Literally, Shiva is the one in whom the Universe 'sleeps' after destruction and before the next cycle of creation. |
Lord Shiva is widely considered to be the symbol or embodiment of supreme consciousness and according to mythical tradition, said to be the founder of yoga.
‘Man today is sick because he thinks he is sick. Sickness and disease have no place in the life of a person who does not accept and tolerate the self-limiting thoughts which are the real seeds of our myriad ailments. We stand hypnotized by the belief that disease and illness are our fate and destiny, rather than health and bliss, which are truly our birthright and heritage. In order to emerge from our mass hypnosis and collective hysteria and to experience health, joy and creative fulfillment, we must make a systematic application of yoga in our daily lives.' ~ Swami Satyananda Saraswati
‘The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in’ ~ BKS Iyengar
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