I can't...

If I had a nickel for every time I heard that in fourth grade...or in yoga! Actually I probably don't hear it as much as the phrase is actually thought. And I am guilty as well. As I said before, my practice is waning a bit and when I went to practice on Sunday, I know I was concerned that I might feel this way. And while I may have noticed a bit harder breathing, I found I still can.

Why do we say this to ourselves (or others)? Sure sometimes it may be physically true. But really, there are philosophers out there that think that isn't even true. I had a friend once tell me that the only reason we age and die is because we believe there is no other way. We "can't" keep it from happening.

As I learn more about the Anusara method, I find out more about what I can and cannot do. I also find more and more that truth is in our hearts. And that truth is our intrinsic goodness. That truth is our desire. Chit ananda or supreme consciousness. And the more we stop saying "can't" about this truth, goodness, desire, the closer we get to it.

So can you?

Kula

Well so my pledge to blog each week failed to take into account how busy I would be getting ready for and starting my first weeks of school this year. But I did make it through (with a lot of pranayama) and I'm finally back. While my normal practice fell behind a bit, I still practiced. I had to call on my breath a lot and I've already started practicing with my kids. I'm helping bring in the next yoga community, the next kula.

Speaking of kula, I did have the opportunity to enjoy free day of yoga today! I am so grateful to live in such a rich yoga community. I practiced partner yoga in the morning and some "house" yoga this afternoon. I enjoyed every minute of it.

Sometimes I think I can forget how important kula is, especially when I am working like crazy. I start to isolate a bit and forget how lucky we are to have this community. Yogis are everywhere in this city, welcoming us, teaching us, leading us and supporting us. I know when I have an injury, work stress, personal issues or successes, great joy, etc., my community is there.

This is one of the reasons I am drawn to Anusara. Kula is one of the key principles of the method. I hope to contribute as much to our community as I have received. Yes I have been busy but have not forgotten. And I am still teaching and serving even after a long day of serving the kiddos=) Thank you all for being part of this community! Namaste.