I have been lurking in this forum for a couple of years and have not participated because the topics did not converge sufficently with my personal interests. In my experience, yoga has been more than adding a new routine to a fitness regime and that idea appears to be a subtext of this thread.
I have a friend who likes to describe the mind as a muscle: if you actively bring it into the realm of personal reflection (awareness) and control, it develops strength, flexibility, and resiliency. Mental fitness comes about in the same way as does physical fitness. That is, both disciplines involve developing personal discipline and knowledge about effective practices on every level of one's being.
This thread caught my attention because it appears to be moving toward a balanced discussion of mind and body rather than one with a singular focus on physical culture. Presently, I am pretty much overwhelmed with circumstances and do not have a lot of time; but I would like to join in your exchanges as I am able.
Waz
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