Yoga Gifts

Yoga
Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings & Pendants,

More & more people are recognizing the practice of yoga as a wonderful “gift” to mind, body, & spirit. As both a yoga teacher & practitioner I am continually inspired by the physical, mental, & spiritual effects of yoga in my life. It’s no wonder that it has entered into my design plans. New to the site are several yoga related gift items which I hope will serve to inspire and delight those of you who are already familiar with the innate gifts a yoga practice brings and/or for those of you unfamiliar with this rewarding, healthful practice, perhaps open the door to trying yoga.

This yoga-related jewelry line is photo-etched in sterling silver with interior etched detail of opposite eternal spirals & yinyang sun. All styles are available as earrings or pendanrts. (Pictures below show earrings only except for the Yinyang Sun which also shows the pendant.) The earrings are hung on sterling French ear wires accented with black onyx bead. Pendants on sterling round omega chain. All earrings are more or less 1" in size (not including ear wire). Information is included with each piece on the yoga positions represented.

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Asana Necklace
Showing the beauty of asana practice. Flexibility in mind & body, as well as in design, is a good thing. With that in mind, the asana configuration incorporated into each necklace may vary from the photo shown at left.

Each necklace includes 5 various asanas chosen from the figures in the yoga pendant/earrings line (see below) hanging from an 18" sterling silver 1.5mm curved bar & link necklace accented with mother of pearl and sterling silver beading.
Necklace: $90.00

Lotus/Chakra Sterling Cuff
Bracelet

(shown in 2 views, finished cuff & flat before forming)

Seven lotus flowers beautifully etched in sterling silver & formed into a cuff bracelet.

Inspired by the chakra theory of 7 major energy centers (chakras) of the "subtle body." Starting @ the base & in front of the spine is a 4 petal lotus, followed by a 6, 10, 12, 16, 2, & 1000 petal flower with the linking stems symbolizing the main energy highway of the body, the shushumna, interwoven with the Ida (sun) & Pingala (moon) energy channels.
Bracelet: $64.00

Yinyang Sun
This piece came to be as a result of several influences. The Chinese Yinyang symbolizing the interaction of opposites in nature reminded me of the opposing energy flows in Indian hatha yoga practice - the grounding, as well as lifting of prana. Yang, the light half, representing heaven, sun, light, vigor, male, penetration, dragon, monad, odd numbers, mountains, azure color. Ying, the dark half, representing earth, moon, dark, quiescence, female, absorption, tiger, duad, even numbers, valleys, orange color.The sun, symbol of the Supermind, representing all light & no darkness. Also the sun saluatations, Surya Namaskar A (9 positions) & B (17 positions), which serve as a foundation for hatha yoga practice. They warm up the major muscles of the body, bring awareness to our range of movement, and develop the agility of the spine, thus preparing the body for the wide variety of theraputic poses to follow as one develops their practice.
Earings: $23.00 Pendant: $30.00

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Urdhva = Upward, Svana = dog, Upward Dog) or Bhujangasana (Bhujanga = serpent)
Either of these poses follow Chaturanga Dandasana in the sun saluatations series depending on what suits your needs. In this posture you lie face downward on the floor & lift the upper body from the trunk, throwing the head back, like a cobra about to strike, with legs together, extended straight back, toes pointed, muscles of the legs fully engaged, pelvis, abdomen , & legs pressed into the floor, gently massaging the abdominal muscles & internal organs. Or for Up Dog, keep the legs about a foot apart, fully engaged & lifted off the floor.The opening of the heart & throat chakras, expanding the lifted chest as the shoulders roll back, & deep breathing, help in bringing relief from asthma as well as further developing the efficiency of the breath & nourishing of the body with prana. The increased flexibility brought to the spine rejuvenates the spinal nerves and increases blood flow to this region as it tones & massages the back muscles.
Earings: $23.00 Pendant: $30.00

Dhanurasana, the bow
Dhanura = a bow, the body arches like a bow in this posture with the hands acting like a bow string to pull the head, trunk, and legs upward. Breathing the ujjayi breath (a strong, comfortable,rhythmic, ocean sounding breath through the nose), this asana tones & massages the abdominal organs as you press into the floor with the pelvis & pubic bone. It brings elasticity to the spine as you stretch the back by arching and pulling the legs, head, and torso up. The health benefits received from this pose are so rewarding that you might want to repeat it again, & again!
Earings: $23.00 Pendant: $30.00

