Metaphysical This
So, as we prepare to leave our yoga haven of nearly 2 weeks in Koh Phangan, Thailand, here is my current yoga state of mind, so to speak.
I like yoga, I really do. For me, it is a great way to get in tune with my body and work on the things that I need to work on. Yoga is an excellent guide at showing you which parts of the body are weaker or need to be stretched. And it is able to do that without overtaxing any part of the body. For that alone, I want to continue doing it for a long time.
Of course, there are parts that as of now I don’t get so much and that’s all of the “metaphysical” talk. I don’t really believe that there are things called chakras or that by somehow placing my hands in a certain position, I am awakening a secret energy within me. I’m too scientific to believe in them literally.
I do think, however, that they are great tools to get you thinking about your body and to get your body in the correct positions. Do I really feel energy shooting out of my fingers when I’m in a warrior position? No. But, thinking about it does make me stretch those arms a little bit more and get more out of the pose.
Maybe someday I’ll get into the metaphysical and spiritual side of things. But, for now, I’m content with just feeling the positive effects on my body.
Ok, it’s a little more than contentment.
It’s bliss.
- Kyle
