The Significance of 108

Why 108?

Throughout history 108 has multi-dimensional meaning and carries spiritual significance in various cultures. 

Let’s look at this magical number 108...

• 108 is the number of beads on a Yoga Mala
• 108 is the number of names for Shiva
• 108 is the number of names given to different Hindu deities, recital of these names is counted on the 108  Yoga mala
• 108 is the number of names for Buddha
• 108 is the number of beads on a Catholic rosary
• 108 is 12 x 9, the number of vinyasas in a sun salutation
• 108 energy Lines, Nadis radiate out from the heart centre to all parts of the subtle body
• 108 is number of sounds in Sanskrit language, 54 masculine (Shiva) and 54 feminine Shakti
• In astrology there are 12 houses and 9 planets 12 x 9 = 108
• The diameter of the Sun is 108 times the diameter of the Earth.
• The distance from the Sun and the Earth is 108 times the diameter of the Sun
• The average distance of the Moon from the Earth is 108 times the diameter of the Moon

Sri K. Pattabhi Jois called Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) a yoga mala, after the prayer beads. 

There are 108 beads on every strand. Each completed Vinyasa sequence becomes a bead, weaved together when performed 108 times. This brings the meditation to motion with divine intent through Surya Namaskar, where the body becomes an embodied prayer for the highest good.

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