"Courage has many faces. The most visible face of courage, and the one that we tend to value most, is the kind found in front-page headlines or on the big screen. Heroes have it, warriors have it. survivors have it. It is a quality we all aspire to in varying degrees, yet those of us who work and live "normal" lives often feel there is little opportunity to exercise our personal courage."
"However, we often discount the significance of the many little things that require trust, faith, and bravery. Learning to recognize these small opportunities is a valuable skill for times when a big crisis shakes us from our routine. When we practice hatha yoga, we initiate a process that is, by its very nature, progressive. We start with little things, and with practice we build our stamina, strength, and courage."
Courage has many faces; public heroism is the most visible and valued, yet people living ordinary lives often feel few opportunities to exercise personal courage. Many small actions require trust, faith, and bravery, and recognizing these opportunities builds readiness for major crises. Hatha yoga operates progressively, beginning with small steps that, through practice, develop stamina, strength, and courage. Yoga practice creates seeds for transformation and can break ingrained physical and emotional reaction patterns. The quality of practice shows in how one responds creatively and positively to everyday stresses. Even beginner poses like Lolasana demand literal courage to lift oneself off the floor.
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