When it comes down to it, what keeps you showing up for asana? In over 2 decades of teaching, i’ve observed how usually the most dedicated students practice consistently because they know if they don’t, their suffering, pain, anxiety, inflammation etc will increase in ways that hugely impacts their life. Many people come to asana initially for relief. And for the first 5 to 10 years of practice, this often remains the driving force, although I’ve also seen with long-term practitioners how as time goes on, elements of spiritual, transformation, and body consciousness, etc. takes the lead. My initial interest in yoga was initially driven by inquiry about perception and consciousness, and a quest for understanding more intimately what does divinity, purpose, and being alive, really mean. The embodied element of asana was key, though, and the effects on my body, and especially my mind continue to fuel my commitment practice. I’m curious how this is especially for other folks who have a committed practice. Are you more motivated by spirituality/ joy, or by reducing suffering? Or would you answer this entirely outside those parameters? #heyamdukhamanagatam ☀️ I’m offering a free workshop in 6 days exploring how to clear the psychological barriers to practice, come!? Bring a friend 💛 Reclaim you Agency + Peace How to have a yoga practice you love Saturday Jan 21st LINK IN BIO 🍯💘🌈 . . Photography of these lovely #yogakarunta moments in the morning sun by @__bbmmgg__ 🙏🏼 My shirt reads, “protect trans kids” #iyengaryoga (at Yoga Practice) https://www.instagram.com/p/CncmUTJPHqI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
