Manda explores what deepening our yoga practice (or Sadhana) entails, reflecting on her own journey and seeking insight from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Definitions Deepen to become, or to cause something to become, stronger or more powerful to make something fuller or more complete Sadhana conscious spiritual practice The focus on the physical Yoga is an internal practice the rest is just a circus ~ Sri Pattabhi Jois As I began thinking about what deepening our Sadhana meant I reflected on my own journey over the last thirteen years and what might be
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Your pain, your illness, your present discomfort, is nothing to be ashamed of. It is not a sign of your failure, nor a punishment, nor a test, nor even ‘bad luck’…… It is neither meaningless nor the meaning of your life. But it does contain great intelligence, and healing power. If you know where, and how, to look. “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional” – Buddhist Proverb Experiencing pain in your body Let’s begin at the beginning. You are experiencing pain in your body. It is intense and uncomfortable. Perhaps you