MOTHER'S DAY, AN ETERNAL TRIBUTE TO THE SACRED FEMININE
Since the earliest civilizations, the figure of the Mother has revealed the breath of creation, the nourishing force and silent wisdom of the world . From devotion to the Mother Goddess to contemporary celebrations of Mother's Day, humanity honors this feminine principle , both mystical and carnal. In the tradition of yoga, each breath, each posture, each moment of presence becomes an offering to this sacred feminine—whether it inhabits our bodies, our lineages, or our outlook on life.
This post is a gentle and conscious journey, a universal tribute to the link between yoga, motherhood , and this ancestral memory which connects us all to Mother Earth.
Written by TINA - May 2025
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WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO DISCOVER
• How yoga becomes a space of renewal for today's mothers, to breathe better, lighten the mental load and return to oneself with tenderness.
• What the yogic tradition teaches us about motherhood as a sacred force , through the figure of Shakti and the feminine energy of creation.
• Rituals to share or offer , to honor the mother-child bond: gentle practices, meditations, postures of the heart for two.
• A poetic world tour of Mother's Day , from India to Thailand, from Egypt to Argentina, where the maternal bond becomes a universal celebration.
• The art of giving a meaningful gift : yoga mat natural, ritual objects, wellness membership card… for a sustainable and aligned celebration.
• Yoga as a bridge between generations , nourished by stories, transmitted gestures and moments shared on the mat.
"Let's take a look"!
YOGA, A PRECIOUS REFUGE FOR TODAY'S MOTHERS
They move forward relentlessly, weaving the invisible bonds of daily life, orchestrating appointments, emotions, needs—often before they even emerge. Today's mothers silently carry an immense mental burden , nourished by love but weighed down by the injunction to control everything. In this tumult, yoga becomes more than a physical discipline: it is a place of refuge, a return to the essential, a breath that lightens and repairs.
On the mat, everything calms down. There's no to-do list, no performance to achieve. Just the vibrant present, offered with every breath. Yoga for moms becomes a sanctuary: a safe place to release accumulated tension, incessant thoughts, and external demands. Through conscious movement and deep breathing, the body relaxes, the heart opens, and the mind finds space. This is where true self-care begins—the kind that requires no conditions or validation.
Practiced regularly, even for a few minutes a day, yoga reestablishes a form of inner autonomy. It allows us to reconnect with our personal compass, to honor our own rhythm, our limits, our resources. It reminds us that before being a mother, we are a woman, a soul on a journey, with our needs, our dreams, our silences. Yoga then becomes an act of radical tenderness towards ourselves—an essential renewal , to better welcome life, its impulses as well as its storms.
And if we cannot always remove ourselves from the world, we can at least, every day, find ourselves in this sacred space, on a mat, between two heartbeats.
SHAKTI, MOTHERLY POWER IN THE YOGIC TRADITION
At the heart of the yogic tradition, there is an original, vibrant, creative energy: Shakti . The feminine principle par excellence, Shakti is not limited to a divine figure: she is the breath of all manifestation, the force that gives birth, transforms, heals. She is the essence of motherhood in all its forms - whether embodied in a body that gives birth, in a hand that nourishes, or in a presence that envelops. Honoring the sacred feminine means recognizing in each woman this power of regeneration that crosses time, cycles, lineages.
In ancient texts, Shakti is inseparable from consciousness, represented by Shiva . One does not exist without the other. Consciousness without energy is inert; energy without consciousness is chaotic. Together, they dance creation. This sacred duality invites us to view motherhood not as a function, but as a living expression of the union between energy and consciousness. Being a mother—or carrying the world with this maternal vibration—then becomes a spiritual act, an extension of this cosmic dance.
Traditional yoga does not confine the feminine to gentleness or vulnerability. It recognizes it in its totality: in its strength, its patience, its endurance, its inner fire. Each posture, each breath, each meditation becomes an offering to this intuitive intelligence, to this inner matrix that knows, that feels, that welcomes. Even women who are not biological mothers carry this maternal energy within them—Shakti knows no boundaries; it flows freely between beings.
