Peggy Cappy Yoga Jewelry

Honor the divine in all that you encounter...or...in yourself and everyone you meet. Let this lovely yoga greeting be a tribute to inspire your day.

The heart and toggle closure makes it easy to put on or take off. Siam Red and Lavender Swarovski Crystals / approx 7.5 " long.

What does "Namaste" mean? Peggy says “Namaste” after our practice in yoga class. Perhaps you have wondered what it means?

The gesture Namaste represents the belief that there is a Divine spark within each of us that is located in the heart area or chakra. The gesture is an acknowledgment of the soul in one by the soul in another. "Nama" means bow, "as" means I, and "te" means you. Therefore, Namaste literally means "bow me you" or "I bow to you."

To perform Namaste, we place the hands together at the heart charka, close the eyes, and bow the head. It can also be done by placing the hands together in front of the third eye, bowing the head, and then bringing the hands down to the heart. This is an especially deep form of respect. Although in the West the word "Namaste" is usually spoken in conjunction with the gesture, in India, it is understood that the gesture itself signifies Namaste, and therefore, it is unnecessary to say the word while bowing.

For a teacher and student, Namaste allows two individuals to come together energetically to a place of connection and timelessness, free from the bonds of ego-connection. If it is done with deep feeling in the heart and with a quiet mind, a deep union of spirits can blossom.

Usually, Namaste is done at the end of class because the mind is less active and the energy in the room is more peaceful. The teacher initiates Namaste as a symbol of gratitude and respect toward her students and her own teachers and in return invites the students to connect with their lineage, thereby allowing the truth to flow—the truth that we are all one when we live from the heart.