The reward for doing yoga well is simple - [we] get to do a better job at living a fulfilling life [and work towards a world where others get to do the same]
Yoga, as we have been exploring, is not just about poses or protocols, but rather about learning about ourselves and our patterns, and clarifying our mind, so we can develop a more skilful relationship with ourselves and the world. This week's reading, from Kripalu teacher Randal Williams, caps off the concept...
The reward for doing yoga well is simple - [we] get to do a better job at living a fulfilling life [and work towards a world where others get to do the same] This week's theme continues the exploration of how our practice while beneficial itself relates to our life as a whole rather than being seen as an end in itself. Our teacher is the inimitable TKV Desikachar, the cousin of Mr Iyengar, and the teacher of Krishnamurti and my teacher Richard Miller.
The success of Yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures [or meditate 'correctly'] but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships. In what ways is your practice helping you live with compassion, skilfulness, clarity, integrity, honesty, courage.... |
AuthorMisha Butot RCSW, ERYT 500 is a longtime clinical social worker and senior yoga teacher living in Victoria, BC Archives
April 2024
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