Completely So

Completely so: 

following close to the Yoga Sutra's, taking Patanjali at his word, and really it's just a few asanas now, swastikasana to sit in meditation and followed by an easy flow of poses to loosen my body, readying myself for the rest of the day. My practice is centered around this seated posture, along with child's pose and shoulder stand, focus placed on breath and steadiness, ease, and having a sure sense that for right now, nothing more is needed...

my yoga is complete. 

there's a high emphasis on the physicality of yoga, virtually all practices being based on asanas and little attention given to its essence, on how it was truly meant to be lived and expressed through every aspect of our lives. This isn't to diminish the physical points of yoga, our bodies should be carefully tended too, stretched and kept mobile and strong. We are given an amazing vehicle to navigate through life and it deserves our highest care and honor. But not at the expense of the full practice of yoga, with equal attention being given to the cultivation of prana through breathwork, a brief rest through withdrawing our senses from the constant noise and motion of the world, and deeper still to be absorbed in the inner bliss of meditation. As well there are the ethical considerations, following the sutras in their instructions on compassion and caring for the sake of others. 

that's the entire path of yoga. 

completely so. 

and at a certain point, all of this is surrendered, practice becoming a seamless flow of life, truly steady, relaxed, joyfully at ease. This is Nisgara Yoga, naturally expressed, spontaneously lived without need of sutras or instructions. With this, my yoga is complete, without label of practice, but simply lived and easily known as life. 

completely so. 

~

Peace, Eric