In most esoteric traditions, sounds, speech, numbers, letters, colors, gods, signs, etc., are believed to relate to each other through occult correspondences. Thus, runes can be associated with galdrs, gods, signs and speech. If we consider runes as cosmic principles, then it is important to expand their meaning beyond form and function as letters. In Germany, a system of runic magic was developed in which the magicians came into contact with the forces of the runes through various postures. These same postures can be used to direct and control forces. In Friedrich Marby's version, the system is called "rune gymnastics". Siegfried Adolf Kummer called it "rune yoga". Many magicians worked with runes and body postures. However, there is no evidence that runic yoga is related to the ancient Nordic tradition. In support of this theory, a horn from Gallehus (Denmark) is often shown, which depicts people in poses that resemble individual runes.
Studying the systems of runic yoga, it is easy to see that some postures are very remotely reminiscent of runes. For this reason, many magicians generally ignore runic yoga. Existing systems of runic yoga often strive to mimic the shape of the rune exactly and at all costs. The result is mysterious and uncomfortable poses. If the runes are considered symbols of cosmic principles, then the exact imitation of their form becomes unnecessary. Below we offer you rune yoga reworked into rune dance. The system was developed by the Dragon Rouge order, but it can be adapted to your own needs. The twenty-four positions are somewhat based on the shape of the runes and also express their function and character.
Some of the runes are based on a vertical line. The rune "isa" in runic yoga is the initial position in which a person stands straight and concentrates. The line symbolizes the spine, and the rune row symbolizes energies of various levels emanating from the spine into the body-mind complex. The system to some extent corresponds to the Indian kundalini yoga. The ur rune is the untamed primal power of the serpent, which the magician learns to control by mastering the rune row and twenty-four positions. In the rune "fehu" the will of the magician is able to control this force. The vertical line symbolizes the world pillar, Irminsul. The word "Irminsul" means "great staff". The name Jormungandr, the great serpent that surrounds the earth, also means "great staff". The serpent and the staff are two manifestations of the same principle, the force that rises up the spine. In kundalini yoga, Jormungandr symbolizes the kundalini, and Irminsul symbolizes the sushumna, through which the kundalini rises.
URUZ: Lean forward and feel the primordial force "uruz", a volcano beating in the center of the earth. Most of the poses can be varied, including this one. It can be done with straight legs, body tilted down, and palms touching the floor. However, you can bend your legs or not touch the floor.
TURISAZ: Stand up straight, stretch your arms and join your palms. Hands symbolize two worlds of giants. Feel that the right hand is fire and the left hand is ice (if you are right-handed). The joined palms symbolize the union of opposites, and the hands form an angle that completes the turisaz rune.
ANZUS: Stand up straight, extend your arms without joining your palms. Feel the force of the wind between your palms, which is caused by your breath.
RAIDO: Stand straight with one foot in front of the other in a steady stance. Stretch your arms forward, one above the other. Stand as if you are driving a wagon and hold the reins or hold the sword.
KANO: Stand straight with arms outstretched. Feel the power of fire, heat and expansion.
GEBO: Legs wide apart, and arms above the head, in the shape of the letter "X". The palms are raised up. Feel the force descend from the sky and rise from the earth into your body. It moves in you in both directions.
VUNYA: Stand up straight and hold your arms as if you were embracing someone.
HAGALAZ: Squat down, legs slightly apart. The elbows rest on the knees, the palms are raised up, but with the fingers towards the head. Feel how you focus the power and store it, just as the hagalaz crystal contains all the runes and their power.
NAUDI: Stand straight, hands on both sides of the body. One hand points up, the other down. In a circular motion, the position of the hands can be changed, symbolizing the wheel of fate.
ISA: Stand straight, arms down along the torso. You are focused on yourself, your own power, on the here and now, albeit passively.
JAIRA: Stand straight, one hand in front, her wrist pointing up. The other hand should be behind, her wrist pointing down. Rotate your hands clockwise. The movement symbolizes the cycle of the year and the harvest.
PERTH: Squat down, feet apart. Hands are raised up, wrists are almost vertical. Fingers out. The pose is similar to the hagalaz pose, however, the elbows do not rest on the knees, the pose is directed outward. You are the rock that gives life.
EIVAZ: Stand straight, left foot behind the right, left hand on the belt. The right hand is directed forward and slightly down. you symbolize
MANNAZ: Stand straight with your arms crossed over your chest. You are the perfect person, in balance with the planets, the stars, the weaving of Urd and the runes. These diverse cosmic forces are interacting within you.
LAGUZ. Stand straight with one arm extended forward, palm down. Feel the moisture and flow of the waters with your hands and body.
INGUZ: Stand straight, palms against the genitals or lower abdomen. The elbows are directed outward on the sides of the body. You direct the inner sexual power of the seed and the Inguz rune.
ODAL: Legs wide apart, hands joined slightly above the head. Elbows are directed horizontally to the sides. The posture gives strength and protection. It limits and concentrates the mind.
DAGAZ: Legs are widely spaced, hands are above the head. Unlike the gebo rune, the palms are directed outward. You glow like the sun, the power of the rune pulsates within you. The left hand is turned to the west, and the right hand to the east. Palms is the time between sunrise and sunset.
FEHU: Stand up straight, arms outstretched. The bottom hand points up. You symbolize the horns of livestock and hold wealth and runes.
Try each of the poses and feel the power of the runes. This is an effective way to learn more about runes and their functions. You will become one with the runes. Perform the galdr rune while standing in the appropriate posture. Do a series of runic movements. Start learning "rune dance". Perform the rune row in its entirety.
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When you remember the poses, start using the halders.
You can use the drum to keep the rhythm. Dance your own name. Perform runic positions that are formed by magic words and spells such as RUNE, ALU, LAUKAZ and the names of the gods. There are movements that can express magical processes. Perform the movement ISA-MANNAZ-KANO-HAGALAZ-ANZUS-GEBO - an expression of the process, symbolizing the commonality of ice and man. Thanks to the fire, ice particles are erupted in a hail down. The breath of the gods gives man the gifts of the soul. Develop your own series of movements describing magical processes.
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