Learn to Fall by Falling

It is one thing to say that falling is a good thing..... It is quite something else to actually experience the fall, and know that falling is a good thing. In my experience, no one, including myself, likes to fall. During yesterday morning's vinyasa class, I had the opportunity to fall... not once or twice, but three times!! Once from handstand, a second time from forearm balance and a third time from a flying bakasana. My mind immediately judged my fall...."you can't do handstand...", "what kind of teacher falls..." "your not strong enough...", but I honored the moment, took a deep breath in and tried again. Afterwards, I rested in childs pose and came back to my breath.

Honor your journey by honoring the moment. Fill your moment with clarity and courage. Learn to fall by falling and when you find yourself heading down towards your mat or the floor, let go and know that falling is a good thing.

Isauro