According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2010 is the Year of a Golden Tiger, which begins on February 14, 2010 and ends on February 2, 2011. The first day of the lunar New Year 2010 falls on the 14th day of February, which is Saint Valentine's Day, so it is a day the West celebrates as a lovers' day, a day of romance. To the Chinese, it is the start of the Golden Tiger Year.
The Tiger is the third sign in the cycle of Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animal signs. It is a sign of courage. This fearless and fiery fighter is revered by the ancient Chinese as the sign that wards off the three main disasters of a household: fire, thieves and ghosts. On New Year's day itself, it is beneficial to celebrate, to be happy, to have smiling faces, and to refrain from scowling, quarreling, or criticizing anyone. [http://www.springsgreetingcards.com/catalogs/store.asp?pid=48494&catid=22647]
The Tiger is one of the most beautiful creatures on the planet, and is feared and revered in equal measure. The Tiger symbolizes the female Yin energy as opposed to the Yang male energy of the dragon. The Tiger also represents earth, while the dragon represents Heaven. The powerful and stealth prowess of the Tiger inspire the martial art movements of many Kung-Fu masters.
Based on this exerpt, an appropriate sequence might include Yin components, Vinyasa flow and grounding poses.
Thoughts and points to consider while practicing include strength [mental, physical, emotional], courage to accept where we are at this moment, and yamas such as ahimsa, satya, asteya, bramacharya, and aparigraha.
It is interesting that the Tiger's two main features are rashness and hesitation, a pair of contradictions. If a Tiger knows how to relax and do things according to the situation, they can become quite successful. What a wonderful yogic thought; balancing rashness and hesitation, accepting challenges and just "being" in the situation
Yes, I think I like that plan.
Om Shanti
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