Thank YELPAntwerpen for the mention and this picture.
In some Yogic circles it is traditional to perform 108 sun salutations upon
the changing of seasons.
First day of summer,winter solstice, and autumnal equinoxes.
Done in large groups and often as an "offering".
An offering of Peace or Unity.
We use the performing of the sun salutations to recharge our Soul.
There are so many beautifull meanings to the 108 symbol..
From the 108 Upanishads comprimising Indiam Philosophy to
*108 being the number of names for Shiva.
*108 being the number of names for Buddha.
*108 being the number of beads in a Catholic rosary to a Tibetan mala..
*Stages of the Soul -Atman goes through 108 stages on the Journey.
*Desires-It is said there are 108 earthly desires in mortals.
*Lies-It is said that there are 108 lies that humans tell.
*Delusion-It is said that there 108 human delusions or forms of ignorance.
*Time-Some say there are 108 feelings with 36 related to the past, 36 related to the future and 36 related to the present.
*Sanskrit Alphabet-has 54 letters each has a masculine and feminine aspect.54x2=108.
*Dance:There 108 forms of dance in Indian traditions..and so forth.
Namaste <3

Bhujangasana /Cobra Posture

I rise up from the center of my Being to meet life with an open Heart..'

Stressed out ?Sick of that tight, achy back? Then this pose is one you should give a try!

it is significantly usefull at relieving discomfort in the muscles of the back,

neck and abdomen.Furthermore, a little time spent in cobra pose can go a long way in alleviating stress, anxiety and depression.

In Sanskrit "Bhujanga" means serpent or snake and "asana" means "pose" hence the english term , "cobra pose".

This invigorating backbend was named such because Bhujangasana  reflects the posture of a cobra that has its hood raised.

Lie on your belly. Bring your forehead to the floor.Bend your elbows, place your palms near the lower ribs, and keep your lower arms perpendicular to the floor.

Exhale, press down with your hands, lengthen through the side body, and lift the head of your arm bones up and away from the floor.

Draw your shoulder blades onto your back.

Press all ten toenails down and draw muscularly from your feet up into the core of  your pelvis.

Anchor your tailbone down.

On your next inhale, press your hands down and lengthen from the waistline up into the armpits.

Lift your torso up and pin the heads of your arm bones back.

From the core of your pelvis extend up the spine through the crown of the head.

Press your knuckles down.Hold for a few breaths.

Exhale , release, and rest on your belly.

Namaste !