So in containing the 'difficulties' we expand our ability to hold higher levels of tension/energy.
Whereas if we keep 'getting rid of it' in dynamic Asana classes we become - what?
More content, more peaceful, more happy, perhaps and maybe that is it for some people.
In this way of behaving we are, I believe, kind of medicating ourselves against difficult feelings. We 'look forward' to the class we are going to do with soandso the great yoga teacher and we miss the point entirely as to why we are doing this stuff in the first place.
And, why are we doing this stuff in the first place?
The answer to that is usually, at least initially, because we are looking for a way to feel better, to look better, maybe etc.
So the Yoga Asana becomes an opportunity to hold this uncomfortable position for longer periods of time with greater equanimity. Therefore giving us the gift of peace under duress.
"Many are called, few are chosen".
Whereas if we keep 'getting rid of it' in dynamic Asana classes we become - what?
More content, more peaceful, more happy, perhaps and maybe that is it for some people.
In this way of behaving we are, I believe, kind of medicating ourselves against difficult feelings. We 'look forward' to the class we are going to do with soandso the great yoga teacher and we miss the point entirely as to why we are doing this stuff in the first place.
And, why are we doing this stuff in the first place?
The answer to that is usually, at least initially, because we are looking for a way to feel better, to look better, maybe etc.
So the Yoga Asana becomes an opportunity to hold this uncomfortable position for longer periods of time with greater equanimity. Therefore giving us the gift of peace under duress.
"Many are called, few are chosen".
I like the description of a gift of peace under duress
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