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Yoga Basics – What does Namaste mean?

Yoga Basics – What does Namaste mean?

What does Namaste mean?

This is a fairly standard question, but one which a lot of people are embarrassed to ask since the word gets tossed around so frequently these days. So here is a simple explanation of Namaste

namaste mosaicNamaste is a form of greeting or salutation, which, literally translated means ‘I bow to you.’ When spoken to another person, it is commonly accompanied by a slight bow made with hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointed upwards, in front of the chest (prayer position). The higher the hands, the more reverence and respect shown. The gesture can also be performed wordlessly and carry the same meaning. Yoga students generally repeat namaste at the end of a yoga session to express appreciation for sharing and growing together.

Namaste

I honor the place in you

in which the entire universe dwells

I honor the place in you

which is of love, of truth

of light, and of peace

When you are in that place in you

and I am in that place in me

We are one.

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2 Responses to “Yoga Basics – What does Namaste mean?”

  1. Diane says:

    so simple, yet so profound.

  2. In our ChildLight Yoga kids classes, we used a couple of great definitions for Namaste to help each child understand this sacred greeting.

    “The Light in Me Sees The Light in You” was great for older kids, and “I see the goodness in your heart” easily translated to the little ones.

    What a wonderful word to reach all ages!

    NAMASTE

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