All of Yoga
Yoga is so much more than the physical practice. This podcast explores all of yoga; what meditation is and the benefits, the roots, history and philosophy of yoga, how simple concepts can help us live a more peaceful life, and how to approach the physical aspect of yoga in a safe and beneficial way. If you’re brand new to yoga and wondering what it’s all about, or you’re an experienced yogi looking to learn more about all of yoga - this podcast is for you.
All of Yoga
20. How to stop overthinking, according to yoga
How to stop overthinking, according to yoga.
There's a REALLY important concept to explain here, to show you how much emphasis yoga places on the activity of the mind, and that is that the Sanskrit word for thought is vritti, which also translates as - and this is really important - vortex, or whirlpool!
So now that there's some acknowledgement, about how powerful thoughts can be. : let's look at what yoga says about overthinking.
Firstly yoga asks us to be present. When you're thinking about your breath right now, it diverts your attention away from overthinking.
Secondly, physical yoga, is effectively a moving meditation and meditation is an incredibly powerful tool in being able to discern between helpful thoughts, like planning your day and hindering thoughts, like "I'm not good enough for this".
Remember - learning to meditate is a skill just like learning to cook or to play the piano - it takes time.
Be patient with yourself!
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