Ustrasana, the camel
This backward bending position is known as the "Asana of Firmness" or the Sitting Wheel. It strengthens the back & thigh muscles as well as develops the flexibility in the back, opens the throat & heart chakra, as the chest expands with the breath. Kneel on the floor with knees either together or parallel (hip width apart). Stand up on the knees, lifting up out of the waist (so as not to crunch the back) on the inhale as you swing the right arm toward the front left of the body and arc up over & behind you, reaching for the right heel or as a modification, place hand in the small of the back. Accelerate the thighs forward while allowing the head to drop back. Breathe smoothly for several full breaths, lengthening the hold as your practice grows with time & patience, and of course more practice! On the exhale, bring the head & back forward & go into Child’s pose as a counter pose.
Earings: $23.00 Pendant: $30.00

Bakasana - the crane
Baka = crane. The body resembles a crane wading in water. (Also referred to as "Kakasana," crow pose) Begin in squat position. Inhale as you seperate the knees & thighs, placing the hands on the floor in front of you, leaning the torso forward. Exhale as you continue leaning the torso forward, resting the shins on the back of the upper arms near the armpits. Gradually continue the shift of weight forward from the legs to the arms & hands so eventually you can lift the toes off the floor. Press into the hands as you lift & stretch the arm muscles to balance the entire body on the hands. Gaze forward & up. Breathe normally for several breaths. On the exhale, bend the elbows, lower the trunk, release the legs from the arms, squat, & relax.
Earings: $23.00 Pendant: $30.00

Natarajasana - the dancer
Named after Nataraja, the Cosmic Dancer, who with every step destroys & recreates the universe, thus symbolizing the continual flow of matter & energy, the creation of the new self as a result of the destruction of the old self. In the advanced version of the pose, full Natarajasana, not only does one develop balance but the upper body stretches & arches into a full backbend. Begin in attention pose, Tadasana, keeping the left side of the body well grounded, left leg straight. Lift the right knee & externally rotate the right arm back to grasp the ankle, keeping the knees together. Inhale as you lift the left arm, drishti in front of you to maintain balance and press the grasped ankle away from the buttocks, lifting the right knee straight back, rather than bowed out to the side, until thigh is parallel to the floor. Slide the hand from the ankle to the toes, rotating both shoulders upward & back with elbows pointing to the sky as both hands clasp the toes. Hold comfortably for several moments & repeat on other side.
Earings: $23.00 Pendant: $30.00

Padmasana

Padma = Lotus, a symbol of creation. This posture is often used for meditation and pranayama (rhythmic control of the breath). Once the stiffness in the knees and ankles is alleviated through practice of this position, lotus pose becomes a very relaxing posture. The body becomes relaxed without being slouched. The erect back and crossed legs keeps one alert and attentive. The abdominal organs are toned through increased blood circulation in the abdomen and lumbar areas.
Earings: $23.00 Pendant: $30.00

Vrschikasana, the scorpion

The position of the body in this pose resembles a scorpion when it gets ready to strike its victim by arching its tail above its back & and striking the victim beyond its own head. Before attempting advanced pose you should feel comfortable in holding Headstand pose for several minutes & as well as Handstand pose since both poses are a way to enter Scorpion pose. We'll begin in Tadasana, standing pose, and enter Adho Mukha Vrkasana, the hand stand pose, by placing the palms of the hands on the floor shoulder width apart, fully stretching the arms. Lift the legs & bend the knees to full arm balance with the exhale, holding the head & neck as high as possible. After getting comfortable balancing. exhale & bend the knees lowering the heels toward the lifted crown of the head, keeping the toes pointed, legs & arms parallel to each other. Try to breathe as smoothly as possible for as long as you feel comfortable. This pose tones the spine, promotes, balance, & brings harmony to mind & body.
Earings: $23.00 Pendant: $30.00

Tiptoe Squat (Padangushtasana)

A balancing pose that is relatively simple on the physical level, yet fairly demanding mentally. Practice of this pose will develop your mental concentration & focusing abilities as well as physical balancing capabilities. Begin by placing the left foot on the right thigh as in Half Lotus and squat low, placing the hands on the floor next to you & slowly shift the weight forward onto the toes of the right foot so that the right heel reaches up to the left buttock. Lift up out of the waist holding the body tall as you bring the hands together at the chest in prayer position, Breathe slowly & smoothly, holding this position for as long as comfortable. Repeat on opposite side.
Earings: $23.00 Pendant: $30.00

Pigeon (Kapotasana)

There are many varieties of pigeon pose & also many ways to enter the pose. enter the pose. Begin in kneeling position. Bring the right leg forward, with the knee pointing forward as you lower to the floor with the right heel near the left thigh, toes pointing out. Extend the left leg back, left foot pressed flat on the floor. Align the hips forward like two car headlights. Sit up, lifting up out of the waist, bringing the chest forward & puffing it out like a pigeon. Reach both arms over the head & grab the left foot. Relax the back of the neck as you let the head drop back & continue to expand the chest, lift up out of the waist, & arch the back.Try to bring the left foot to the top of the head with the hands & hold for several breaths. Repeat on opposite side.
Earings: $23.00 Pendant: $30.00

