to Rosetta about name for Yoga practice to Nierika

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Hi Linda:

 

I know. That's what I wanted to name it too, something with Devi in the name,

but I was afraid that that might be too religious for some people. In our yoga

training program, we were taught not to hit people in the face with concepts

such as Divine Mother and Lord Shiva, since these concepts may not be in line

with the students'own beliefs.

 

But, I really wanted Devi in the name, just as you suggest, and especially

because I want Ma Devi's blessings in this endeavor.

 

Rosetta

 

, nierika wrote:

>

> Dear Rosetta ~ what immediately came to mind was " Ma Devi Yoga " or " Ma Devi

> Peacefulness Yoga. " I wish you the best in finding the right name and in

> your teaching endeavors. Shanti ~ Linda

>

>

> Rosetta wrote:

>

> The Devi Mandir community is usually so helpful in every way with

> questions about puja, but I wonder if anyone would be interested to chime in

on

> this question.

>

> I would like to find a name for my yoga studio that would reflect taking

> refuge in the Divine Mother, but knowing that Sanskrit is an inflected

> language, I don't want to make a mistake in naming it.

>

> Could anyone suggest a short and easily pronounceable name that would call

> on the protection/blessing of Devi? I had thought of something like " Yoga

> Saranam, " but I don't know if that makes sense.

>

> I want people to feel that our yoga classes will be a peaceful refuge from

> the stresses that so many people are feeling now. (Also want people to

> understand that our yoga classes won't be for physical exercise only, but

> will always have a strong spiritual component.)

>