Deepen your practice - day 1: balance

Deepen your practice.

Day 1: Balance

✨ DAY 1: Cultivating Steadiness and Ease ✨

Today’s Teaching:

Sthira Sukham Asanam - "The posture should be steady and comfortable" Patanjali's Yoga Sutra 2.46

This profound sutra teaches us that every posture—and by extension, every moment in life—should find the sweet spot between effort and ease. It's not about pushing harder or completely letting go, but rather discovering that magical middle ground where we are both strong and soft.

🧘‍♀️ On the Mat:

Join Erica for a mindful flow that explores the balance between effort and ease. Through thoughtfully sequenced postures, you'll discover:

  • Where you might be gripping too tightly

  • How to engage with strength while maintaining softness

  • The art of finding stability without strain

  • Moments to soften while staying present

Taking It Beyond the Mat:

This principle of sthira-sukham ripples into every aspect of life:

  • In Relationships: Finding the balance between giving and receiving

  • At Work: Balancing productivity with rest

  • In Communication: The dance between speaking and listening

  • In Self-Care: Harmonizing discipline with flexibility

  • In Daily Choices: Weighing structure with spontaneity

Today's Journal Prompts:

Take a few moments to reflect on:

  • Where in my life do I feel out of balance?

  • In what areas am I using too much effort?

  • Where could I invite more ease?

  • What would perfect equilibrium feel like in my daily life?

  • How can I bring more steadiness to areas that feel chaotic?

Your Daily Integration Practice:

As you move through your day, notice:

  1. Moments of tension—can you bring more ease?

  2. Moments of passivity—can you bring more steady presence?

  3. The balance between doing and being

  4. Opportunities to practice strength with softness

Words of Wisdom:

"Just as a tree needs both deep roots and flexible branches to thrive, we too need both steadiness and ease to grow. Today, we practice being both the roots and the branches."

Remember: This journey isn't about perfection—it's about practice. Each moment offers a new opportunity to find your balance between effort and ease.