I had a conversation recently about how to step out of the cycle of karma, and it reminded me of the idea of RIGHT ACTION.
Yoga Philosophy encourages us to take our practice off the mat, and one way to do that is to observe how our minds react in uncomfortable poses ON the mat.
When you’re in a class in a “least favorite” yoga pose, do you want to immediately come out of the pose? When you’re holding this uncomfortable shape in your body, are you also holding our breath?
Very often, the way we respond mentally and physiologically to discomfort ON the mat mirrors they way we respond to uncomfortable situations OFF the mat.
This is helpful to know because it gives us a way to work more deeply with our yoga practice.
It means that as you control and refine your response in your yoga class, you are creating a toolbox on which to draw during stressful situations in your life.
Yoga is one powerful tool to step out of the cycle of Karma by practicing being present in the moment.
Reiki is another tool that can help you stay present by helping your body fully relax. This Friday is the day of our monthly Reiki Circle, held at 6:30 pm at Jai Dee Massage & Yoga. This is a donation-based event, and I encourage everyone who is interested in releasing old patterns and old karma to join us.
Whether you make it out to your mat or to your meditation cushion this week, I know that your practice is making a difference!