by Basu Rhonda
For many, yoga is seen as a
mostly physical practice of
weird looking and seemingly
impossible poses to get into
and out of. The truth is, yoga
that, but yet so much more.
Yoga is a journey of selfdiscovery.
It is not and
should never be approached
as only an obligation or chore
just to keep the physical
body fit and in shape. This
type of approach will likely
yield only limited results.
In the Thef Neteru Sema Paut
System, a system of Kemetic
Yoga, one is taught to move
through creation and all of
its phases, to move from the
lower self to the higher self,
and ultimately, to appreciate
the cycle of life, death and
re-birth. Yoga takes you on
a journey of enlightenment.
There are a myriad of
benefits gained by engaging
in a regular yoga practice.
It is a journey, a practice that
starts on the mat, but the
principles of which should
continue into your everyday
life, even after the mat is
rolled up and put away until
the next time.
For Kemetic Yoga Basu
(Instructor) Rhonda Wright,
‘Yoga In Motion; Take if off
the mat!’ is her yoga mantra.
Always encouraging and
reminding students and
practitioners, that when
one has the need, moving
into a yoga posture at any
time, anywhere is easy and
sometimes necessary to do.
There is also a mindfulness
to never ‘leave behind’
The Breath, which is the
foundation of your yoga
practice. As yoga Instructor,
Mycal Bryan always reminds
us always, ‘Your breath is not
an accessory to your yoga
practice, your breath IS your
yoga practice!”
So whether you currently
practice
yoga,
or
are
considering taking it up, here
are 3 simple principles that
you should take from your
yoga practice and how you
can incorporate them into
your daily life:
1. Anchor Down
Ground yourself through
your feet by flexing the
heals, lifting the knees, and
strengthening the thighs to
feel balanced at your root.
That stability can be applied
to
every
uncomfortable
situation,
because
this
journey isn’t about finding a
permanent way to avoid life’s
hurdles; it’s about figuring
out how to go through them
without breaking.
2. Sink into Your Foundation
Once you feel steady, hold
it and breathe. Think about
full, rounded breaths. Try four
inhales and four exhales to
slow everything down. Let the
awareness of your breath keep
you feeling full and strong
so that you’re empowered
to step outside your comfort
zone, attempt new levels in
poses, and be fearless in life.
3. Accept your situation
Some poses are less
comfortable than others
depending
on
which
muscles you hold stress
in the most. Yoga is about
being able to recognize
where
you
are
and
remaining
flexible
with
yourself. Be compassionate
with your body; every day is
different. Try to change the
inner dialogue from fear of
failure and limiting beliefs
to positive self-talk about
being proud of who and
where you are.
Resource:
MindBodyGreen:Stefani
Beckerman