Yoga And Diwali

Name: Yoga And Diwali
Start: 2024-10-26T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Lift Yoga (Alpharetta)

Schedule

Sat Oct 26 2024 at 10:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Lift Yoga (Alpharetta) | Alpharetta, GA

Diwali comes from Sanskrit “a row of lights”, also known as the Festival of Lights; one of India’s most celebrated and cherished festivals. It signifies the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. While Diwali is primarily associated with the lighting of lamps, the bursting of fireworks, and the sharing of sweets. Diwali is the cultural manifestation of the deep spiritual symbolism and personal transformation towards the higher self that is gained through the practice of yoga.
Discover the profound symbolic links between yoga and Diwali in this enlightening workshop. We’ll explore:
-The parallel between Diwali’s triumph of light over darkness and yoga’s journey from ignorance to self-realization via the morals of the stories of Diwali
-How Diwali’s five days mirror the five koshas (layers of being) in yoga philosophy
-The significance of inner light (jyoti) in both Diwali celebrations and yogic meditation practices
-Diwali deities and their representation of yogic virtues: focus (Lakshmi), wisdom (Saraswati), and overcoming obstacles (Ganesha)
Through discussion, practice, and reflection, uncover how these ancient traditions complement each other in pursuing spiritual growth and inner luminosity. Combining the ancient wisdom of yoga with the traditional celebrations of Diwali, i.e. community rangoli making (mandala), lighting of lamps, and ritual to invoke abundance one can genuinely illuminate both the mind and body during this joyous occasion. Celebrate and learn about Diwali with Sejal!