I have practiced yoga on and off for years now. Gaps in between practice can last anywhere from a day to months. Lately I’ve been wanting to give it a little more attention. For me, it’s not about exercise. I get more exercise going for a run or being a gym rat. Yoga’s a spiritual practice where I try to remind myself of my connection to God. Yoga, after all, means union. Mind, body, spirit, God. You can treat it like exercise or a practice to improve flexibility and strength, which is completely fine, but I find it more enriching to focus on the spiritual aspect. Recently I had that little breakthough where I realized that just making sure I am fully present in the moment is enough to get that reminder that I seek.
Whether it’s 1 minute or 1 hour, being present in yoga practice makes it really worthwhile. Rather than being preoccupied with what I can’t do and thus throwing my mind into a future where I’d be able to do it, it’s better to focus on what I can do. In this moment, this is who I am.
Flawed and inflexible, but nevertheless making the attempt.
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