For Love and Yoga

My Yoga teacher was so kind to remind me that I carry the light of Yoga with me. This philosophy is a universal one as is "Do unto Others". The ribbons of universal truth are not exclusive to one religion, one culture, or one time. They are Universal Truths winding and threading their way through our existence. These philosophies are easy platforms to stand on, they are concepts that people can become very comfortable with and sometimes we use them as shields to protect ourselves from the hardships and hard people in our lives. But what does it mean to live these philosophies? How can I really carry the Light of Yoga with me wherever I go?

I grew up a very angry young girl. My family had troubles and some were severe and some were pretty minor. My parents had baggage like all parents and they did their best, or sometimes they didn't, I don't know. I do know I grew up feeling angry all the time. I was aggressive and at times violent; getting into fist fights with my sister and neighborhood kids. I was growing into an angry and confused woman.

A sana is the term for the individual poses in a yoga practice. Asana is a Sanscrit word that translates as stillness, seat, and can be translated as pose. Sanscrit is an ancient language used by the educated upper caste of Brahmins in India. Asana is usually the entry point of Yoga for many Westerners. We have an obsession with physical exertion as a goal. Most exercise routines demonstrate a clear distinction between our physical exertion and everything that is going on inside our bodies.