There is a perfect essence inside of each and every one of us. Sometimes we forget that it is there because of all of the distractions and layers that we pile on top of it. As we practice yoga, we begin to get glimpses of that perfection within, flashes of insight that may express themselves as a sense of ease in a challenging or stressful situation, a feeling of joy without a discernible origin, or an overwhelming experience of calm within the cyclone of our everyday lives. When these glimpses of our own essence flash through our awareness, we can use them to hone our understanding of devotion, an expression of deep love and commitment and an unshakable loyalty to the ever-present source of perfection in ourselves. In #Hanuamanasana we unite to seemingly contradictory actions to create a challenging expression of expansion and growth. In using this pose to explore the concept of devotion, we don’t seek to push or force anything upon our body or ourselves. We approach the experience with grace and poise, so that the beauty of our essence can shine through. Through the patience that is required of our bodies and our minds, we begin to unfold the knowing of our own light. Instead of cursing ourselves for not getting it, we learn to honor our individual experience, to love where we are at, to be loyal and truthful to what is happening in this moment. By enduring the this slow unfolding of possibilities, we over and over again practice giving honor and devotion to our highest Self. This is #hanumanasana and it’s taken 12 years of practice to find ease in this favorite pose. (Inspired by K.Golden) #splits #hanumanasana #yogawithgordon #arizonayoga #phoenixyoga (at Phoenix, Arizona)
