The article reflects on the author’s personal experiences with yoga and family, particularly the influence of their grandmother, who provided valuable life lessons that resonate with yogic principles. It illustrates how the grandmother’s strength and peace came from enduring hardships rather than formal practices, emphasizing how simple acts of daily life embody the essence of yoga. The narrative intertwines physical yoga practices with emotional and spiritual connections, highlighting the importance of trust and guidance from both teachers and familial bonds in one's spiritual journey.
"My grandmother was my first yoga teacher. She never knew the first thing about yoga, although her life's story could place her among the great sages."
"Her practice wasn't on a mat or in meditation, but in raising chickens and tending gardens. Working as a welder during the war effort."
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