I noticed today how the memories of teachings linger on my practice, give me direction, and entice me to go further. In particular I noticed I got some very specific directions, given especially to me by three certified teachers, which is as close to the lineage and oral tradition as I get.
As it happens, these are also the teachings that stick with me, so here they are, with the teacher that channeled them.
1- Never settle. John Campbell, in the context of always trying to find the edge in the asana, never just letting it get to where it goes automatically.
2- Never compromise the breath. Paul Dallaghan, in the concept of the whole primary series. The breath gives the pace, the body follows it.
3- In order to change anything in the body the mind must be very quiet. Eddie Stern, as I mentioned how hard it is for me to drop back. He pointed out I was rushing through the series, which was truth, and alerted me to a whole new possibility of practice within the silence and deep concentration on what is actually happening, right here and now. Wonders have happened for me since implementing.
By the way, here is two more!
Very grateful
Enjoy.
Great advice from all three! I'm bookmarking this post for future inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOf course I want to write something naughty but I'll restrain myself cause this is your blog, not mine. :)
ReplyDeleteI'll settle for flip! I like to use a modified Nike slogan:
Just f-ing do it!
Hi Kaivalya, glad you liked it, I have them bookmarked in my mind too...
ReplyDeleteB, thank you for the restrain, and although I do not use curse words (if possible always avoid them) I actually love that slogan :-)
:)!
ReplyDelete"never settle" is so crucial. These asanas are infinite, and ever changing. Settling into the groove is too easy, and short-changes us. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeletej'adore our teacher.
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