Peak Focus: Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand)
Opening Remarks & Quote:
is about rising every time we do.” — Maya Angelou
Welcome, everyone. Today, our practice is centered around resilience—our ability to move through challenges with strength, adaptability, and trust.
Resilience isn’t about avoiding difficulty; it’s about how we respond to it. In yoga, we meet moments of challenge with breath, presence, and the willingness to try again. Whether it’s holding a pose a little longer, finding balance after falling, or approaching something new with courage, each step builds resilience from the inside out.
Our peak focus today is Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand)—a posture that requires both strength and surrender. It’s a beautiful reminder that resilience is about effort, but also about trust. We may fall, we may wobble, but we always have the choice to rise again.
Weaving Resilience into the Practice.
As we move today, notice where your mind goes when things become challenging. Does frustration arise? Doubt? Resistance? Instead of resisting discomfort, lean into it with curiosity.
• Resilience in the Body: Strength doesn’t mean force—it means meeting effort with awareness. Feel how the body supports you, even in moments of instability.
• Resilience in Breath: The breath is our anchor. When things feel shaky, return to steady, intentional breathing.
• Resilience in Mindset: If something feels out of reach, shift your focus from outcome to process. The practice isn’t about achieving perfection; it’s about cultivating patience and trust.
As we prepare for Pincha Mayurasana, embrace the journey rather than the result. Whether you lift one leg, use a wall for support, or simply work on strengthening your foundation, each attempt is a reflection of resilience.
During Final Savasana
Meditation: The Stillness Within Resilience
As we settle into stillness, bring awareness to your breath. Imagine yourself standing in a strong current of water. Instead of fighting against it, you allow yourself to flow, adapting without losing your strength.
Resilience isn’t about resisting change—it’s about trusting yourself to navigate it.
With each inhale, invite in courage.
With each exhale, release resistance.
Closing Quote & Namaste
“Like the lotus that rises from the mud, our struggles do not define us—they strengthen us.”
Resilience is not about never falling—it’s about learning to rise with grace, patience, and trust. Thank you for sharing this practice with me today.
Namaste.
Marda
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