Bringing Yoga to Life - The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living
By Donna Farhi
Donna Farhi has been practicing yoga for over 35 years, teaching all over the world and has not only written many books but has also been an asana columnist for Yoga Journal and Yoga International.
Bringing Yoga to Life is divided into three parts gently helping to explain the importance of yoga and a daily practice on and off the mat. Donna writes that "the greater purpose of a formal yoga practice, however, is to apply the acute attentiveness we learn on the mat to all aspects of our everyday life so that this unitive awareness filters through our relationships, our work, and our play.
This book does not describe yoga poses and how to do them, but helps one explore their true motivation for practicing yoga. Donna explains "in finding this true motivation, you open the way toward clarifying your intention so that you can use the life you have been given joyfully and for the benefit of others. More important, you will be able to recognize if you are using your yoga practice to look at your life or escape from it."
I found this statement very profound because I know I have used my yoga practice both ways and just getting on the mat has been a struggle at times. Finding clear intention is the key.
But as Donna is able to write so eloquently that "the point of practicing asanas is to become sensitive, attuned, and adaptable." and not to just practice advanced poses, but advanced practice which brings us closer to recognizing our true self.
A great book to inspire one to continue on the yogic path. I hope you will find out for yourself too. :)
Here is a link to Donna's website and other books and information that might interest you.
http://www.donnafarhi.co.nz/wp/
Namaste.
Pamela Nelson
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