Re:Am I fooling myself?
Am I fooling myself?
I've only been doing some yoga-based sessions and learning about yoga for 3-4 months.

I feel like I'm already being transformed.

I feel healthier than I've been in years and years. In body, mind and spirit.

I feel that I'm already reaching some level of inner peace.

Yesterday, I mentioned the inner peace to someone and she basically told me that it's way too soon, I don't really even know what it is yet, and that I'm just pretending that I feel it.

Input welcome.
Posted On: 2008/09/20 13:02
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Re:Am I fooling myself?
DonnaOR wrote:
"I feel like I'm already being transformed...she basically told me that it's way too soon, I don't really even know what it is yet...Input welcome."

Do you trust her experience more than your own?
It seems that the only real difference between the two of you is one of degree and of personal perception.
Why would it not be o.k. to begin feeling transformed at your present stage?

Post edited by: Yoda, at: 2008/09/23 07:20
Posted On: 2008/09/23 07:19
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Re:Am I fooling myself?
Hi Donna,

There is no set time for feeling transformation and inner peace after taking up yoga. It can begin to happen after the first class, or like your friend it can take much much longer. But we can agree that yoga has the power to transform your life and to create inner peace, so it really depends on the individual person as to when these effects are felt.

Most importantly, listen to yourself and do what feels right for you on this new path of yoga.
Namaste,
Timothy
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Timothy Burgin
Founder and Executive Director
YogaBasics.com
Posted On: 2008/09/23 07:51
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Re:Am I fooling myself?
Thank you.
Posted On: 2008/09/23 18:26
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Re:Am I fooling myself?
I have only been practicing yoga for a few weeks. Already my life is better for it. I agree with the others...listen to yourself. No one knows you better.
Posted On: 2009/01/04 16:11
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Re:Am I fooling myself?
I started about 2 months ago and whoa! my entire life has become so much enjoyable!

Post edited by: yogitim, at: 2009/08/18 06:53
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