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Do you suffer in Yoga class? Or are you making others suffer?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 15:20.
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You may have noticed that person in class harshly heavy breathing, grunting, groaning, or sounding like they have something wedged up their spandex. They are distracting because their vibe is STRUGGLE. Their energy is suffering.
Or is it you?
Stop playing the victim in class!
We know you are there. We're all in the same boat. There's really no need for the DRAMATIC grunts, the FORCEFUL HARSH breathing, the scrunched up face and loud sighs like you're the victim of a horrible punishment.
Come on.
Sometimes as an observer, I notice that the people who are struggling and suffering LOUDLY, really want attention paid to them.
Have consideration for those around you.
You're not in a wrestling ring, or in a bullfight.
Here are some mantras for you:
Quiet Power
Relaxed Effort
Spiritual Warrior
Find the PEACE within the struggle.
Embrace the center of stillness.
Let go of the struggle.
Find your strength balanced with awareness.
That's yoga.
Balance.
You are not a victim. You are transforming and opening yourself.
You can still try your best without the HARSHNESS and TENSION.
Relaxed Effort.
Peace out
Andrea
