Many a time we get into the mode of laziness (Ahlasya) or the mode of 'logical arguments with ourselves ás to why we need to take a break from Yoga (Sthyana). How to handle the mind in this state? After all Patanjali has clearly stipulated that for Yoga to take root in the practitioner, one has to be with the practice for a very long time(Dheerga Kaala), continuously without breaking the practise (Nairantarya) and engaging in the practice with love and respect (Satkaara Sevita).
The answer is to be a strict but loving mother to your own body. I remember as a child whenever I did not want to go to school and cooked up false tales, my mother would immediately catch my bluff and simply refuse to comply with my demands. At the same time, when I was genuinely down with fever or any other illness, she ensured that I took the well deserved rest.
Whenever I am injured badly or simply unwell and down, I restrict my practice to just a few Surya Namaskars (maybe 12?) and a few asanas that I can still do. Though I never take a break from Sudarshana Kriya! Be kind to yourself and at the same time be strict. Like our mothers to us. Be to your body!
AUM.....
The answer is to be a strict but loving mother to your own body. I remember as a child whenever I did not want to go to school and cooked up false tales, my mother would immediately catch my bluff and simply refuse to comply with my demands. At the same time, when I was genuinely down with fever or any other illness, she ensured that I took the well deserved rest.
Whenever I am injured badly or simply unwell and down, I restrict my practice to just a few Surya Namaskars (maybe 12?) and a few asanas that I can still do. Though I never take a break from Sudarshana Kriya! Be kind to yourself and at the same time be strict. Like our mothers to us. Be to your body!
AUM.....
Yeah, there is wisdom in keeping the mother happy!
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