Back bending exercise, August 2022
Before practicing Ashtanga Yoga this morning I scrolled through my Instagram stream. It usually motivates me to see all the yogis around the globe practicing asanas.
Many very advanced yogis appeared in my stream. We all tend to follow those who we consider better than us. Not so advanced yogis often don’t have a regular practice or give up. It makes not so much sense to follow them. I always learn about new asanas when I follow these advanced yogis. I see what is possible, perhaps also one day for me. A lot of asanas are still on my list that I want to master within my life frame. I’m learning a lot form all those who generously share their yoga stories.
Today I wondered how these yogis have the time to practice so much. What are they doing for a living? How much time do they spend to get so advanced? Or are they all talented? I don’t think so.
I practice yoga for decades. I need a few more decades to master all the asanas that I’d like to learn. I let myself surprise what is still possible.
Today I practice being content. I can still practice yoga. I see progress. I feel passion. I experience set backs, but I look at them as learning possibilities. I have highlights. Life feels good for me.
Tomorrow is a day off. The body needs it.