Yoga Sutra 2:46 ~ Sthira Sukham Asanam: There is steadiness and comfort in asana.
When you're practicing yoga, know that your poses - your asanas - need both stability and flexibility. The Sanskrit word "sukham" translates not only to comfort, but to happiness and ease. Relax into the pose and be still ~ that is sacred practice.
Yoga Sutra 2:46 is a deep yet practical metaphor for life. If you're totally rigid, that is not asana. If you're totally flexible, that is not asana. For the balance and benefits of yoga in our lives, we need comfort, flexibility, happiness, AND stability, steadiness, firmness.
Start with the foundation and work your way up. If you can remain rooted you will find the ability to be flexible ~ and if you can remain flexible, you will find the strength to remain still.
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