The myth, mysticism, and messages of the wild kingdom.
How Animal-Inspired Yoga Can Transform and Transcend: Reptile and Amphibians.
On a walk this past week a painted turtle crossed my path, then a few moments later a frog leapt almost under foot. Were they stopping me in my tracks? After my walk, I pulled my dusty copies of Ted Andrews’ books off the shelf to look up the symbolism. It may be a little too woo woo for you, but I will take insight from wherever it comes. I take animal encounters very seriously, though in the hustle I can get out of sync. I simply forget to pay attention.
It’s amazing what one little frog and a painted turtle can inspire. After a week of wrestling a reoccurring theme of self-doubt, I’ve been encouraged to keep going. So, I feel a blog series coming on for the summer, maybe classes too! Kicking it off with the reptiles and amphibs and exploring a new set every month. I put some book titles and references at the bottom, if you want to take a deep dive.
The ancestors of every culture and tradition have revered the natural world. Animals have taken their majestic place through myth, mysti…