Rodney Yee said there is no perfect posture and that the only perfect posture is moving posture. He says the body wants to move and is meant to move, and that is what keeps us healthy. Without doubt, this kind of outlook is reassuring. If perfection is moving posture, our journey will always continue. If we are always moving, there is never a final destination. Yoga richly rewards us with mental, spiritual, and physical insights as we move through our practice. It is through movement that we know we are alive and keep living. Yoga affirms life in every nerve of our body and mind. We do not want to feel like a non-living rock in the forest! The perfect posture for a rock is a stationary posture. That is the nature of a rock. But, we are not rocks and that is why sitting at a desk in an office for several hours not moving makes us tired, lethargic, and irritable. It just doesn't feel good - or natural! We need to move our arms and get up and stretch. So, break up your work day with frequent stretches, and even try standing sometimes while you work! Take a quick walk around at lunchtime if you can! Affirm this with a daily yoga practice - a time in which you can celebrate your movement to its fullest - and the wonder of life's energy flowing within you - Namaste!
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