Yoga is something I discovered on my path to fitness and I fell in love. Yes that's right, I tolerate running, but for me, yoga is an exercise I actually look forward to doing. And it is exercise. I can get more sore doing some practices of yoga than running 5 miles.
The word yoga is the Sanskrit to English translation, meaning yoke. To unite or join. That's the purpose of yoga, to bind your mind and body together- working together in harmony.
I enjoy the idea of an endless path. There is no true mastery of yoga, no ideal end result. Just the journey and enjoying wherever you happen to be on it. If you can't touch your toes, its ok. Just grab onto whatever you have. Try to inch a little farther each week.
What a great metaphor for life. There is no ideal end result that says, Yes this was the perfect example of a life well lived. All we can ask for in life is to do our best, and hope that gets a little better each day.
In the coming weeks, I want to share the poses I am learning. I would invite you to try them and find a community yoga class near you. You won't regret it.
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