Just Think Of It

The dialogue used in a Bikram Yoga class covers just about every single body part.

Arms, legs, toes, tongue, hair, spine…almost everything.

(I say “almost” because of the unmentioned unmentionables. However, one could argue “nothing loose, nothing hanging” covers it.) But I digress. #ohnoyoudidnt

For 90 minutes, we are developing body awareness. Concentrating on all of the parts. Understanding how they work. Feeling how they feel. Seeing what they can do.

The seemingly simple act of just Thinking about things can create shifts.

Just be certain you are Thinking the right thoughts.

So Think of your hands.

Think of your feet.

Think of your face.

Just Think of it.

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Posture Tip – Triangle

In the setup, just before you move your both arms, is this instruction…

“Hips forward, arms back, body back…open your chest”

Do your posture first side, then, when you come up and stop in the middle, keep your arms there.

Back.

Arms back, open your chest.

Let It Rage

The greatest benefits of Bikram Yoga happen when we are outside of our comfort zone, holding the posture in stillness, and breathing normal.

Being under control inside, regardless of the outside.

The greatest storm could be raging on the surface of the ocean, but in the depths below it remains calm.

The wind and waves will most certainly stir some things up down there, but only enough to create the subtle shifts of growth.

If we can be comfortable when it’s uncomfortable, we can have a better life. 

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Posture Tip-Triangle 
You’re trying to touch the ceiling.

Here’s a quick test:

• Lift your right arm up over your head.
• Stretch it up as much as you can.
• Now stretch a little more.

What’s up with that?

Stretch up. Touch the ceiling.