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Yoga Mobile

Nine yoga postures floating, sometimes dancing through the subtle currents of space, reminding us how "it all comes down to a question of balance"

All of these figures are photo etched in your choice of copper, *brass, or *nickel with interior etched & hand painted detail of opposing eternal energy spirals & yinyang sun on one side and accented with black onyx & mother of pearl. Reverse side is your choice of:

Holographic energy pattern

Hand painted blue sky & white cloud detail; or

simply with natural patina of metal chosen

(*Note: availability on brass & nickel is limited - Please call)

Please note the 9 figure mobile we offer varies slightly from the 7 figure mobile pictured here in photo etched copper.
In addition to the 7 figures shown, are the Camel & Scorpion poses (see individual figures below) & 5 rather than 4 brass hangers.

9 Piece Mobile: $135.00

Photo shows from left, holographic, copper, & hand painted blue sky back with black onyx & mother of pearl beading

Padmasana with OM symbol attached
OM
Sanskrit symbol representing resonance; the aural representation of Isvara, the highest divine being (in English perhaps translated as God or Divine Power). Pronounced "A", coming from the belly, voiced with an open throat and mouth; "U" the second sound formed in the middle of the mouth with the mouth not as wide open as when sounding the "A"; the third sound "M", voiced with the mouth closing; and the fourth aspect, the sound rises and resonates thru the nasal passage. The audible sound of OM is said to represent everything that can be expressed in letters and words, with the A representing the process of creation, the U the continuance, and M the end or dissolution of creation. Saying or chanting OM is a form of meditation when we give ourselves time to consider what it really means.

Padma = Lotus, a symbol of creation.
This posture is often used for meditation and pranayama (rhythmic control of the breath). Once the stiffness in the knees and ankles is alleviated through practice of this position, lotus pose becomes a very relaxing posture. The body becomes relaxed without being slouched. The erect back and crossed legs keeps one alert and attentive. The abdominal organs are toned through increased blood circulation in the abdomen and lumbar areas.

Ustrasana, the camel
This backward bending position is known as the "Asana of Firmness" or the Sitting Wheel. It strengthens the back & thigh muscles as well as develops the flexibility in the back, opens the throat & heart chakra, as the chest expands with the breath. Kneel on the floor with knees either together or parallel (hip width apart). Stand up on the knees, lifting up out of the waist on the inhale as you swing the right arm toward the front left of the body and arc up over & behind you, reaching for the right heel or as a modification, place hand in the small of the back. Accelerate the thighs forward while allowing the head to drop back. Breathe smoothly for several full breaths, lengthening the hold as your practice grows with time & patience, and of course more practice! On the exhale, bring the head & back forward & go into Child's pose as a counter pose. Repeat on left side.

Tittibhasana, the firefly
Tittibha: (Indian translation) an insect, like a firefly, also a kind of bird. Practice of this balancing pose increases the powers of concentration and also releases energy and brings vitality. The hips open, the spine is given a full forward stretch, creating a pleasing sensation in the back, the abdominal muscles and lungs are contracted thus toning the kidneys, liver, spleen, gall bladder, intestines, urinary bladder, and prostate. This is a great strength building pose and feels wonderful once you get it. Begin in Downward Dog pose. On the exhale jump the legs outside the arms bringing them as high up the back of the arm as possible. Bring the weight forward, pressing into the hands as you straighten the arms & left the buttocks up so legs are parallel to the floor. Drishti (gaze) is forward & up. Breathe comfortably for several moments. To get out of the pose, inhale, lift up, bring weight forward, exhale & bring one leg back by bending the knee & resting it on the upper arm, bring the other leg back in the same manner, then jump back into a vinyasa. It takes practice getting out of this pose gracefully - remember to enjoy the process, rather than pass judgement on the result.

Vrschikasana, the scorpion
The position of the body in this pose resembles a scorpion when it gets ready to strike its victim by arching it's tail above its back & striking the victim beyond its own head. Before attempting this advanced pose you should feel comfortable in holding Headstand pose for several minutes & as well as Handstand pose since both poses are a way to enter Scorpion pose. We'll begin in Tadasana, standing pose, and enter Adho Mukha Vrkasana a, the hand stand pose, by placing the palms of the hands on the floor shoulder width apart, fully stretching the arms. Lift the legs & bend the knees to full arm balance with the exhale, holding the head & neck as high as possible. After getting comfortable balancing. exhale & bend the knees lowering the heels toward the lifted crown of the head, keeping the toes pointed, legs & arms parallel to each other. Try to breathe as smoothly as possible for as long as you feel comfortable. This pose tones the spine, promotes, balance, & brings harmony to mind & body.

