last thoughts on yoga studio name -- just a little more help?

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone:

 

Yesterday, I received a suggestion that perhaps I could ask Swamiji to name the

studio, and that the studio would then have his blessings. Would Swamiji be

willing to do this? My only wish was that the name be fairly short and easy to

pronounce for those who are new to yoga, and have no knowledge of Sanskrit.

 

I was thinking to go with " yoga sharanam " because this puts the word " yoga " in

the name, so people will know it is a yoga studio, and also gives the idea of

taking refuge in the practices of yoga (which, of course, include meditation and

mantra). But some people have said that " yoga sharanam " is not really correct

grammatically, and that it should be " yogam sharanam. " Could someone with a

knowledge of Sanskrit advise on this?

 

I really wish that I could call it " devi sharanam, " but am afraid that this may

offend students who have different religious/spiritual beliefs.

 

 

Thanks to everyone who helped out with this, and maybe Swamiji will agree to

step in and give a name.

 

Rosetta

 

, Kulasundari Devi <sundari wrote:

>

> Devi Sharanam - literally, taking refuge in the goddess.

>

> Yoga Sharanam would mean taking refuge in Yoga. This may be more appropriate

> to a wider variety of people, and the decoration of your yoga studio can

> reflect a further layer of meaning, as Yoga has the connotation both of

> disciplined practice and of union with the divine.

>

> -kulasundari

>

>

>

>

> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 5:44 AM, Venkat Machiraju <

> venkatmachiraju65 wrote:

>

> >

> >

> > Devi Saranam - Yoga for Children of Mother Earth

> > Devi Daya Yogasala - Mother's Compassion Yoga Centre

> >

> > ------------------------------

> >

> > nierika

> > Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:30:34 -0500

> > [www.ShreeMaa.org] Re: to Rosetta about name for Yoga practice

> >

> >

> > Dear Rosetta ~ what immediately came to mind was " Ma Devi Yoga " or " Ma

> > Devi Peacefulness Yoga. " I wish you the best in finding the right name and

> > in your teaching endeavors. Shanti ~ Linda

> >

> > Rosetta wrote:

> >

> > The Devi Mandir community is usually so helpful in every way with questions

> > about puja, but I wonder if anyone would be interested to chime in on this

> > question.

> >

> > I would like to find a name for my yoga studio that would reflect taking

> > refuge in the Divine Mother, but knowing that Sanskrit is an inflected

> > language, I don't want to make a mistake in naming it.

> >

> > Could anyone suggest a short and easily pronounceable name that would call

> > on the protection/blessing of Devi? I had thought of something like " Yoga

> > Saranam, " but I don't know if that makes sense.

> >

> > I want people to feel that our yoga classes will be a peaceful refuge from

> > the stresses that so many people are feeling now. (Also want people to

> > understand that our yoga classes won't be for physical exercise only, but

> > will always have a strong spiritual component.)

> >

> >

> >

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> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I would say not to be afraid to put Devi in your name.

The divine feminine is so needed at this time.

Many will feel happy to feel the mother's warmth at this time and you could get a beautiful murthy to put in your studio.

It would be lovely and would make people feel safe and warm.

I do not think it is too religious and those who are supposed to come to you will come to you.

Go with what you feel and love and all her bounty will be with you.

 

From: rosaroja24Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:59:35 +0000[www.ShreeMaa.org] last thoughts on yoga studio name -- just a little more help?

 

 

Hello everyone:Yesterday, I received a suggestion that perhaps I could ask Swamiji to name the studio, and that the studio would then have his blessings. Would Swamiji be willing to do this? My only wish was that the name be fairly short and easy to pronounce for those who are new to yoga, and have no knowledge of Sanskrit.I was thinking to go with "yoga sharanam" because this puts the word "yoga" in the name, so people will know it is a yoga studio, and also gives the idea of taking refuge in the practices of yoga (which, of course, include meditation and mantra). But some people have said that "yoga sharanam" is not really correct grammatically, and that it should be "yogam sharanam." Could someone with a knowledge of Sanskrit advise on this?I really wish that I could call it "devi sharanam," but am afraid that this may offend students who have different religious/spiritual beliefs.Thanks to everyone who helped out with this, and maybe Swamiji will agree to step in and give a name.Rosetta , Kulasundari Devi <sundari wrote:>> Devi Sharanam - literally, taking refuge in the goddess.> > Yoga Sharanam would mean taking refuge in Yoga. This may be more appropriate> to a wider variety of people, and the decoration of your yoga studio can> reflect a further layer of meaning, as Yoga has the connotation both of> disciplined practice and of union with the divine.> > -kulasundari> > > > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 5:44 AM, Venkat Machiraju <> venkatmachiraju65 wrote:> > >> >> > Devi Saranam - Yoga for Children of Mother Earth> > Devi Daya Yogasala - Mother's Compassion Yoga Centre> >> > ------------------------------> > > > nierika > Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:30:34 -0500> > [www.ShreeMaa.org] Re: to Rosetta about name for Yoga practice> >> >> > Dear Rosetta ~ what immediately came to mind was "Ma Devi Yoga" or "Ma> > Devi Peacefulness Yoga." I wish you the best in finding the right name and> > in your teaching endeavors. Shanti ~ Linda> >> > Rosetta wrote:> >> > The Devi Mandir community is usually so helpful in every way with questions> > about puja, but I wonder if anyone would be interested to chime in on this> > question.> >> > I would like to find a name for my yoga studio that would reflect taking> > refuge in the Divine Mother, but knowing that Sanskrit is an inflected> > language, I don't want to make a mistake in naming it.> >> > Could anyone suggest a short and easily pronounceable name that would call> > on the protection/blessing of Devi? I had thought of something like "Yoga> > Saranam," but I don't know if that makes sense.> >> > I want people to feel that our yoga classes will be a peaceful refuge from> > the stresses that so many people are feeling now. (Also want people to> > understand that our yoga classes won't be for physical exercise only, but> > will always have a strong spiritual component.)> >> >> >> > ------------------------------> > Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you're up to on> > Facebook. <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691811>> >> > > >>

