17/08/2026
In the Yoga Sutras Patanjali talks about Abyhasa - slow and steady progress. So yes, doing a handstand is not the goal of Yoga, but being focused and hard working and disciplined is exactly what Yoga teaches... however...
Patanjali also suggests that we must balance our progress with Vairagya (non attachment/not letting our ego or our misperceptions/fears cloud our mind).
I really can hold myself to some crazy standards sometimes, expect so much of myself, and then not always speak kindly to myself.
I see this hyperfocus on perfection with people who practice Yoga with me too sometimes. So I pose the question: if we're trying, if progressing, maybe we're living our Yoga well and deserve our own kindness and care?
Soppy one for some Monday Motivation π©· looking forward to getting back on the mat with everyone in September π
Hx