A Rusty Wheel and Discernment While Chanting: My Sixth Weekend of Yoga Teacher Training
Briefly

The article reflects on a yoga teacher training experience, emphasizing the concept of 'mudita,' or sympathetic joy for others. The author shares personal insights, acknowledging the joy they derive from participating in classes while recognizing their own physical limitations. The writing expresses a renewed focus on mindfulness practices like breathwork, the joy of community among other women, and personal authenticity in yoga practice. Emphasizing a shift from ego to personal joy, the piece offers a thoughtful exploration of yoga's impact on the author's life as training concludes.
I've written about my struggles maintaining a steady meditation practice in the past, and will probably write about it again.
The word 'mudita' translates to 'sympathetic joy,' aka the joy that we feel for others.
Even though I love yoga, there are parts of the practice that are just not right for me or my body, at least not now.
Read at Yoga Journal
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