Yogic breath practices and the practice of pratyahara

Greetings Yogis and Yoginis,

This week in class we are considering Yogic breath practices and the practice of pratyahara.

Give a little love to a child, and you get a great deal back.

-John Ruskin

Those who have children can become masters of patience, endurance, and steadfastness, because children will test you at every turn. Little ones are ruthless observers. When I see a five-year-old watching me, I feel as though Sherlock Holmes is on my track. I can almost hear him saying, "Elementary, my dear Watson. I can see the inconsistency between his word and deed quite clearly." The way to make our children patient and loving is to be that way ourselves. When we are upset or agitated, the mantram can come to our rescue. By continually calling on the source of strength within us, we can make our lives an inspiring example to our children.

Words to Live By: Inspiration for Every Day – Eknath Easwaran

The homework is to draw upon your Yogic breath practices and the practice of pratyahara - the withdrawal or refinement of the senses - to help you cultivate patience with everyone in your life.

Blessings,

paul cheek
Rushing Water Yoga
417 NE Birch St., Camas, WA 98607
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Serving Yoga to Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver Washington since 2003