At this week's classes we've been exploring the theme of water. I really wanted to incorporate a vinyasa flowing element to classes this week to create this sense of fluidity. As we flow through the poses with ease and grace, each pose synchronised with the breath, our practice starts to become like a moving meditation. What this means for the mind is that we get to experience a mental break, a break from our worries and stress and a chance to abide purely in the present moment. In meditation at the end we then tried to take this idea of flowing freely and apply it to our daily life. When things don't go according to plan we tend to become very rigid and stubborn, resisting whatever the new situation is and becoming angry and frustrated. How about if we could adapt to change like a flowing river, if we could navigate unwanted situations with grace and acceptance and really and truly go with the flow. One of my favourite Buddhist teachings is about patient acceptance, Buddha encourages us to be like the willow tree that bends in the wind rather than the oak tree who's branches snap off. At one point in class this week we stood in tree pose and practiced moving our arms like we were being blown in the wind, such a challenge to keep the mind and gaze still whilst moving the upper body and of course not falling over. It was lovely to see how relaxed and soothed people felt at the end of class and how many of them were keen to take the experience and teachings with them in to their daily life. Thanks to those of you who joined me on the mat and thanks to those of you who have joined me on here.
Namaste X
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