Meditate on your Inner Wisdom. We tend to believe that the sources of true wisdom lie with the great and the good. Yet however modest our lives are, we are al capable of arriving at profound insights. All that is required is the willingness to attend to our own experience and to regard ourselves as having the potential for a rich inner life.
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Strangely this week, I have had such a run in with animals. all in the same day as dolphins, I had a peacock approach me when teaching a class. Literally, it walked up to me, and enjoyed savasana…twice. He left when I started teaching, then returned when the session was over and time for savasana. So cool, so here is what I learned on Peacocks!
The Meaning of Peacocks
• Vision
• Royalty
• Spirituality
• Awakening
• Immortality
• Refinement
• Incorruptibility
In Greco-Roman mythology the Peacock is identified with Hera (Juno) who created the Peacock from Argus whose hundred eyes (seen on the tail feathers of the Peacock) symbolize the vault of heaven and the “eyes” of the stars.
In Hinduism the Peacock is associated with Lakshmi who is a deity representing benevolence, patience, kindness, compassion and good luck.
Similar to Lakshmi, the Peacock is associated with Kwan-yin in Asian spirituality. Kwan-yin (or Quan Yin) is also an emblem of love, compassionate watchfulness, good-will, nurturing, and kind-heartedness. Legend tells us she chose to remain a mortal even though she could be immortal because she wished to stay behind and aid humanity in their spiritual evolution.
In Babylonia and Persia the Peacock is seen as a guardian to royalty, and is often seen in engravings upon the thrones of royalty.
In Christianity the Peacock symbolism represents the “all-seeing” church, along with the holiness and sanctity associated with it. Additionally, the Peacock represents resurrection, renewal and immortality within the spiritual teachings of Christianity.
Themes of renewal are also linked to alchemical traditions to, as many schools of thought compare the resurrecting phoenix to the modern-day Peacock.
Contemplate the powers of the Peacock when you need more vibrancy and vitality in your experience. The Peacock can also help you on your spiritual Path, and breath new life into your walk of faith.
The Peacock can rejuvenate self-esteem levels too. If you’re feeling “blah” and blue, imagine the glorious, techno-color display the Peacock provides. This puts us in a proper mood to embrace your own nobility. In no time, you’ll be walking tall and proud as a Peacock too!
This weekend I saw a few animals, and if anyone knows anything about nature and the universe, animals give you hints, signs, and answers. Since I live on the beach, dolphins are very special and close to me. I have given a summary of what dolphins mean if this lucky creature happens to grace your presence anytime soon. Enjoy!
The Meaning of Dolphin
• Along with speed, diligence and intelligence the Dolpin is also a messenger of love. This is partly due to its association with Delphi, which signifies the love embodied within the womb. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, was said to take the form of the dolphin and was also known as the Woman of the Sea. When depicted on an anchor or pierced with a trident the Dolphin is a symbol of the church being guided by the love of Christ.
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• Playfulness
• Transcendence
• Gentleness
• Harmony
• Intelligence
• Contentment
• Friendship
• Community
• Resurrection
• Generosity
• Power
Christian symbolism conveys the dolphin as an aspect of Christ. Dolphins seen in Christian art are symbolic of resurrection. Some artists utilize the protective, stabilizing, compassionate demeanor of the dolphin as a message of wellbeing to the pure of heart. Some artistic renditions speak of dolphins transporting the spirits of the faithful to Christ’s side upon leaving their physical bodies.
This dolphin meaning is mimicked in ancient Greece where legend tells us the dolphin was responsible for carrying the souls of the dead to the Islands of the Blessed.
Also in Greece, the dolphin is a compatriot of both the god Apollo (sun) and the goddess Aphrodite (moon). Both lunar symbolism and solar symbolism are represented in the dolphin.
• Sun Dolphin meanings: Active, Life, Vibrant, Health, Renewal, Intelligence
• Moon Dolphin meaning: Hidden power, Intuition, Dreams, Conception, Feminine
This is a key understanding because the dolphin meaning is connected with themes of duality. It has to do with the dolphin being both fish and mammal. It is both of the water, and an air breather. Ergo, dolphin symbolism talks to us about “being in two worlds at once.” Indeed, the dolphin is a great conveyor of the concept of yin and yang.
