Long before I knew that Judith Hanson Lasater was one of the founders of Yoga Journal, I was a fan. It was her wisdom-packed book -- Living Your Yoga -- that got me. I've been a fan ever since. Just last month, Lasater was interviewed in Yoga Journal and offered up some words about yoga and the practice of yoga that lit me up and I wanted to share:
"Follow your nature. The practice is really about uncovering your own pose; we have great respect for our teachers, but unless we can uncover our own pose in the moment, it's not practice -- it's mimicry. Rest deeply in Savasana every day. Always enter that pratyahara (withdrawn state) every day. And just enjoy yourself. For many years I mistook discipline as ambition. Now I believe it to be more about consistency. Do get on the mat. Practice and life are not that different."
I think it's helpful to remember these words and especially helpful around this time of year when things can get hectic. I'm heading off for a savasana rest right now. I'll be back tomorrow with the 2008 gift guide. Until then, take Lasater's advice and enjoy yourself!
Namaste!
"Follow your nature. The practice is really about uncovering your own pose; we have great respect for our teachers, but unless we can uncover our own pose in the moment, it's not practice -- it's mimicry. Rest deeply in Savasana every day. Always enter that pratyahara (withdrawn state) every day. And just enjoy yourself. For many years I mistook discipline as ambition. Now I believe it to be more about consistency. Do get on the mat. Practice and life are not that different."
I think it's helpful to remember these words and especially helpful around this time of year when things can get hectic. I'm heading off for a savasana rest right now. I'll be back tomorrow with the 2008 gift guide. Until then, take Lasater's advice and enjoy yourself!
Namaste!
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Hi Eva! Thanks for your comment. I'm so glad that your day was brightened!
Posted by: Diane Cesa | December 05, 2008 at 06:15 PM
Linda somehow I'm not surprised -- we're on the same wavelength!!!! Very cool!
Posted by: Diane Cesa | December 05, 2008 at 06:14 PM
I like that quote a lot. I am find that I am constantly finding little nuggets like that in my practice. It just brightens my day to find them! :)
Posted by: Eva | December 04, 2008 at 09:00 PM
great minds think alike....I blogged about her quote here:
http://lindasyoga.blogspot.com/2008/10/mile-wide-and-inch-deep.html
Posted by: Linda | December 04, 2008 at 06:40 PM