The Path of Yoga
The path of yoga is sensational. It literally arouses the senses. Sometime this process is pleasant and sometime uncomfortable. There is a feeling of aliveness that comes with the regular practice of yoga.
In order to enliven the body, we need to occasionally step outside our comfort zone. When we stretch our muscles, there can be an uncomfortable sensation associated with stretching. Just as often there is a sensation of relief when the tension of overly tight muscles is released.
Beyond the physical sensations that come with the practice of yoga, there are other benefits. There is a clarity that comes with the release of constriction caused by stress. Sometimes we are able to perceive things through sight and hearing that we could not perceive before yoga practice. Yoga creates an attentive state of mind that makes our senses sharper because our attention is enhanced.
When our attentiveness in enhanced, we are able to enjoy a richness of life that may have been hidden from us. Lack of attentiveness causes us to miss the wonder of the world around us. It’s like walking in the wilderness with your iPod plugged in versus walking through the wilderness without the iPod and being able to hear all the sounds of nature.
Namascar,
Claudia