Yoga is about becoming enlightened to the reality of YOU

​Yoga in its most traditional fullest sense is a system of self-realisation. / enlightenment; becoming enlightened to the reality of who and what you truly are.

We often identify with what is constantly changing—our thoughts, emotions, roles, and experiences. Yogas limbs /practices ( meditation, breath work, poses etc) challenge this by creating space to recognise that you are not these shifting states, but the awareness behind them. The unchanging self.  It’s named differently by scientists and various spiritual practices. In some ways it’s indescribable. 

The physical practice—the asanas—supports this process by allow us to better observe and  understand our physical selves / uniqueness. 

Asanas are not about achieving or replicating perfect shapes, but about deepening awareness of your physical and psychological self. Through them, you explore your unique body—its strengths, limitations, and patterns—& how to use variations and props to improve the structure in order ti improve physical, physiological and mental performance. 

This awareness empowers you to work with your body, rather than forcing it to imitate another. Because every body is different, every practice should be too.

Yoga is not about imitation—it is about realisation and celebration of your uniqueness. 

Yoga is about evolving in all ways. 

We evolve and grow through learning and deep learning most often begins with facing a struggle, a challenge, an effort.  

What follows is what BKS Iyengar described as “effortless effort” the bliss state.