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 nurturing force and silent wisdom of the world. From devotion to the Mother Goddess to contemporary Mother's Day celebrations, humanity honors this feminine principle, both mystical and carnal. In the yoga tradition, every breath, every posture, every 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, conscious journey, a universal tribute to the link between yoga, motherhood and the ancestral memory that connects us all to Mother Earth.
Written by TINA - May 2025
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WHAT YOU'RE ABOUT TO DISCOVER
- How yoga becomes a space of renewal for today's mothers, to breathe easier, 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 energy of feminine creation.
- Rituals to share or offer, to honor the mother-child bond: gentle practices, meditations, heart postures for two.
- A poetic world tour of Mother's Days, from India to Thailand, from Egypt to Argentina, where the maternal bond becomes a universal celebration.
- The art ofgiving a meaningful gift: natural yoga mats, ritual objects, wellness membership cards... for a lasting, aligned celebration.
- Yoga as a bridge between generations, nourished by stories, gestures passed down and moments shared on the mat.
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YOGA, A PRECIOUS REFUGE FOR TODAY'S MOTHERS
They move forward relentlessly, weaving the invisible links of daily life, orchestrating appointments, emotions and needs - often before they even emerge. Today's mothers silently carry an immense mental load, nourished by love but weighed down by the injunction to master everything. In this tumult, yoga becomes more than a physical discipline: it's a space 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 present, vibrant, offered with every breath. Yoga for moms becomes a sanctuary: a safe place to deposit accumulated tensions, incessant thoughts, 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 demands neither conditions nor validation.
Practised regularly, even for just a few minutes a day, yoga re-establishes a form of inner autonomy. It allows us to reconnect with our personal compass, to honor our own rhythm, limits and resources. It reminds us that, before being a mother, we are women, souls on the move, with their own needs, dreams and silences. Yoga thus becomes an act of radical tenderness towards oneself - an essential resource, to better welcome life, its impulses as well as its storms.
And if we can't always extract ourselves from the world, we can at least, every day, find ourselves in this sacred space, on a mat, between two heartbeats.
SHAKTI, MATERNAL POWER IN THE YOGIC TRADITION
At the heart of yogic tradition lies an original, vibrant, creative energy: Shakti. A feminine principle par excellence, Shakti is more than just a divine figure: she is the breath of all manifestation, the force that gives birth, transforms and 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 every woman this regenerative power that crosses time, cycles and lineages.
In ancient texts, Shakti is inseparable from consciousness, represented by Shiva. One cannot exist without the other. Consciousness without energy is inert, energy without consciousness is chaotic. Together, they dance creation. This sacred duality invites us to look at 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 doesn't confine the feminine to softness or vulnerability. It recognizes her in her totality: in her strength, her patience, her endurance, her inner fire. Every posture, every breath, every meditation becomes an offering to this intuitive intelligence, to this inner matrix that knows, feels and welcomes. Even women who are not biologically mothers carry this maternal energy within them - Shakti knows no boundaries, circulating freely between beings.
In an age when motherhood is often lived under pressure, idealized or invisibilized, 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: LOVING GESTURES BETWEEN MOTHER AND CHILD
There are gestures that forge bonds stronger than words. Suspended moments, made up 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 rituals, but heartfelt impulses, driven by the intention to be together, in full presence, in the gentleness of the moment.
A mat on the floor, a singing bowl opening up the space, two breaths in harmony. The child sits on his mother's legs, their hands joined in a mudrā of the heart. We breathe together. We listen to each other. We sometimes laugh, we move lightly, we explore the body with curiosity. In these gentle practices for two, there's no need for perfection. What counts is the connection. The attention. The warmth of a touch, the magic of a shared breath.
For toddlers, the simplest postures - such as butterfly, cat or cobra - become imitation games, moments of bodily awakening. For older children, two-person sequences can evolve into intuitive dances or mini yin yoga sessions. And for teenagers, guided meditation, massages or silent sharing become priceless spaces of reconnection.
Offering a mother-child ritual means cultivating a shared memory, a feeling of emotional security that will last a lifetime. It sows the seeds of bonding, respect and presence in the child's heart. It also enables the mother to step out of her role and return to her essence: that of a vibrant, loving, deeply connected being. Yoga then becomes a bridge between two souls, a subtle language that is lived with the body, with the heart.
