INTERFAITH WISDOM

Yoga is a personal discipline which originated in India.  There are many types of yoga and many religions use it's principles.

In our country, you will find that a yoga instructor will sometimes greet and always say at the end of class, "Namaste".   The word is spoken with a slight bow, hands together with fingers pointing to the heavens and thumbs to the chest. The chest is where the heart is located; it is the 'chakra' (part of your body) that holds your spirit.  This word and gesture is an affirmation that each of you has a soul, a spirit and thus are connected.  It is a common greeting in most of South Asia.

In the ancient Sanskrit  language of India,  'Namah" means bow, the 's' ending means I and 'te' means you;  put together "Namaste" would translate to, "I bow to you."

That is a beautiful thought.  Much deeper than 'Hello' or "Good morning".   It is so humble.
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