Finding Strength Within Surrender

"If you don't push yourself, how do you grow?"

I first practiced yoga for the physical workout. The more challenging the class, the better. This mindset changed however after I completed my Yoga Teacher Training with Frog Lotus Yoga International (FLY).

The FLY teaching manual included a list of words to avoid saying in class - push being one of them. At first it seemed silly that a single word could have such an impact on a student's experience, however, the more I taught, the more I realized how wrong I was.

Just as I once did myself, I witness students push themselves to do more, to keep moving, even though they clearly need to rest. One class, without thinking about it, I blurted: 'Yoga is not about pushing yourself. Yoga is about exploring your Self.'

Discovering Your Edge

A student's edge varies every practice depending on what they bring with them onto the mat: their experiences, emotions, mindset, physical strains, etc. This edge is not always connected to the body and may simply be releasing or acknowledging certain thoughts.

Every practice, remain open to possibility and embrace whatever you discover on your mat - physically, mentally and emotionally.

Just as without darkness, there would be no light, there is no strength without surrender.

Find a balance between challenging yourself and being gentle with your Self and you will absolutely grow in your practice - and will continue to do so as you leave the mat.

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