How Yoga Practice Becomes Effortless
August 31, 2009
Many days I wake up stiff and tight and wonder what I might feel like if started doing some strnuouys poses, like backbends and then I begin my practice and forget I’m 56 years old. I feel younger and inevitably the power of my praactice takes over and I feel ageless!!
As I get older, I have to be careful of the tricks my mind can play on me and for good reason must be careful. But the more yoga I do as I age, the more I listen to my body and offer what it might be asking for. So the practice becomes more integrated, much stronger and balanced. I try never to take my bofdy for granted as it has been through many things like trauma, injury, illness, and normal every day living!
One thing that comes with age is gratitude and less judgement. The enjoyment of fluid poses that take my body where it is needing to go and to rid myself of self-criticism and narrow-mindedness. I really do experience more contentment. THings will roll off my back better and in ways it didn’t before. Plus, I start looking at things from a different point of view.
Yoga helps us go through a process of change. Hopefully change with grace and ease. But mostly, not, it is challenging and awakens your intellect to your weaknesses that exist. But because of the understanding and nurturing that comes with your practice you are able to relax into the challenge and savor when it is good. It is just a good ride on a beautiful wave!! As we come to accept that the less stressful we will feel and much more relaxed.
The key, Practice! The other key, Patience!! It may not be effortless yet, but in time, it will be!!
Many Blessings all!
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