Connect to your inner goddess when you feel frazzled and lack self-confidence
Are there certain qualities or character traits that you would like to strengthen within yourself? This is what Devata yoga is all about. It is not really about worshiping a certain God or Goddess; it goes much deeper than that. In Devata yoga, a Deity represents our Divine Human Potential, and by establishing a relationship with the Deity, we attempt to actualize that Divine Potential within us.
Devata yoga postulates that all the qualities we wish to cultivate are already present within us; they are just concealed by the veil of ignorance and our misconceptions about our true nature. By connecting to a Deity that personifies those qualities, we would reveal the qualities within ourselves and begin to embody them.
In this short yoga practice, we attempt to embody three Warrior Goddesses: Durga, the fierce protector; Artemis, the goddess of hunt and nature; and Oya, the goddess of weather and change. By embodying these goddesses, we can take on their qualities. Then, we will focus on our own strengths and connect to our own inner goddess.
Please give it a try and let me know how it feels!
This is such a beautiful practice Olga. I found that all three goddess warrior poses deeply resonated within me, especially Durga and Oya. Thank you so much.
Thank you, Lucia; it’s so wonderful to hear that it resonated with you. I am always amazed how assuming certain body positions has an impact on our mental state. Hope you found an appropriate manifestation for your own inner goddess, as well 😉