I am so excited to take time off to breathe deeply.... I am going to the Yoga Conference in 6 days! For 4 days of deep breathing, stretching, learning and growing all along the company of shining people!
In today's world, Yoga has become quite popular as a way to exercise the body and calm the mind. New Yoga studios are popping out on every corner and the message of Yoga is out !!! But with all the uhhh and ahhh's about it, it's important to understand that Yoga is more than following the asanas and funky poses, more than doing pranayama, more than meditation... it's the synergy of them all that leaps and bounds us forward in the direction of the changes we seek.
The gift of Yoga is the opportunity to cultivate awareness both on and off the mat. We begin by noticing our breath as we practice the different asanas (poses), and soon find ourselves delving in the world of breath (pranayama) and meditation. Awareness comes to us off the mat, allowing the seeker to see patterns of thought and behaviour, allowing us to become witness to our lives, choices and intentions. That is when change happens. When we begin to pay attention and notice.
We are all different and are at different stages in our practice, or perhaps wish for a practice but are intimidated by the process.... if you find yourself in those shoes, breath, and remember that you may or may not get to a headstand right away, but you can always get to your breath, and receive the gift of yoga in your life...
So check out the Toronto Yoga Conference and be inspired!
they got classes for all levels with knowledgeable teachers to guide you along.
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"Again and again ~ Return like mountain ~ Release like ocean ~ Relax like sky ~ And rest ~ Rest in the heart of pure awareness."-Living Buddha.
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