Focus Friday: Move Freely

Shiva Rea: The Power of Rhythm from Prana Living on Vimeo.

Focus Friday: how can you deepen your yoga practice this week?

It's been a while since I posted in this series. I'm approaching it a little differently now, more freely, much in the way my approach to yoga has changed. Lately I've been allowing myself to follow my natural rhythms and move in the way I need to move, in the moment. Instead of applying a stringent formula to how I practice, I invite the postures I most need and sometimes I take a night off.

This video struck me, especially the question: what moves you?

Photo via Prana.

Shiva Rea has always been an interesting yoga figure to me. She seems to approach the mat more openly than many teachers, and the way she incorporates dance into her practice is inspiring.

Shiva always seems so elated when she teaches -- it's as if she's right where she's meant to be, don't you think?

This makes sense when you take a look at her description of finding flow in yoga. As she says, "Vinyasa is a natural sequence unfolding with creative intelligence - a conscious evolution connecting each moment with unifying breath." She is willing to move with the moment, to let it unfold organically, unrestrained.

Today's focus: freedom. How do you need to move today? Let your body find its natural rhythm. Be willing to ask: what moves you? Then let the answer guide your practice.

Namaste.