September 13: On the Board at Good Life Yoga
Intention Plus Tapas Equals Success
Your intention for practice comes first so contemplate: What does yoga do for you? Do you practice because your flexibility increases and this creates more freedom of movement? Do you practice because your body is becoming stronger and you are capable of doing more of everything in your life? Or do you love the feeling of peace and stillness that occurs when you settle into a much deserved Savasana?
Once you’ve settled on few solid reasons it’s time to place them securely into a fire of Tapas. The Sanskrit word, Tapas, literally means ‘heat, fire or discipline’. We meld the intention from the heart with the discipline of the mind and body and we get success. Most people have difficulty with the discipline of a solid yoga practice. They know they should do more yoga, but life somehow gets in the way. This week we look at our intentions for practice, set a few solid goals and then establish a plan of discipline to keep us on track. Come with your ideas for helping your mat mate stay on track for fall and winter. I have a few of my own to share.
Of course, you may expect our practice this week to be steadfast, solid and perhaps full of heat….