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Never force yourself to do anything. If you want to do something you’ll do it no matter how difficult it is.
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Talking about difficulty, this is , also known as the Himalayan duck posture from the Intermediate Series of yoga.
Honestly, I really don’t know why people make such a big deal about this asan... oh never mind, I remembered.
It’s probably because this is THE hardest fu***ng pose that ever existed, or at least it's in the top 3 imo. You stop doing it for one day, and 80% of your progress is completely gone.
And when you’re supposed to lift, it’s almost like someone switched Earth’s gravitational field for that of a black hole. Seriously though, how can my hips get three times heavier in just a few breaths?...
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All joking aside, every time I do this asana it feels like it’s literally impossible. But like that phrase at the beginning, wether you’re working on balancing it, or getting into lotus, or controlling the descent, or doing that dreaded lift, it’s all about how much you want it.
Now, whenever I practice it, I shift my focus towards quieting the mind. And before I start, I embrace the challenge rather than hate it, because I know that it will make me grow and I’ll come out the other side feeling much better, regardless of the results.
I’m learning to love the process and appreciate what I’m experiencing at the moment.
It’s because of challenges like this that I’m shifting my attitude in and in life. Now I don’t care if something seems difficult or not.
If I really want it, I’ll do it. ॐ
07/01/2019
I’ve always been more of a on-the-mat kind of guy when it comes to my practice.
Doing any type of shenanigans either in nature or in some urban landscape is something that doesn’t come out of me very often, and when it does, it’s typically a or a seated lotus position lol.
Nevertheless, I do admire and feel inspired by those who can take the skills they have acquired and very nonchalantly make an awesome display of those abilities in public.
This however, was one of those shots that I just had to capture, and making it possible required the help of 3 people. Between Sofie, Anika and Christian they split the tasks of taking the photo, checking oncoming traffic and making sure the tram didn’t ran over my yogi ass.
And even though this is not the traditional display of asana inside of a shala, it definitely represents that spirit of union that is at the core of the values we try to share and spread as yoga practitioners.
This to me shows how sometimes you just can’t do everything on your own and that having the support of others is essential in life.
Thank you guys for making me look “cool”, for keeping me alive and for helping me create a memory that I will carry with me forever. Love you.
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Working on different variations of hip openers with an emphasis on breath awareness and controlled activation.
It’s great when you can create a peaceful atmosphere to even when you’re far from home.
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