Daily Excerpt: 108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas - Significance of 108
Excerpt from 108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas by Julie Gentile - Significance of 108 The number 108 is considered to be a sacred number in yoga and is often referenced to spiritual completion. The number has a connection to nature and the cosmos. You’ll often hear about yogis practicing 108 rounds of sun salutations and reciting a mantra 108 times on a mala—a string of 108 prayer beads. The following is a list of the 108 self-care practices in this book. They cover how to care for your mind, body, and spirit. 1. Write About It: Dedicate an Intention for Your Self-Care Journey 2. Practice It: Sukhasana (Easy Pose) with Hands in Anjali Mudra (Prayer Position) 3. Write About It: Why Do You Care About Self-Care? 4. Practice It: Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute) 5. Write About It: Write Where You Need to Be 6. Practice It: Create a Vision Board and Design a Dedication Space 7. Write About It: Salute the Essence of Yog
