01/02/2024
Daily contemplations #
Did you read the above by ? (I hope it's ok to reference you and your inspiring words).
I love this so much! That's what happens in our classes!
Witnessing the able, the young, the old, the injured and being able to experience something together within our own capacities. This inspires, motivates and brings about appreciation and gratitude.
Yoga is unity of self, and All. If we do the work within it reflects without. That sounds simple but as we experience our humanness, as we're meant to, we encounter variables in the mind, heart and physical matter.
I recall my first few attempts into yoga, the first time, 4-5 yrs old watching an early morning broadcast on TV of Swami Sarasvati, bending with ease and me copying her, also with ease.
Then early 20's doing an ashtanga class, my ego and flexibility thought it the bomb but I arrogantly found no time.
Hit late '30's after kids, and that's where the maturity and growth of real practice came into play.
Tune into '40's and now '50's, after life lessons, physical ailments etc, the respect to modify practice has been imprinted. So looking forward to the changes, learnings if I'm blessed into '60's , '70's and beyond!
I love when I teach to include all , just as the quote, people and bodies of all kinds attend. There's a timidness for beginners, a conscious awareness for the practiced.
We share both a beginner mentality and a wise mentality for the experienced or not, to really listen to our bodies, hearts and minds and from there yoga exists. Without comparison, without judgement, a safe space to explore, release or just find the breathe and maybe peace and stillness, harmony, self and above all love.
It's not just about the physical at all. As that's 1/8 of the practice. The integration of the 8 limbs makes this "class" relatable to all. Guidance and trust exists in the process. If you're unsure, try getting on your mat. Eventually you'll find your class, teacher, vibe and then the practice extends beyond that.