Along with the divine Apollo sun and Aphrodite moon associations, other deities associated with the dolphin include:
• Poseidon (Greek), Neptune (Roman)
Themes of kingship, rulership, authority, strength, dominion, freedom, intelligence, compassion and fatherly protection over the entire kingdom (sea).
• Eros (Greek), Cupid (Roman)
These gods contribute dolphin meaning of: Love, friendliness, playfulness, sensuality, desire, exploration, curiosity, attraction and joy.
• Dionysus (Greek), Bacchus (Roman)
These deities underscore the dolphins ability to uplift, and carries themes of joviality, freedom, wildness, abandon, creative self-expression.
Greek myth indicates Dionysus was known to turn himself into a dolphin and transported the shrine at Delphi where the cult of dolphin worshippers convened.
The term delphi is noteworthy as the Greek word for dolphin is delphis and its derivative, delphys means womb. This incorporates more lunar and feminine attributes to the dolphin scene.
In Celtic animal symbolism, the dolphin as a highly honored creature as it was seen as the protector of sacred wells and sacred water. The dolphin, to the Celtic mind, is the watcher of the waters, and the guardians of all things water-associated.
Pirate lore also hails the dolphin as a symbol of protection. Indeed, legend admits dolphin sightings were often exaggerated into incredibly fantasies of mermaids. Sailors often understood the spirit of mermaids lived in the heart of the dolphin, and ancient stories of the sea refer to dolphins metamorphosing into beautify sea maidens (and mermaids) if seen under just the right conditions.
Whether this is true or not remains to be confirmed. What is true is countless tales of dolphins interacting with humans in friendly, even protective ways. This colors the dolphin meaning in hues of compassion, caring, community and generous spirit in reaching out to connect with another species.
Tracie Wright-Vlaun of LuvMeYoga Launches AEROGA™.
AEROGA™ harnesses a “Rhythm” of mind, body and spirit that brings cleansing, balance and empowerment to all aspects of life.
Miami Beach, FL, January 20, 2011- (Tracie Wright-Vlaun, Creator) today announced the launch of AEROGA™, a pioneering health and fitness practice that reinvents traditional Vinyasa Flow and Aerobics, maximizing advances in our scientific understanding of the body, mind, spirit connection and how each component is vital to the health of the other. AEROGA is structured so that every person, young or old, can engage in a workout that is innovative, powerful, rhythmically enhanced, and spiritually enlightening.
A former ELITE super model, Tracie Wright-Vlaun has taken her own international Power Yoga practice and created AEROGA. This is an Aerobic Vinyasa Flow, focusing on high-energy, high-intensity, body-sculpting poses. In addition to the many health benefits that have already been proven from a regular yoga and exercise routine, AEROGA™’s integration of cardiovascular work, meditation and targeted yogic poses stimulates physiological and neurological processes now believed to directly affect health and wellness.
Her extensive knowledge of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety have allowed her to utilize AEROGA’s full potential as a proven therapeutic method for treating these silent and sometimes debilitating disorders. Wright-Vlaun is also in the process of launching a study of AEROGA’s impact on children and individuals living with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder (ADHD).
In addition to a remarkable career as a supermodel and entertainer, Tracie Wright-Vlaun uses her extensive knowledge of rhythm and music to deepen her AEROGA practice. Tracie’s client list ranges from Fortune 500 corporate executives, celebrities, pro athletes, world famous models to doctors, teachers, police officers and housewives. All reaping the benefits of the AEROGA™ workout and experiencing life-altering changes in their bodies, minds and spirits.
Says Wright-Vlaun “I believe that AEROGA is not simply a gateway to the body you always wanted and never thought you could have. For me, for my clients, AEROGA is a lifestyle. AEROGA is therapy. AEROGA is healing. AEROGA is about liberation bringing strength, power, intensity, balance, excitement and passion together in one dynamic session. AEROGA incorporates and stimulates the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of a person in a practice that finally brings together areas of wellness that have, for the most, remained separate specialties in the health and fitness worlds.”
“AEROGA is the Rhythm of Life!”
For additional Information, contact:
Jennifer M. Kabel
Luvmeyoga, LLC
786-216-7696
Jennifer@luvmeyoga.com