The runic system of writing may have been developed as early
as 200 BCE. It is certain that the
religious practices of the Ancient Germanic people were aided by the use of
many runic or rune like signs. Along
with general everyday writings, they are etched into stones all over
Scandinavia.
Exercise the body is one of the Thirteen Goals of a Witch. Various forms of Stadhagaldr are still
practiced as folk customs in Iceland and parts of Scandinavia. Stadhagaldr or Runic Yoga is an active system
that consists of the runes into postures or gestures. Gestures and postures form some part of almost every religious
school. They can be seen from the
simple folding of hands in prayer to the extremely complex system of asanas. Stadhagaldr is balanced in this respect.
The practice of both ceremonially and informally meditating
on the runes is a source of wisdom and guidance. The number and intricacy of the postures are
varied enough to be expressive but none require extensive training. (see
your physician first) With practice
you should be able to control your body, control your thoughts, control your breath, control your emotions
and control your will. You will become
aware of the runes, yourself and the World.
The
intent of these exercises is to allow total identification with the runes that
will reawaken the Ancestral blood memory and improve the physical overall
health. During a particular runic
posture, you should visualize and actually feel ourselves becoming
embodied and completely united with the runes.
You are visualizing the rune with your inner eye, as its form is being
represented by your body and the energies are flowing through your body.
Stadhagaldr can be practiced at any
location and time. Runic yoga is more
powerful outside in the fields or forests then in closed rooms. But find a quiet place and wear comfortable
clothing. You could place your mat
facing North, home of the Ancestors.
Stand relaxed, feel your roots to the Earth and adopt an
attitude of feeling open. Keep a slight
space under your arms as if holding eggs in your armpits. Breathe in slowly as you enter the rune
posture, breathe out slowly as you come out of it. Imagine a slight resistance to your
movements, as if you are swimming. Do
the movements slowly enough for you to feel the energy flowing through your
body. Imagine you are forming the runes
for the Gods to watch. Allow no thoughts
of limitation.
You should learn to pronounce each
letter and chant them during the practice, similar to the word 'om' used by the
Eastern cultures. Allow the names of the
runes to vibrate throughout your entire body, losing complete awareness of your
surroundings. The same deep and
controlled breathing techniques used in Vedic Yoga should be implemented in
Stadhagaldr. Try practicing these
different postures until you become proficient with the basics and attempt to
hold them for as long as possible. Start
with just one rune a day. Each day a
different rune is dominant and studied in as much ways
as possible.
Once you know the runes and practiced the postures, you can
find your own personal way of Runic Yoga; a way of moving, visualizing and mantra-speaking.
I 1. Turn
on music, listen for a bird or other animals and shake your knees. u 2. Bend down and touch
the Earth. x 3. Stretch out your arms to the sky. f
4. Move a hand and send light: "May all people be happy." E
5. Make large circles with your arms. i 6. Relax in standing for a few
moments. Think the mantra into the Earth, your body and your belly. j 7. Forward with
power. j
And twirl in success.
A mantra is a word or combination of words that are chanted
or sung as a prayer or incantation.
Forming your own will be more powerful but there are several examples to
help you start your own:
Thurisaz "thoor-ee-saws" T, even good people sometimes
cause good people harm.
Ansuz "awn-sooze" A, wisdom and tradition give
comfort in times of great changes.
Raido "rye-though" r, to walk in another's shoes and
do better, that is the most difficult path.
Cenaz "cen-awze" c,
brighten the dark weary world.
Gebo "gay-boe" g, for one can give too much.
Wunjo "woon-yo" w, it is bliss to reach the state
of happiness.
Hagalaz "haw-gaw-laws" h,
even a good life has its days but bad times don't last.
Nauthiz "now-these" n, need is the manifestation of
desire.
Peortho "perth-row" p, no one can be excluded from
the Gods except those who exclude themselves.
Sowulo "soe-wee-low" s,
the Sun points the way and gives us energy.
Teiwaz "tea-wawz" t, the Gods guide us and never
abandon us.
Berkana "bear-kawn-ah" b, give us knowledge that new
life has come again.
Mannaz "mawn-nawz" m, be happy in life yet aware
that death is waiting.
Laguz "law-gooze" l, the sea of chaos can be a
creative matrix.
Dagaz "thaw-gauze" d, we shine in the light of the
deities.
Your body is a temple.
Pick a rune a day. Or follow a
video guide. Or just start with a bunch
and mix it up. Some even blend rune
casting with rune yoga. It is your mind,
body, spirit practice. Play around with
a few options and use what works. Go
peacefully and happily your way.Know how to cut them, know how to read them,
Know how to stain them, know how to prove them,
Know how to evoke them, know how to score them,
Know how to send them.
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