To Be Led

Yesterday I had an incredible yoga practice by myself. This morning I went to a yoga class. I've been thinking about the difference in the two practices and what I can learn from each.

My personal practice is beautiful. It fills my soul. Sometimes. Other times it makes me antsy and frustrated about where I am. But it always teaches me something. A downside to it, I suppose, are those times when I am not willing to go where I need to go to learn. When I'm the only one participating in my practice I might just go where's it easy and comfortable. Not all of the time but definitely sometimes. If it's a good, courageous day I go far beyond where I will go with anyone else. But if I'm feeling fearful I stay right in the center of that comfort zone. 

Now to a class. I sometimes have battles with ego in a class. Sometimes not. I often find myself analyzing how I would teach and say something or even how I would adjust another student. On the other hand, I sometimes find that I can go incredibly deep into a practice when I have a guide that I trust completely. I will do whatever they say and let myself be drawn to places I might not be willing to go alone. The practice is different from my personal one and thus teaches me different things. It can be uncomfortable but I go there anyway and find new places in myself to discover. 

So this morning I was led in a yoga class. I went new places and discovered new things. Yesterday I went so deep into my own practice that I can still feel it today. Both are good. Both are needful, in my opinion. I think you just need to let yourself be led by the proper Guide.
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