October 26th, 2024 by SunYogi
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Ancient spiritual texts in India attribute many powerful healing abilities to Surya, the sun god. This article reveals some of the most popular qualities that Surya, the sun, has to share to people as taught in the legends of India.
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September 29th, 2024 by SunYogi
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Swami Krishnananda’s discourse on The Chhandogya Upanishad shares the teaching that surya, the Sun, is a popular symbol of the Absolute. The characteristics of the Supreme Self, the Atman, are similiar to the qualities of the Sun.
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September 21st, 2024 by SunYogi
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The sun has been the inspiration of mythologies and symbolism, rituals and beliefs in all cultures throughout history. Part 1 of this article explains the various sun symbols of various cultures and their usage.
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September 20th, 2024 by SunYogi
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That most familiar of asana sequences, Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is as rich in symbolic and mythic overtones as it is in physical benefits. Part 2 of this article in Yoga Journal magazine teaches the asana sequence of Surya Namaskar and offers tips to deepen your yoga experience.
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September 20th, 2024 by SunYogi
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Sri Aurbindo teaches the significance of Surya Savirti – the Sun God – in his book The Secret of the Veda. Verse 81 of the Rig Veda teaches that Surya is the seer, the revealer. Surya enlightens the mind and the thoughts with the illuminations of the Truth.
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September 10th, 2024 by SunYogi
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That most familiar of asana sequences, Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is as rich in symbolic and mythic overtones as it is in physical benefits. Part 1 of this article in Yoga Journal magazine shares the History and Practice of Surya Namaskar.
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September 10th, 2024 by SunYogi
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The sun has been the inspiration of mythologies and symbolism, rituals and beliefs in all cultures throughout history. Part 2 of this article explains the various sun dieties of various cultures and their stories.
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August 26th, 2024 by SunYogi
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Om is the most sacred sound in yoga. Another way of saying Om is Aum. In the Vedas, AUM is the sound of the Sun, the sound of Light. It is the sound of assent. It has an upward movement and uplifts the soul, as the sound of the divine eagle or falcon.
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