Shiva is the supreme God of Yoga. He possesses a cosmic consciousness, reigns above the world of duality and can be seen as the symbol of a victorious yogi. It lives and reigns in the light (peace-unity-bliss) and, as a cosmic consciousness, it can present itself in various forms. The most famous incarnations of Shiva are the meditator, the bliss (the karma yogi), the one who sacrifices the ego (subordinate to the goddess Kali under the Divine will) and the one who dances with life (Nataraja). Shiva is the Master of life, and lives it fully with the qualities of earth (associated with Brahma, happiness), fire (associated with Rudra, power), water (associated with Vishnu, love), air (associated with Muni, wisdom) and the ether (associated with all that exists, space, unity, transcendence).
Steps
Step 1. Wave your fists near your head and think:
"I am a winner. I reach my goal. … My goal is …."
Step 2. Massage your feet on the floor and visualize Mount Meru, think:
"I am sitting on Mount Meru (Himalaya). I maintain equanimity in pain. I am walking my way with perseverance."
Step 3. Make large circles around you with your hands, visualize the cosmos full of stars, and think:
"I live in the great system (totality, nature). I accept all things the way and the state they are."
Step 4. Visualize the Kundalini Serpent inside you, rotate your spine, move your toes and think:
"I am a Hatha Yogi. I save myself with my spiritual exercises."
Step 5. Move your hand, send light to all beings and think:
"I send light to (name). May all beings be happy. May the whole world be happy." Shiva means "The Good" and works for the purpose of a happy world.
Step 6. Rub your palms in front of your heart chakra, visualize the sky above you and think:
"Om, enlightened Masters. Om, inner wisdom. Guide me and help me on my way."
Step 7. Focus on an image or statue of Shiva
Move your hand and take the energy from Shiva. Intensely repeat the mantra "Om Namah Shivaya" (I connect with Shiva) or "Shivo Ham" (I am Shiva) and feel how Shiva's energy flows along with the mantra within you.
Step 8. Put your hands on your pelvis, move your toes and think for a minute on the mantra "Om Shanti
Om Pace in the belly. Then pause for a minute with each thought. The spine is straight and the belly is relaxed. Just sit still. Don't think. Then rest.
