Throughout this spring and summer Namaste Yoga will be unfolding a new series of yoga classes entitled yoga stories. Each week we will explore a yoga pose and the mythology and symbolism behind it. 

Last week we started with lotus pose or padmasana. 

Namaste Yoga 80 Yoga Stories Lotus with Dr. Melissa West

Lotus pose is based on the lotus flower which has its roots in muddy waters, but blooms above the water without becoming dirty by the mire below. The mud which roots the lotus flower is staid to be symbolic of our attachments and desires.  It is said that...to read the rest of the article click here