In an era where motherhood is often experienced under pressure, idealized, or rendered invisible, connecting with Shakti means restoring this experience to its sacred, ancestral, and universal dimension. It means remembering that the power of the feminine in yoga lies not in submission or silence, but in creation, transformation, and the capacity to love radically. And in every mother—present, absent, spiritual, earthly—Shakti continues to vibrate.
SHARED RITUALS: GESTURES OF LOVE BETWEEN MOTHER AND CHILD
There are gestures that create bonds stronger than words. Suspended moments, made of full silences and trusting glances, where everything is said without speaking. In the world of yoga, these moments become rituals , simple but powerful, to nourish the mother-child relationship, strengthen it, illuminate it. These are not fixed or codified rites, but impulses of the heart, carried by the intention of being together, in full presence, in the sweetness of the moment.
A mat placed on the floor, a singing bowl opening the space, two breaths harmonizing. The child sits on his mother's legs, their hands joined in a heart mudra. We breathe together. We listen to each other. We laugh sometimes, we move lightly, we explore the body with curiosity. In these gentle practices for two , there is no need for perfection. What matters is the connection. The attention. The warmth of a touch, the magic of a shared breath.
For toddlers, the simplest poses—like the butterfly, cat, or cobra poses—become imitative games, moments of physical awakening. For older children, partnered routines can evolve into intuitive dances or mini-yin yoga sessions. And for teens, guided meditation, massages, or silent sharing become invaluable spaces for reconnection.
Offering a mother-child ritual is cultivating a shared memory, a feeling of emotional security that will last a lifetime. It is sowing in the child's heart the seed of connection, respect, and presence. It also allows the mother to step out of the role and return to the essence: that of a vibrant, loving, and deeply connected being. Yoga then becomes a bridge between two souls, a subtle language that is experienced with the body and the heart.
MOTHERS OF THE WORLD: A UNIVERSAL TRIBUTE
All over the planet, mothers are celebrated, honored, carried by simple gestures and profound rituals that tell of love and gratitude. If Mother's Day varies according to cultures, dates, symbols, it reveals a constant: this universal need to pay homage to the one who gives life, who watches over, who guides. Behind the differences, it is the same vibration that circulates: that of the nourishing, protective, profoundly sacred feminine .
In India, the mother's energy is combined with devotion to the Goddess Durga , the thousand-armed protector, or to Parvati , gentle and strong, the incarnation of divine motherhood. “ Matru-Puja ” is also celebrated, an intimate ceremony during which the child washes his mother's feet as a sign of gratitude. In Thailand, Mother's Day takes place on August 12, the birthday of Queen Sirikit, considered the mother of all. Jasmine flowers are offered, a symbol of purity and tenderness, in a deeply spiritual atmosphere.
Even in ancient Egypt, the Goddess Isis —universal mother, magician, and healer—was honored in grand ritual processions. In Argentina, the third Sunday of October is reserved for mothers, in an atmosphere that blends Catholic traditions and popular culture. Everywhere, the roots of these festivals are rooted in an ancient memory: that of Mother Earth , of transmission, of gratitude.
And in France, beyond the pasta necklaces or the peony bouquets, there is also this precious opportunity to remember that celebrating a mother is not just about saying thank you: it is about recognizing her as a pillar, a source, a living memory. This world tour of mothers is a multilingual song, a poem without borders. Yoga, too, is in tune with this—it offers a space to honor this universality, to meditate on our connection to our origins, and to say through practice: I see you, I honor you.
