Beginner’s mind
“ON THE WAY TOWARDS THE TRUE SELF “
Yoga and meditation are very powerful tools for managing emotions and feelings, helping us develop awareness, relaxation and emotional balance.
During a yoga retreat, something surprising always happens. We are pushed to be more sincere, we tend to set aside roles and behavioral habits that are not directly connected to our soul, and we feel supported by the practice.
During these four days in Abruzzo, I immediately sensed that every participant in the group—there were nine of us in total—was there searching for themselves, immersed in an experience of complete and profound transformation, thanks also to the closeness to nature and the historical and archaeological sites that served as a backdrop.
In fact, as we entered into a relationship, we had the impression that something significant and important was waiting for us, that it was within reach.
Spring is certainly a time of great change and openness for everyone, but more than ever I had the impression that the moment of truth had come for each of us.
Personally, and for the first time in my life, I was facing a serious health problem. I asked myself several times: would I be able to face the retreat and support them in the best possible way? In the end, I told myself that this opportunity was the first real challenge, despite having managed several over the course of more than ten years.
During vinyasa yoga classes, during treks, and especially during meditations, I felt such intensity, unity of purpose, and motivation. Hearts opened, probably for the first time, sometimes to the point of tears.
Each of us was finally together, we were protecting each other!
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