Here are some good practices that I find useful to bring into daily life, as they have helped me stay engaged with the world and try to make it better while also feel at peace (even with strong or unpleasant emotions or feelings) in the core of my being, most of the time... :)

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Sthira Sukham Asanam

 Sutra 46, Chapter 2 of Yoga Sutra by Maharishi Patanjali

"Sthira Sukham Asanam"

A pose that leads to balance and happiness is called an asana.
As a beginner starts practising yoga, there is bound to be pain and discomfort. With practice, one gains wisdom and increased awareness of one's body and is able to achieve stability and pleasure in a pose. The wisdom is to improve one's strength and flexibility according to where one is exactly at the moment of practice without pushing beyond the body's limits that results in injury.

When holding this pose, one will experience peace of the mind and comfort in the body. It is important for beginners and even seasonal practitioners to keep in mind that there are different variations to poses and even preparatory work to ensure a safe practice. Do use the props as required too.

With that, enjoy your asana practice 💕🙏
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