Yoga ~ An Ancient Practice
To the ancients, yoga is a complete system, of which the postures are a small aspect of the practice. Yoga, referred to as the whole, is spiritual in nature according to the sages.
In modern times, the position of the postures has been elevated to move to the forefront. Because of this many people think of yoga as being a physical practice only. In other words, the Whole and the Part have reversed position. Remember, the actual concept behind yoga is that the asanas or postures are only Part of the process or practice. The greater essence or purpose of yoga is to prepare the body (through the postures) to sit in meditation and connect to true self. This is why it is so important to meditate at the end of your yoga postures and then build upon that routine of meditation until it becomes a daily practice.
Hurricane Ridge - Washington State
Connecting to true self or spirit is the goal behind your yogic journey. Don't minimize that aspect of your practice as it is the branch and root to this ancient discipline.
May you build on your practice, seek inner knowledge, and grow beyond your imagination.
Namaste,
Mary Jane Kalsiner ~ RYT, EYT
In modern times, the position of the postures has been elevated to move to the forefront. Because of this many people think of yoga as being a physical practice only. In other words, the Whole and the Part have reversed position. Remember, the actual concept behind yoga is that the asanas or postures are only Part of the process or practice. The greater essence or purpose of yoga is to prepare the body (through the postures) to sit in meditation and connect to true self. This is why it is so important to meditate at the end of your yoga postures and then build upon that routine of meditation until it becomes a daily practice.
Hurricane Ridge - Washington State
Connecting to true self or spirit is the goal behind your yogic journey. Don't minimize that aspect of your practice as it is the branch and root to this ancient discipline.
May you build on your practice, seek inner knowledge, and grow beyond your imagination.
Namaste,
Mary Jane Kalsiner ~ RYT, EYT
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