Inner Peace

Anything done repeatedly over a long period of time has the potential to get boring, route and mundane. One of the main reasons why the initial glow of the romance period of yoga fades is because the practice has actually managed to sink down and penetrate a deep layer of consciousness. At this stage boredom is actually an obstacle to spiritual growth not just an annoying thing to face each day on the mat. If you have the courage to move through it just on the other side of boredom is deep and lasting peace, unity with yourself and the strength and determination to live with integrity. Boredom is an important maturing phase of the journey inward and one that is only experienced by a practitioner who has already committed themselves to the daily practice.

Whenever you feel lackadaisical about your yoga practice look for small instances of beauty in each posture and allow every breathe to rekindle the flame of inspiration. Observe your feelings of boredom, but do not let them rule your actions and one day you will feel a deeper and more lasting sense of peace. Allow curiosity to bring new presence to your practice in each moment. When the basics of physical practice are established deeply, you are more free to explore the subtleties of alignment, breathe, philosophy, emotion, and inner awareness. Only when you do your yoga practice far past the initial point of infatuation will you know that this practice has the lasting power to be a lifelong commitment.

When you can see the beauty of all life shining with the power of creation regardless of time or location, yoga has worked its magic through you. Beyond the 'wow' phase of yoga, you confront the monotony of doing the same routine everyday and if you stay with your yoga practice through this inevitable period, you will one day tap into a limitless wealth of wisdom. You have to do your yoga practice so much that it is not special anymore.....so that you can learn to experience a kind of specialness that NEVER fades and a beauty that is truly eternal.

Inner peace is there....connected to God.Now is the time.....
See you on your mat,
Trish