“Have no fear, don’t say ‘I’m sorry’ and explore the pain”. Those are some of the favorite sayings of our visiting Bikram Yoga teacher, Altin Duka. While our Bikram Hot Yoga studio owner, Cindy, travelled to a LuxYoga retreat, we were left with energetic and inspiring, Katie Munch and intuitive and uplifting Altin Duka. During the last ten days, the Bikram Hot Yoga Raleigh students have experienced their own advanced retreat due to the tremendous insight that Altin gave each of us. He takes the breath, postures and stamina beyond the level of everyday life as he weaves philosophical insight and personal corrections into the Bikram dialogue. I don’t know a single student that hasn’t been left with gems of awakening in his or her practice.
Altin’s visit, from the Washington, D.C. area, was finished off by a Synergy Yoga Workshop, on Saturday afternoon. Synergy yoga is a healing art that combines Thai massage, flying (acrobatic yoga) and partner stretching. It inspires trust, playfulness and communication. The practice of Synergy Yoga merges two or more forces, combining them to create something greater than the individual.
We started out, sitting knee to knee, in a closely held circle for grounding breaths, relaxing back massages and learning about what the next couple of hours held for us. Gradually, we performed various exercises designed to develop trust within the group. We found the center of balance within couples, went into back bends and held one another as we ‘flew’ over our partners. You have to see it to believe it! Check out the pictures on the Bikram Yoga Raleigh Facebook Page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bikram-Yoga-Raleigh/355436216277
Besides the delight in exploring new physical positions and savoring the strength in my body; my favorite part of the learning is the analogy to how we are all constantly using these interactive techniques throughout our relationships. We interact with family, friends, acquaintances and strangers in a flow that is determined by how much trust there is between individuals. The more you trust and allow yourself to be vulnerable; the more openness and possibility for growth and the unexpected to surprise us. What is the first relationship that pops into your mind? Think about how much is determined by the ‘play’ of control, attachment and anxiety. Now imagine the possibilities that exist when you are detached, loving, trusting, and giving.
Where can you surrender? How can you trust more?
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