I have just completed a Sound to Silence retreat with the wonderful Swami Gyan Dharma at Mandala Yoga Ashram.
Ive spent 5 days chanting, meditating and being silent. We had a Havan ( sacred fire ceremony) every day as a way of cleansing and renewing ourselves.
This is what he said around the fire one day,
” The only way to be truly happy, is to know that in this present moment you are free. The practice is to keep reminding yourself of this!”
We have been focusing on REALLY learning to listen to ourselves, through our yoga practice, which in turn creates harmony with the breath and a divine inner stillness.
We return home to ourselves.
This is the true aim of our yoga practice. So let the physical practice be a catalyst for change.
Don’t get caught up in how you think the posture should look , get in to how it feels.
Spend time allowing the breath to lead a simple stretch, see how much it allows you to slow down and observe.
LET GO OF THE NEED TO DO..ALLOW YOURSELF TO JUST BE!
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Savitri Yoga teaches gentle breath led yoga for people of all ages and abilities, including weekly healing and antenatal yoga classes in Bromsgrove.
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