Matsyasana

Matsyasana; 

different asanas come into favor in my practice, certain aspects of the pose being just what I need physically, and equally as often, emotionally. This usually happens quite spontaneously, a pose captures my attention without specific reason but then quickly becomes exactly what I need to explore right now, opening me to new possibilities of its expression. What I most love is how a long familiar becomes brand new, seen in a completely different light and excitement builds to see where it will take me. Yoga is a continuous rediscovery of the body as well as mind, less of a journey really than it is an exploration of the infinite fields of my existence. 

a constant love affair of  my truest self. 

at this time, my practice pulls me towards Matsyasana, fish pose, urging me to stay in this posture just a bit longer and breathe more deeply in its hold. This is an energetic pose, opening the front of the body for a more complete breath, stretching the neck, and lengthening the spine through an easy curve. One ancient yogic text claimed that Matsyasana is the destroyer of all disease and there is no doubt that it is highly beneficial. I think for me, this pose is about reopening myself to the world, being more fearless in exposing my heart center and trusting my own sense of empathy and compassion. I'm called to express Matsyasana early in the morning, my first yoga session, as if offering myself to the arriving light of dawn, giving my heart to one more day. 

my entire yoga practice is of sequence, asanas built in specific order to compliment one another, opening energy centers in an easy alignment. No single asana has more significance than the entirety of the practice - yet sometimes, my body tells me exactly what is needed, a deep wisdom speaks through the spine and urges me to favor a certain posture. Maybe not for long, but for the exact time it's needed, and I've come to trust this inner call. 

and so for now...

Matsyasana has my favor. 

~

Peace, Eric