GIVE RITUAL OBJECTS OR CARING GIFTS WITH MEANING
Giving to a mother is sometimes an attempt to say what words alone are not enough to express. It is seeking a gesture that resonates, an object that touches, an attention that transcends time. What if we dared to move away from expected gifts, to return to gifts that carry meaning , rooted in intention, beauty and conscience? Giving then becomes a ritual in itself, a way of honoring the other with delicacy and depth.
A natural yoga mat , for example, is not just an accessory: it is an invitation to return to oneself, to daily care, to grounding. Chosen in sustainable materials —such as plant-based rubber or cork—it becomes a direct echo of the values of the person who receives it. It embodies respect for life, connection to the Earth, and the choice of an inner path. This type of gift cannot be stored in a closet: it accompanies, it inspires, it becomes a silent confidant for ordinary days as well as great journeys.
But we can also offer a ritual object , such as a candle scented with essential oils, an illustrated oracle, a mala, or even a notebook of intentions. These are simple gifts, but they carry a subtle energy: that of a sacred space to recreate at home. They remind us that spirituality can be gentle, embodied, integrated into everyday life.
And for mothers who love to take care of themselves deeply, why not offer a wellness membership card ? Privileged access, inspiring content, discounts on ethical products... This type of gift extends the warmth of the heart long after the big day. It nourishes, it supports, it enhances an inner journey.
Because giving with awareness is saying to the other: "I see you. I listen to you. I'm offering you a moment to yourself." And that, sometimes, is worth a thousand bouquets.
YOGA, A SUBTLE BRIDGE BETWEEN GENERATIONS
In the silence of a posture, in the rhythm of a transmitted breath, something invisible but profoundly alive is woven: an intergenerational bond . Yoga, far from being an isolated practice, then becomes a bridge between ages, between stories, between bodies. It connects mother to child, grandmother to granddaughter, the female lineage in all that it carries of strength, vulnerability and memory.
How many women discover yoga at a pivotal moment in their motherhood—in search of stability, grounding, a return to breath after the blossoming of a new inner world? And how many others, later, pass it on to their children, sometimes without naming it, but embodying listening, presence, slowness? Because practicing yoga is not just about stringing together postures: it is about offering a gentler, more attentive, more inhabited way of relating .
On the mat, the child observes. He imitates. He feels. And even if he doesn't understand everything, he registers this form of attention that the adult offers him. Later, perhaps, he will repeat this gesture. He will remember these mornings shared, these silences breathed together, this feeling of being fully welcomed. Yoga thus becomes a living heritage , a common language transmitted effortlessly, woven from simple gestures and true presences.
In a world that often divides generations, separating childhood from adulthood, the transmission of knowledge through yoga unites. It reminds us that we have all been carried, rocked, guided—and that we all, in turn, have something to offer. This is perhaps the most beautiful gift to offer a mother: a shared moment, a moment of reconnection, a breath of eternity.
Thank you TINA for this post
Thank you for this sensitive and inspiring journey, which aptly celebrates the power of the maternal bond and the wisdom of the feminine in the practice of yoga. A tender and universal tribute, like a breath that intoxicates us.
TINA's Bio
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TINA
1994, Reunion Island & Mauritius, a Life driven by the Indian Ocean and Yoga
Since childhood, this intrepid traveler has traveled the globe, leaving her footprints on beaches around the world.Passionate about surfing, scuba diving and sailing, she has made the oceans her playground and source of inspiration.
The freedom of the waves, the serenity of the ocean depths and the wind in his sails have punctuated his journey, always guided by a quest for connection with nature.
It was through her explorations that yoga became more than a practice for her – it was a way of life.
Between early morning surf sessions and meditative sunsets, she found in yoga a perfect balance of strength, flow and self-awareness.
Today, she combines her passion for water sports with teaching yoga and is part of the Yogaterrae team, here in France, in the South West and often remotely :)
This adventurer is a true source of inspiration for anyone who aspires to live in harmony with their body and nature.
Through her stories of incredible experiences, she invites everyone to open up to a world where every wave, every breath and every posture is a celebration of life.
