 When we step on our yoga mat, we usually have multiple aims. Maintaining health We know we need to maintain our back health so that it isn't tweaky, or our knees need constant love (mine do). We might know that we need to unwind tension or relax our tight shoulders. We probably know that our nervous system is highly charged and could do with a reset, or that our energy is dissipated and needs refreshing. But at the same time as taking care of our bodies and minds, we are simultaneously stepping into a closer relationship with the present moment.
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 Why in modern-day Bristol would we want to recite a mantra that is thousands of years old in an ancient and rarely spoken language?
Recently we have been learning the 'Sarva santhi' mantra. It is beautiful, ancient and in Sanskrit, the oldest language in existence. With precise rules around pronounciation, letter differentiation, pause, and rhythm the traditional repetition has lasted through the ages. Reciting it links us into a tradition of invoking peace into minds and hearts so that we can embody and encourage it. The chant asks for peace at all levels of existence, internally within ourselves and externally in the environment around us. Easing back ache increases peace In our yoga practice, we could view what what we are doing as strengthening internal peace in our bodies, our breath and our minds.  Postures are amazing for helping us gain whole body strength, mobility and stability - physically, mentally, emotionally and beyond.
We can do the postures in a technical way, follow the instructions, and we will get lots of wonderful benefits. So why refine beyond this? What does that even mean? Going further Further doesn't mean more extreme or complicated movements or harder postures. That can miss opportunities for a different kind of depth. See if these steps seem familiar to you: |
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