I have made the decision (not quickly or lightly) to start a fresh. Though I've been practicing yoga for over 10 years I want to start a new journey, as though I'm stepping on the mat for the first time. This is not to say that I'm going to disregard all the experiences I've had up to this point, no, in fact I intend to use my past experiences as a foundation for this new beginning.
I'll be honest with you, my yoga practice in these past few years has been undisciplined, sporadic and uninspiring. I thought I could use the excuse that I'm at University and that I simply don't have the time for anything let alone my yoga, but that is an out-and-out lie. I have a lot of time, in truth I probably have more time now then I've ever had, for both my academic studies as well as yogic studies but I simply don't use my time properly.
With the Celtic New Year (November 1st) I figured what better time to start a new way of living than now.
But how will I do it? Where on earth do I start?
Some time ago I bought Yoga and Kriya - A systematic course in the ancient tantric techniques by Swami Satyananda Saraswati. It is a HUGE book, I'm not kidding, with almost 1000 pages it gives a step-by-step guide to yoga and its miriad of practices. I bought this book as I thought it would be a tome of information that I could dip into when I needed (which it is and I have). For those who aren't familiar with Swami Satyananda Saraswati here is a link to give you some more information about him and Satyananda/ Bihar yoga.
I was introduced to the Bihar School of Yoga about 7 years ago and for me it is the only system of yoga that really embraces and openly teaches yoga in its absolute fullest form. Please don't get me wrong, I am by no means saying it is the best and all other forms of yoga are inferior, not at all, my background is in Iyengar Yoga and I have also had the pleasure to work with Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Kripalu Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, DruYoga and even Bikram Yoga. All I'm saying is, for me, Bihar yoga gives me all that I'm searching for in yoga. It just resonates with me.
Anyway, my hope is to begin the lessons of this book in the way they have been presented and to share the practices and my journey with you.
Together forever in love and light
Yogini Genie xxx
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