11/01/2025
Dear yogis,
As we step into the colder months and busy holiday season,I encourage you to practice yoga regularly. In the Yoga Sutras it states that progress in all forms of yoga is directly related to how persistent and regular one practices. Asana, the practice of the physical poses, is no exception. To obtain the most benefit, we should practice some sort of yoga every day. Beginners should develop a daily practice from the start. Like brushing teeth, bathing, or a good night’s sleep, asana practice should become part of one’s daily routine. The effect of regular practice on the physical body can readily be seen. The effects on the spirit and mind can be readily felt.
With regularity, you will begin to develop a relationship to the practice. Just like in any relationship, you’ll find that there are highs and lows. You will experience moments of great commitment and passion and also inevitable moments of distraction, boredom or disconnect. With regular practice, all of these experiences become part of a continuum and pieces of a bigger whole. This wider perspective brings a less attached approach to asana and life. The result is a sense of balance, presence and joy.
As you practice, consider asana as a question we ask ourselves, not a pre-determined answer to try to fit ourselves into. Each pose is a metaphor for being present in the moment.
Looking forward to seeing you at the studio soon.
X, lesley
