Moksha

Namaste bloggers!

The past two days I have felt my Self in an energetic chokehold of sorts, unable to pinpoint both the source of my perceived restraints and exactly what undigested energy needed to be addressed.  Being a libra, it is in my nature to adapt to the present circumstances and go from there.  So naturally, being unsure of how I need to adapt or approach a situation leaves me 99% of the time overanalyzing and in an inertia of sorts.  Unfortunately for me, most times the universe does not cater to me and I am left with uncertainty for longer than I would like (wouldn't that be cool if it did!).  It is during these times of uncertainty where I feel infinite gratitude for yoga.

Yoga is my release, my "moksha", from all the "mind-stuff" (Sutra I.II).  Whenever I am feeling cast adrift or in a chokehold, I step onto my mat.  Most times I just sit there, thinking of where to go from there, stuck in the same restraints.  It is that action to breath, come into table, or just start with suryanamaskara A until I can tap into my inner teacher and move forward.  Those practices are always the most beneficial because I am forced to leave my thoughts, ego and distractions behind and in some form or another move forward.  My mat is my magic carpet that takes me away from what I don't need and brings me to my destination, wherever/whatever that might me.  Yoga is my magic carpet!

Today's apex pose was camel, a heart and chest opener to release any guarded energy.  Practicing and teaching today gave me that much needed release and although I am still uncertain about how to adapt to particular life situations, I am reminded to let go of the expectations of myself and others and allow my light to shine and my inner peace to remain constant. 

Say this outloud (don't be shy!): I AM INFINITE! I AM LIGHT! I AM PEACE!
Now give yourself a hug! You are wonderful. 

In light and love, Ainsley