Yoga for Calming Anger, Shiva Series: Kali and our True Self Beneath : Yoga with Melissa 148

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Yoga with Melissa 148 is a hatha yoga class that teaches the calming of anger through the story of Shiva and Kali. In the story, Durga transforms herself into Kali who drinks every drop of blood of Raktabija, saving the entire universe. In one legend there is fear that Kali will not stop there but devour the entire world. In this myth, Shiva is always able to calm Kali, no matter how angry she has become in her battle against evil and destruction of negative ego. Every time we come to our yoga mats, we are practicing yoga to reveal our True Nature. In this story Shiva represents pure universal consciousness. Kali battles to destroy our negative egos. Our yoga practice is also in pursuit of destroying negative ego from our bodies, minds, spirits, emotions, and energy.
In this hatha yoga class we will focus on opening up your hips and front of your thighs for Goddess Victory Squat and Natranjasana the poses of Kali and then Shiva and Kali’s Dance. We will also practice submitting our ego with Yoga Mudra Pose and preparing by doing some gentle chest openers.
In today's story, Durga is invoked to battle a demon called Taktabija and his armies. Durga comes to this battle with her feminine warriors called the Matrikas, also known as the Mothers. As the battle began, the Matrikas destroyed the armies of Raktibija, while Durga concentrated on Raktabija himself. As the legend goes, whenever Durga struck the demon, each drop of blood that would spill from him, dropped to the ground, and a new demon formed. In no time at all there were hundreds of Raktabijas that were multiplying at a rapid rate.
In the story, Durga transforms herself into Kali who drinks every drop of blood of Raktabija, saving the entire universe. In one legend there is fear that Kali will not stop there but devour the entire world. To deter her, Shiva smears himself with the holy cremation ash and lies down before her on the battlefield. As Kali moves through the battlefield, destroying and trampling she soon finds that she is standing with one foot up on Shiva. As soon as she notices she sticks out her tongue, pleased at the sight of Shiva and happy that the battle is over.
In this myth, Shiva is always able to calm Kali, no matter how angry she has become in her battle against evil and destruction of negative ego. In the tale, Shiva honours and submits to Kali's divine energy. And as Thomas Ashley Farrand says, "Shiva is pure universal consciousness, devoid of any kind of negative ego." Kali is able to stop her battle when she recognizes this pure consciousness.
What can we take away from this story? We can remember what it is that we are doing each and every time we come to our yoga mats. We are practicing yoga to reveal our True Nature. In this story Shiva represents pure universal consciousness. Kali battles to destroy our negative egos. Our yoga practice is also in pursuit of destroying negative ego from our bodies, minds, spirits, emotions, and energy.
In today's class we will focus on opening up your hips and front of your thighs for Goddess Victory Squat and Natranjasana the poses of Kali and then Shiva and Kali's Dance. We will also practice submitting our ego with Yoga Mudra Pose and preparing by doing some gentle chest openers.
Props Needed: Blocks
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[@drmelissawest]

The beauty you see is a reflection of the beauty in your own self. Thank you for your yoga. Namaste, Melissa

[@drmelissawest]

Thank you so much. You are so sweet. Of course Kali is one of my favourites, so perhaps that is why! Thank you for referring your friends to our channel. Every referral helps! I`m so glad that yoga is helping you out so much in your life. Thank you for your yoga! Namaste, Melissa

[@drmelissawest]

You are so very welcome Ellen. Glad you are feeling great. Thank you for your yoga. Thanks for posting your comments. Namaste, Melissa

[@drmelissawest]

So happy you get joy out of the poses. That is fantastic. Thank you for your yoga Vicky - imagine the joy you are bringing into the world because of your yoga practice. That is pretty amazing. Namaste, Melissa

[@drmelissawest]

Thank for being such a loyal follower! I'm so glad you are experiencing the mind body connection and noticing an improvement in job performance, focus, handling stress and better sleep. There is a BIG difference between knowing and experiencing, so I don't think that was a "duh" moment at all! Thanks for your comment. Namaste, Melissa

[@drmelissawest]

Savasana in your own pool - that does sound lovely. Enjoy your abundance. :) Thank you for your yoga. Namaste, Melissa

[@drmelissawest]

I love when intentions come from songs and song lyrics! That's awesome. BE happy, drive happy! Ya man! :) Thank you for your yoga. Namaste, Melissa

[@drmelissawest]

I did have fun making this episode Joy! :) I love Kali so anything to do with Kali I have fun with! :) That was Tim cheering at the end, I think anytime we make it through filming that is how we feel! :) Cat stretch always feels good and never gets old - and savasana in that solarium in the sun - DIVINE! That gray monochromatic outfit from Squeezed! I LOVE IT! Everybody should have one! Namaste, Melissa

[@Ellen31]

I was so excited to do this practice today and it was everything I hoped for, as usual! Thanks Melissa, you always pull through and I always feel great!

[@drmelissawest]

Glad you enjoyed it Vicki :)

[@Johnnyonthespot516]

I really enjoyed this one and when I thought of my "intention for the day" all I could hear was that song, "Be Happy, drive happy!" its some sort of reggae! lol Thanks again Melissa!

[@drmelissawest]

Thank you for the peace! Yes Maori's Haka does look like Lion's Breath! lol! Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments. Namaste, Melissa

[@DavidAang]

i'm losing track of classes which i've done and which haven't:) this one passed me,and it is beautiful! and finally, i am a member of your community Melissa. i no longer feel like using your help and kindness, and all the hard work for nothing. i hope i can stay as long as possible :) Namaste _/\_

[@drmelissawest]

Dear David, I'm so excited to have you as a member of our community. I hope you will be with us for a long time too :) I don't know how people keep track - I think that is why some people go back and do them in order! You were never using my help and kindness - your comments have always offered a beautiful exchange! And - you helped me on google + :) Namaste _/\_ Melissa (& taught me the Namaste emoticon!!!)

[@drmelissawest]

It's fun doing poses that play out the story in a dramatic way, isn't it Vicky? :) Thanks for your comments! :)

[@joyeaux]

It looks like you had a lot of fun making this episode, Melissa. I love the cheer at the end: very cute! Thank you for another great episode. I liked the cat stretch/chest opener (helped me pop my back) and the long shavasana! Also, the grey outfit is lovely. Namaste, Joy :)

[@samanthajohnson6229]

thank you

[@drmelissawest]

You're welcome 😊

[@selmabaysal]

All the best for you Melissa and everyone else reading this! Much peace ~ Did you ever see a clip ( or in real life ), from the Maori`s doing the Haka? Looks a lot like this lionbreath I did just now....

[@drmelissawest]

Squeezed.ca - Fabulous Canadian company! Love them too! :)