 

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[Guest guest]

How about Atman Sharanam to convey refuge for the soul. This is a fairly

universal concept religiously and shouldn't offend (at least one wouldn't

think). Then below could be something in English like . . . Idk. My English is

sorta rusty y'all. Btw, I'm on my wife's little iPod thingy and can't figure

out how to delete the preceeding message content; sorry.

 

 

, " rosaroja24 " <rosaroja24 wrote:

>

> Hello every

> Yesterday, I received a suggestion that perhaps I could ask Swamiji to name

the studio, and that the studio would then have his blessings. Would Swamiji be

willing to do this? My only wish was that the name be fairly short and easy to

pronounce for those who are new to yoga, and have no knowledge of Sanskrit.

>

> I was thinking to go with " yoga sharanam " because this puts the word " yoga " in

the name, so people will know it is a yoga studio, and also gives the idea of

taking refuge in the practices of yoga (which, of course, include meditation and

mantra). But some people have said that " yoga sharanam " is not really correct

grammatically, and that it should be " yogam sharanam. " Could someone with a

knowldge of Sanskrit advise on this

>

> I really wish that I could call it " devi sharanam, " but am afraid that this

may offend students who have different religious/spiritual beliefs.

>

>

> Thanks to everyone who helped out with this, and maybe Swamiji will agree to

step in and give a name.

>

> Rosetta

>

> , Kulasundari Devi <sundari@> wrote:

> >

> > Devi Sharanam - literally, taking refuge in the goddess.

> >

> > Yoga Sharanam would mean taking refuge in Yoga. This may be more appropriate

> > to a wider variety of people, and the decoration of your yoga studio can

> > reflect a further layer of meaning, as Yoga has the connotation both of

> > disciplined practice and of union with the divine.

> >

> > -kulasundari

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 5:44 AM, Venkat Machiraju <

> > venkatmachiraju65@> wrote:

> >

> > >

> > >

> > > Devi Saranam - Yoga for Children of Mother Earth

> > > Devi Daya Yogasala - Mother's Compassion Yoga Centre

> > >

> > > ------------------------------

> > >

> > > nierika@

> > > Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:30:34 -0500

> > > [www.ShreeMaa.org] Re: to Rosetta about name for Yoga practice

> > >

> > >

> > > Dear Rosetta ~ what immediately came to mind was " Ma Devi Yoga " or " Ma

> > > Devi Peacefulness Yoga. " I wish you the best in finding the right name and

> > > in your teaching endeavors. Shanti ~ Linda

> > >

> > > Rosetta wrote:

> > >

> > > The Devi Mandir community is usually so helpful in every way with

questions

> > > about puja, but I wonder if anyone would be interested to chime in on this

> > > question.

> > >

> > > I would like to find a name for my yoga studio that would reflect taking

> > > refuge in the Divine Mother, but knowing that Sanskrit is an inflected

> > > language, I don't want to make a mistake in naming it.

> > >

> > > Could anyone suggest a short and easily pronounceable name that would call

> > > on the protection/blessing of Devi? I had thought of something like " Yoga

> > > Saranam, " but I don't know if that makes sense.

> > >

> > > I want people to feel that our yoga classes will be a peaceful refuge from

> > > the stresses that so many people are feeling now. (Also want people to

> > > understand that our yoga classes won't be for physical exercise only, but

> > > will always have a strong spiritual component.)

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > ------------------------------

> > > Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you're up to on

> > > Facebook. <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691811>

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>