There are many examples of how yoga is a metaphor for life. Finding ease in discomfort is one that has resonated with me for some time. My yoga teacher recently referred to this during a class while all of her students were holding a challenging bind. As I held my pose, reminding myself to breathe through it, I found comfort in her saying this. I put myself in that pose, and I am fortunate that my body allows me to do so. Having my yoga teacher recognize that this was a difficult pose, but that we must find that place within that accepts the challenge and not to fight it, gave me a sense of peace.
Yoga has encouraged me to find my flow through times of resistance. To remember to open my heart, keep breathing, and receive the loving energy that surrounds me. Yoga has reminded me that pain serves a purpose, it is a call for attention, allowing me to have a dialogue with the discomfort and evaluate if I should sit with it or make adjustments based on what I need. My yoga practice has helped me to quiet my mind and find peace during times of stress and sadness. When I find myself getting carried away by things I need to do, worries and insecurities, being on my mat brings me back to the present in body, mind and spirit. The asanas (postures) are a physical expression of these lessons, as they cultivate confidence, strength and balance. The lessons learned on the mat sustain me through daily ups and downs, especially when I find myself in challenging situations. Based on the increasing popularity of yoga I have a feeling I am not alone in my connection to yoga. There is comfort in this. Namaste.
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