaurava's
before he is slain.

Padottansana/Star - Arjuna cannot reach Jayadratha because he hides
behind his army. Krishna summons nightfall, calling on the forces of
the stars and moon to darken the sky.
Trikonasana/Ardha Chandrasana - Krishna finishes using yoga powers to
invoice darkness so days battle will end and lure Jayadratha will be
lured out.
Hanumanasana - Krishna tells Arjuna to use his passion and anger to
overcome Jayadratha...not to check out emotionally. Connect to your
body and your tight hamstrings. Feel your embodiment for better or
worse. In protecting your family, friends, and community, engage
deeply when you are uncomfortable.
Supta Padangusthasana

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