Lotus

India

Deva Premal

Tumare Darshan

Choreographer: Friedel Kloke-Eibl


"Tumare Darshan ki bela

Ye mausam ras rachane ka

Tumare Darshan ki bela

Ye mausam ras rachane ka"


Liye ulasse ki sense

Samai masti me jine ka

Liye ulasse ki sense

Samai masti me jine ka 


"The season has arrived where

I will finally see you and dance with you.

With the breathing in of joy, it is time to live in bliss.”


The song expresses immense gratitude and celebrates the gift of being in the presence of enlightened one.

This mantra is written by Manish Vyas and Yashwant Deo, originally sung by Deva Premal.


The ancient science of mantra is based on the knowledge that a sound is a form of energy. The words of a mantra produce the sound which allows you to feel at one with the entire creation.

More importantly, by combining breath, sound, physical posture, mental concentration, and rhythm, mantra meditation channels the flow of energy through the mind-body circuit and facilitates the flow of prana.

The above information is sourced from this website:


Unravelling Hasta (Hand) Mudras in Yoga

Mudra is a Sanskrit word for gesture, symbol, or expression. A Mudra in yoga is usually made by the positioning of our fingers and thumb. This creates certain neuronal connections, to impact the flow of subtle energies and balance out the elements within us. Mudras are also used in Indian classical dances to represent and project particular moods, attitudes and feelings. Hasta Mudra (hand gestures/hand yoga) is meant to ensure that health “remains in our hands” !

Anjali Mudra

This hand posture is commonly used during the opening and closing practice of yoga and other postures as well. Anjali, in Sanskrit means, “to offer” or “to salute”, and the term mudra means “seal”.

Directions

· Position the hands in prayer

· Instead of pressing hands together, however, a small bud needs to be formed by fingers

· This small space symbolizes greater understanding and opening of hearts

Benefits

· Connects the left hemisphere of the brain with the right

· Connects the practitioner with spiritual knowledge

· Promotes respect for self and others

Akash Mudra

This mudra is also famously known as the Aakash-vardhak mudra. The Aakash mudra increases the Aakash element (space) within the body.

Directions

Ensure that the tip of the middle finger touches the top of the thumb and the remaining fingers are kept at ease, but straight.

Benefits

· Develops telepathy

· Detoxifies the body

· Activates the throat chakra

· Purifies thoughts and emotions

· Benefits the heart

The Akash Mudra (3rd finger on thumb) - replaces negative emotions with positive ones

The Abhya Mudra (flat palm) - is a symbol for being fearless and brave.


This information on the hand gestures (Hasta Mudras) for the Lotus dance has been summarised from the following websites: