This interesting article just came through my email yesterday. It’s from Patricia Walden, a wonderful teacher here in Cambridge. My favorite part of the article is the emphasis on just continuing to practice, even when it isn’t apparent that you’re “progressing” or benefitting.
It reminds me of how I’ve felt the last few months as I’ve been running. During the two 5K races I’ve run, I’ve had several moments where I just keep moving forward. It doesn’t matter what I look like doing it, it doesn’t matter if I’m going fast or slow, it doesn’t matter if it’s up a hill or down. I couldn’t believe, both times, that I actually finished the race! Apparently, even when I didn’t believe it, I was “progressing” – I was moving forward!
I realized reading this article that this has applied to my yoga practice as well. Over the years, of course I’ve been in a rut at times. I feel run-down, preoccupied by other things, or just a little un-creative. But I’ve known, deep down, that the more I can just get the on the mat, and keep practicing, the better it will go. Sometimes I’ve just sat on my mat. Sometimes I’ve danced through a yoga practice. But the commitment has always been there, and so has the evolution.
As part of the upcoming Yoga Odyssey, my online program that helps you create a daily yoga practice, I’m so excited to commit to taking a class once a week. In that way, I’ll keep moving forward, because it’s been awhile since I’ve gone to a regular class.
How are you moving forward, in life, and in your practice? I look forward to hearing about it here, or during the Odyssey (early registration for the Odyssey ends September 10!).
Be well,
Barrett
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