Meeting Ama

Some aspects of yogic-thought consider knowledge as absolute. That is, knowledge can be gathered or remembered equally (through action or inaction).

The state of current practice largely represents an approach of physical acquisition. Instead of going beyond the body — inquiring about knowledge through invoking states of steadiness, lightness and well-being that is attained by physical manipulation — the emphasis has titled toward doing today what you could not do yesterday. Further, the performance process has become an indicator of success or worse, expertise.

Asana is important to master; however, the practiced positions are often cherry-picked on trends of interest (and limited ability in other dynamic movements or other practices of yoga) that support emphasis only on acquisition. Throughout scriptural history, extremely detailed practices (eg. śīrṣāsana, padmāsana*,* kāyamudrās, etc.,) have been illustrated as methods to not only position the body for success but to invoke consciousness within. In simple terminology, effort is matched with allowing.

Integration is a key component of connecting with the absolute. The prospect of yoga (as a state) is often discarded, while physical ability is overly linked to movement theories and physical energetic systems are scrapped for functional anatomy. Further, the need to improve physically has leaked into the already perfect energetic systems. So now, we feel something is blocked, not moving right, or needs to be fixed.

The classical practices have much to teach us; especially, in this curiously changing world. The practice is a gift, made up of the perfect and complete. When effort matches allowing, integration occurs at an astronomical level. As much as you move toward purpose, purpose will equally move toward you. This internal knowledge is not only practiced on the mat but experienced in life.

Inviting you to reclaim your access to your knowledge.