Anecdotary from My Yoga Practice at SAMADHI YOGA

*Rishabhanatha sitting in two stages of meditation, cca. 1680. San Diego Museum of Art*

Journal of an Immersive Week: One Yoga Class a Day.

It has been over six months since I relocated to the vibrant state of Colorado, United States. I am a new character in this land, navigating through a sea of constant learning and change. My human brain feels weary, unsure of how to find comfort amidst the discomfort. Yet, together, we have begun to learn, naturally uncovering a conscious organization to resume that internal dialogue. I have come to understand that all will be well as long as we live from the heart and trust in what many call destiny. Personally, I see it as self-discovery and the path towards expressing oneself in the surrounding world.

Continuing my yoga practice in Colorado has been instrumental in navigating these processes with greater understanding. In these spaces, I can quiet my mind and observe where I stand now and where I wish to tread next. Pausing and contemplating these processes undoubtedly lead me to appreciate each step forward, even when I feel momentarily stuck. I believe that consciously taking a breath grounds us in the present, allowing us to simply express gratitude.

Since my arrival in Colorado, I have been exploring different venues dedicated to the practice of yoga, searching for the one that resonates with me most to continue my journey. I discovered Samadhi Yoga towards the end of last year, shortly after my move, and honestly, it was the first place that caught my attention. Although I had only been there a couple of times, I had not yet had the opportunity to spend an entire week there to form a more informed opinion about my experience. So, after practicing in other spaces, I returned to Samadhi to indulge in a full week. I want to share with all of you my collection of thoughts from each class. I believe that this valuable information may resonate with you if the need arises.

Conversations with Myself: Anecdotes from My Yoga Practices

Samadhi Yoga / Monday, June 5, 2023

(Flow and Restore)

I believe the grand demonstration of breath in nature lies within the ocean’s waves. Observe how they gracefully complete their rhythmic cycle, never ceasing. It is through this perpetual motion that existence finds definition. Yet, as human beings, we often deny ourselves the embrace of conscious breath, overlooking its profound ability to instantly transport us to the present moment.

Gratitude for what we possess here and now guides us through a portal that opens the doors to tomorrow’s desires. By expressing gratitude for what has already been granted and consciously recognizing the processes and lessons they contain, we prepare ourselves for the ongoing exploration of the future we yearn to unfold.

Let us remember the importance of offering love and kindness to others, regardless of whether they deserve it or not. It is an offering that arises from our own essence, as we strive to vibrate in the harmonious frequency of love. Therefore, we can only offer others what we ourselves embody. Such gestures hold significant weight in the tapestry of our existence.

Living from the version of who we are today and embracing each transition and iteration of our journey holds paramount significance. By acknowledging these metamorphoses within ourselves, we engage in a dialogue with our minds, freeing ourselves from the entanglement of repetitive patterns.

Breathe, trust and release

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Yoga candlelight

During this class, I lost focus. At times, I found myself getting up and seeking solace in the sanctuary of the bathroom. Restless thoughts would overflow my mind, almost out of control. As I stared at my reflection in the mirror, I would whisper words of calm, urging me to return to class. I tried to forcefully adopt the graceful postures that others held naturally, but my body resisted. I realized that to align myself perfectly with those postures, I had to embrace the entire process leading up to them, allowing their sensations to permeate my being. This realization illuminated the indispensability of processes in all the enterprises we undertake in this life. They grant us agency, allow us to be the protagonists of our own existence, deserving of our accomplishments and ready to leap into the next phase of our journey. In that moment, silence enveloped my mind and I breathed, affirming to myself, «I am enough.»

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Hatha Yoga

Universe, I trust my faith in you. There are many aspects when it comes to freeing my form and expression in this world, some within my control and some beyond my reach. In the collective power of thought and creation, I wholeheartedly trust you, dear Universe, to be my faithful companion. You know what is best for me at any given moment, the processes I need to learn and the creations you believe I am ready to experience. Therefore, I give you my absolute trust in that stretch of my journey where I have no control, and I express to you in advance my gratitude for your unwavering guidance.

What is sacred remains secret. There are certain events in our lives that deserve to be preserved within the privacy of our souls and hearts, protected by the illuminated spaces of our minds, like cherished photographs hidden in the secret corners of a room.

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Vin Yin

All is well, and all will be well, even in the moments when the puzzle of understanding falls apart, disassembled and disorganized. All will be well because everything happens for a reason, connecting the remaining pieces at the appointed time, completing the whole. It may fall apart again as we embark on new journeys of experiential learning, but it will always come back together with those new updates. Change is one of life’s constants, and being aware of them prepares us for triumph in the conquest of ourselves and for the death of the vehicle that allowed us to have this grateful life.