MOTHERS OF THE WORLD: A UNIVERSAL TRIBUTE
Everywhere on the planet, mothers are celebrated, honored, carried by simple gestures and profound rituals that speak of love and gratitude. While Mother's Day varies according to culture, date and symbol, it reveals one constant: the universal need to pay homage to the one who gives life, who watches over, who guides. Behind the differences, the same vibration circulates: that of the nurturing, protective, deeply sacred feminine.
In India, the energy of the mother is intertwined with devotion to Goddess Durga, the protector with a thousand arms, or to Parvati, gentle and strong, the incarnation of divine maternity.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 is celebrated on August 12, the birthday of Queen Sirikit, considered the mother of all. Jasmine flowers, a symbol of purity and tenderness, are offered in a deeply spiritual atmosphere.
As far back as ancient Egypt, the goddess Isis - universal mother, magician and healer - was honored in large ritual processions. In Argentina, the third Sunday in October is reserved for mothers, in an atmosphere combining Catholic traditions and popular culture. Everywhere, the roots of these celebrations lie in an ancient memory: that of Mother Earth, of transmission, of gratitude.
And in France, beyond the pasta necklaces and peony bouquets, there's also this precious opportunity to remember that celebrating a mother isn't just about saying thank you: it's 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 link to origins, and to say through practice: I see you, I honor you.
OFFER MEANINGFUL RITUAL OBJECTS OR BENEVOLENT GIFTS
Giving to a mother sometimes means trying to say what words alone cannot express. It means looking for a gesture that resonates, an object that touches, an attention that endures. What if we dared to move away from expected gifts, and return to meaningful gifts rooted in intention, beauty and awareness? Giving then becomes a ritual in itself, a way of honoring others with delicacy and depth.
A natural yoga mat, for example, is more than just an accessory: it's an invitation to return to oneself, to daily care, to grounding. Chosen from sustainable materials - such as vegetable rubber or cork - it becomes a direct echo of the values of the person receiving it. It embodies respect for the living, a connection to the Earth, and the choice of an inner path. This type of gift doesn't just sit in a cupboard: it accompanies, inspires and becomes a silent confidant for ordinary days as well as for great journeys.
But you can also offer a ritual object, such as a candle scented with essential oils, an illustrated oracle, a mala, or even an intention booklet. These are simple gifts, but they carry a subtle energy: that of a sacred space to be recreated at home. They remind us that spirituality can be gentle, embodied and integrated into everyday life.
And for mothers who like to pamper themselves in depth, why not give a wellness membership card? Privileged access, inspiring content, discounts on ethical products... This type of gift prolongs the heart's impulse long after the big day. It nurtures, it accompanies, it enhances an inner process.
To offer with awareness is to say to the other: "I see you. I'm listening. 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. Far from being an isolated practice, yoga becomes a bridge between ages, between histories, between bodies. It links mother to child, grandmother to granddaughter, the female line in all its strength, vulnerability and memory.
How many women discover yoga at a pivotal moment in their maternity - in search of stability, anchoring, a return to breath after the blossoming of a new inner world? And how many others, later on, pass it on to their children, sometimes without naming it, but embodying listening, presence and slowness? Because practising yoga isn't just a matter of chaining postures together: it's about proposing a gentler, more attentive, more inhabited way of relating.
On the carpet, the child observes. Imitates. He smells. And even if he doesn't understand everything, he registers this form of attention offered by the adult. Later, perhaps, he'll take up this gesture again. He'll remember the mornings we shared, the silences we breathed together, the feeling of being fully welcomed. In this way, yoga becomes a living heritage, a common language passed on effortlessly, woven from simple gestures and genuine presence.
In a world that often cuts generations off from each other, that separates childhood from middle age, the transmission of yoga brings people together. It reminds us that we have all been carried, cradled and 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 inspired by the Indian Ocean and Yoga
Since childhood, this intrepid traveler has criss-crossed the globe, leaving her footprints on beaches the world over.Passionate about surfing, scuba diving and sailing, she has made the ocean 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.
Through her explorations, yoga has become more than a practice for her - it's a way of life.
Between morning surf sessions and meditative sunsets, she has found in yoga a perfect balance of strength, fluidity 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 adventuress 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.