Natarajasana, the dancer
Named after Nataraja, the Cosmic Dancer, who with every step destroys & recreates the universe, thus symbolizing the continual flow of matter & energy, the creation of the new self as a result of the destruction of the old self. In the advanced version of the pose, full Natarajasana, not only does one develop balance but the upper body stretches & arches into a full backbend. Begin in attention pose, Tadasana, keeping the left side of the body well grounded, left leg straight. Lift the right knee & externally rotate the right arm back to grasp the ankle, keeping the knees together. Inhale as you lift the left arm, drishti in front of you to maintain balance and press the grasped ankle away from the buttocks, lifting the right knee straight back, rather than bowed out to the side, until thigh is parallel to the floor. Slide the hand from the ankle to the toes, rotating both shoulders upward & back with elbows pointing to the sky as both hands clasp the toes. Hold comfortably for several moments & repeat on other side.

Parivrtta Trikonasana, revolved triangle posture
Parivrtta = revolved; Tri = three; kona = angle. Practice of this pose tones the hamstring, calf, and thigh muscles, as well as increasing blood flow to the lower part of the spine thus allowing the spine and back muscles to function properly. Pains in the back are relieved, the hip muscles are strengthened, and the abdominal muscles are invigorated. Chest is expanded making roomfor deep breathing. Begin in 5 pointed star position with legs spread as wide as legs are long. Rotate the right leg & torso 90°, right foot points forward, heel of forward leg is in alignment with instep of back leg. Lifting up out of the waist, as you extend the left arm forward, fingertips reaching to opposite wall then lowering toward the right leg, sternum reaching towards the toes - forward & down, and over the right thigh, left hip rotating forward, right hip pulling back so hips are in alignment. Press left hand ultimately to outside of right foot, extending the spine & back muscles. Hold for several comfortable breaths as you increase the rotation of the chest to the right as right hand reaches up to the ceiling, drishti (gaze) to raised fingers or ceiling. Repeat on opposite side.

Halasana, the plow
Hala = Plow, the shape of which this posture resembles. A continuation of the shoulderstand which is called the "Mother" of all poses, because just as a mother tries to keep the family happy and in harmony, so this pose works to harmonize body, mind, & spirit. In particular, contraction of the stomach rejuvenates the abdominal organs; forward bending of the spine relieves back ache, tight shoulders are relieved; interlocking the fingers relieves cramping of the hands and fresh blood & oxygen nourishes the brain.

Virabhadrasana II, the warrior
In this pose our higher self rallies over our lower self. Hips & shoulders rotate to the side as legs maintain same positioning as in Warrior I. The chest is fully expanded to allow for deep breathing & allowing the upper torso to lift up out of the waist, crown of head held high, drishti forward. The wider the stance, the deeper the front knee bend, the more intense the pose. Outer edge of back foot is firmly grounded, back leg straight, pelvis sinking towards the floor as the front thigh eventually becomes parallel to the floor being careful not to allow the knee to lunge past the ankle. Stiffness in the shoulders and the back is relieved, the ankles and knees are toned, the leg muscles are strengthened and become more shapely, cramps in the calf and thigh muscles are relieved, and elasticity to the leg and back muscles is increased.

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Nite Lites

Photoetched copper, nickel, or brass with a satin oxide & black wash finish, then protected with 2 coatings of clear matt lacquer. Attach to standard fixture (with on/off switch & standard size bulb included).

Moon Goddess , otherwise known
as Ustrasana, the camel
This backward bending position is known as the "Asana of Firmness" or the Sitting Wheel. It strengthens the back & thigh muscles as well as develops the flexibility in the back, opens the throat & heart chakra, as the chest expands with the breath. Kneel on the floor with knees either together or parallel (hip width apart). Stand up on the knees, lifting up out of the waist (so as not to crunch the back) on the inhale as you swing the right arm toward the front left of the body and arc up over & behind you, reaching for the right heel or as a modification, place hand in the small of the back. Accelerate the thighs forward while allowing the head to drop back. Breathe smoothly for several full breaths, lengthening the hold as your practice grows with time & patience, and of course more practice! On the exhale, bring the head & back forward & go into Child's pose as a counter pose. $25.00

Padmasana
Padma = Lotus, a symbol of creation. This posture is often used for meditation and pranayama (rhythmic control of the breath). Once the stiffness in the knees and ankles is alleviated through practice of this position, lotus pose becomes a very relaxing posture. The body becomes relaxed without being slouched. The erect back and crossed legs keeps one alert and attentive. The abdominal organs are toned through increased blood circulation in the abdomen and lumbar areas. $25.00

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