After an 8-month break, I am back at early morning Mysore class. It feels incredible. I don't have the strength or the stamina that I did, but I will in time. I have a great teacher, a cozy shala, and a commitment that I have not had in months. I know how beneficial the practice is to me, physically, yes, but more importantly mentally and emotionally. I think returning to yoga is a positive sign of my recovery from an emotionally stressful time in my life. I might be in a better place now if I hadn't let my practice go, but I did. I accept that. And now I'm ready to move on.
After only a week, I find it is easier to surrender myself to practice than it used to be. Maybe because now I finally realize the benefits of practice. I will be interested to see if I can maintain that as my practice progresses.
Going back after such a long break is a real test of letting go; my practice is a mere shadow of what it used to be. I will have lots of time to reflect on non-attachment. Every day I remind myself of the wisdom of Guruji, "Practice and all is coming."
Also, "No coffee, no prana."
Namaste
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