Anjali mudra or "prayer pose." This post explores, from an LDS perspective, the roots of namaskara (or anjali mudra ), one of yoga's most-popular mudras (hand gestures). Additionally, I share how "prayer pose" has helped me to observe my baptismal covenant to always remember Jesus Christ. My purpose is to encourage members of the LDS faith to consider the harmony, which I believe exists, between yoga and the LDS system of beliefs. What Does "Prayer Pose" Mean for Yogis? When I first began practicing yoga, I remember feeling uneasy about bowing with a group of strangers , hands clasped in adoration , and chanting " namaste." I thought that doing so was some sort of betrayal of my faith. For years, I guiltily played along out of fear of offending my instructor by not participating . Little did I know that this fear was preventing me from benefiting...
Self growth is tender; it's holy ground. There's no higher investment.