It is easy to get ourself hung up on expectations, and it is these expectations that cloud our view of the truth
Satya is the second principle of Yama and means commitment to the
truth. Once again this principle brings with it a duality, it can be
associated with your daily practice of life on or off the mat. What you
find to be truth today, may or may not be your truth tomorrow. This
can be a source of healing as you are then able to release expectations
based on past experiences. My practice and teaching continues to
evolve, and yet the more I know the more I realize I do not know. I may
come into the class room convinced of a truth only to have the
realization later that it is not true for me today. I tell me students
it is a sign of growth, and of being open to what is. As we move,
breath and live, the only thing we can be certain of is change. You
will find as a teacher you may lose students as you adapt and grow with
your teachings, teaching less of what they want and more of what they
need. One of the most difficult aspects of growth in Yoga is opening
your eyes to the truth. It is often here that students are not ready
for that realization and growth potential and opt to move on. You must
trust in yourself, not take it personal and continue to grow. Today
lets set an intention to be committed to being honest with. Do not
avoid the limitations in your practice by over compensating or risking
injury to cover them up. Honor those limits. Don't escape the truth in
your body by avoidance or ignoring (ignorance?). Find a way to modify
so that you may find the full benefits of the asana. Listen to the
wisdom of the body, connect with the breath. If you find the breath is
restricted, listen and be truthful to this wisdom. You are risking harm
when you ignore the truth. The breath is the real guide of your
truth. Are you able to find the full deep rhythm of the breath. or do
you find yourself holding or audible and forcefully releasing the breath
as you come out of each asana, risking injury and missing out on the
full true benefits of your practice. It is easy to get ourself
hung up on expectations, and it is these expectations that cloud our
view of the truth. Yesterday we spoke of compassion, but in order to be
compassionate we also must practice being truthful. As you
prepare to end your practice or your day, ask yourself did I give my
full attention? Did I do my best? Am I pushing myself to hard,
striving for an ideal and ignoring the wisdom that resides within me?
Have I been honest? Approach everything you do with since of
conviction, as you find your inner strength grounded in truth and
wisdom. Give people a reason to trust in you as you practice with
integrity evoking a strong conviction of truthfulness on the mat and off
the mat. The change starts with you. See you on the mat Hums trust,
supported, grounded, rooted, conviction, deep, full rhythmic,
confidently, honor, mindful, present, true, open, expanded, modify,
believe, flow, honor your edge, |
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