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Finding your edge “You cannot step into the same river twice” Heraclitus said. You cannot step into the same body twice either. Every day is new. Some days I feel like I can jump into some crazy poses, and others even the most basic poses seem like a huge task. It could be for many reasons, but what matters is that we need to respect our body wherever it may be. This is the first rule for sustainable yoga. Know your edge and how far to go. Some practices to consider: • Be alert – observe the present moment. • Go to the place just before pain; back off if pain is there. • Some discomfort is fine and normal. – Breathe into it. • Move in a fresh way, like it is the first time practicing - not mechanical. • Explore breath as an indicator – notice when the breath becomes rapid or shallow and back off to where you can breath smoothly. • Move gracefully – like in a dance. Steady, smooth movements without jerking. Finding the edge is the play between putting in effort to go deeper and respecting the signals that say, enough. If you are the type that always pushes hard, consider taking it a bit slower, and if you tend to have an edge that is 60% of what you can do, try going to 80%. When in the pose, stay calm, breath deeply, and practice acceptance of where you are, of your edge, this will allow the process of moving deeper be gradual, safe, and appropriate for what your body can do in the moment. Blissful living…
"The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking." --Albert Einstein Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. Materials and products presented on this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. ©2008- 2011 Doron Hanoch |
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