This weekend I attended a yoga workshop given by American Yogis, Nicholas and Amanda Giacomini. They teach at their studio in Northern California, Yoga Toes. Interestingly, Nick has recorded an album of yoga rap music titled Elephant Power. His work marries the devotional spirit of music from India with the invigorating vibe of hip hop. The first evening we learned of Ganesh, a deity with an elephant head in the hindu pantheon, revered as the remover of obstacles. The second evening focused on the mischievous monkey god, Hanuman. It was a weekend of meditation, art, vigorous flow, and dancing. Of course I can’t forget the hip hop where at times MC Yogi would break into rap and all would respond, Om Gaṃ Ganapataye Namah!
MC Yogi
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