Most people probably don’t think practicing yoga can bring people together; however, yoga is a great way to unite people you love and care about through shared experiences.
Positively charge your energy with others
Practicing yoga asanas on your own is an essential part of one’s journey as it’s a deeply personal experience. Solitary practice allows you to fully immerse into your body and hold each pose as long as your body needs.
At the same time, doing asanas with others has its own merits. The energy in the room becomes positively charged and the common intention uplifts the space. This energy is a great way to revitalize and strengthen your own practice.
When your motivation wanes and it’s difficult to get on your yoga mat, try it with someone you care about. You’ll motivate each other and help each other feel good.
It doesn’t matter if you’re at different levels, being together allows you to exchange energies and bring you closer together. If you don’t have someone to practice with, find a group class to reap similar benefits.
A Moment of Bliss
You may have already experienced how great it feels to meditate for just a few minutes. If you haven’t felt this before, try it now for a few minutes. Sit straight but comfortably with your eyes closed, breathing at your normal pace. Relax the body and let your mind focus on the present moment, not thinking of the past or the future. Simply be.
Don’t you feel great? Just think how powerful it would be to meditate in a room filled with people you love. If they’re open to it, you can repeat a mantra, meditate for a few minutes or chant together. It’s an especially wonderful feeling to share this experience.
Yummy Ideas
Perhaps your loved ones are not keen on trying yoga asanas or meditation. A gentle way of sharing your yoga practice is by sharing a meal which is in line with yogic philosophy. While you’re at it, you might even engage your fellow diners in conversations about yoga philosophy.
You’d be hard pressed to think of someone who doesn’t take pleasure in a good conversation while enjoying a delicious meal. It’s also a great chance to spend quality time with someone you love over a romantic candlelight dinner or to gather a larger group of friends and family around a table. Share your thoughts, opinions, and cooking skills with some special people in your life.
For your friends and family who are meat eaters, this is an opportunity to gently introduce them to a tasty and nourishing yet vegetarian meal. Here you can spark interesting conversation which relates to yogic philosophy without them knowing it! Ask if they believe in past lives or if they’ve ever had an out of body experience. If you’re not afraid of controversy, try vegetarianism or deeper spiritual matters.
Don’t be afraid; trying new experiences in a group setting is a great way to bring people closer together. Sharing your yoga practice in different ways helps your loved ones to get to know you and understand you better.
Who knows, perhaps they may like it and will join you in your next asana practice, meditation session, or vegetarian meal. Sharing is an easy and selfless way to uplift your own practice.